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Pray you have had a lovely break! plenty a memory made with family & friends 💞 Continuing again in our reading of: the Desire of Ages; we shall read the following chapter.. 28. Levi-Matthew 📖 http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-28.htm May your time in these inspired writings be truly rich 💎 And that there will be a plentiful of sharing to be had Happy reading! My fave quote from the twenty-eighth chapter: Levi-Matthew.. 📚 The true fast is no mere formal service. The Scripture describes the fast that God has chosen,—“to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke;” to “draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul.” Isaiah 58:6, 10. Here is set forth the very spirit and character of the work of Christ. His whole life was a sacrifice of Himself for the saving of the world. Whether fasting in the wilderness of temptation or eating with the publicans at Matthew’s feast, He was giving His life for the redemption of the lost. Not in idle mourning, in mere bodily humiliation and multitudinous sacrifices, is the true spirit of devotion manifested, but it is shown in the surrender of self in willing service to God and man. DA 278.2 Amen❣ This week’s chapter is ripe with awesome truths! 🍇 Blessings, Lani. Look forward to hearing your favourite quotes!
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Lani Sret
7/2/2018 11:49:35 am
When the rabbis learned of the presence of Jesus at Matthew’s feast, they seized the opportunity of accusing Him. But they chose to work through the disciples. By arousing their prejudices they hoped to alienate them from their Master. It was their policy to accuse Christ to the disciples, and the disciples to Christ, aiming their arrows where they would be most likely to wound. This is the way in which Satan has worked ever since the disaffection in heaven; and all who try to cause discord and alienation are actuated by his spirit. DA 275.1
Oasis
7/2/2018 11:52:55 am
Sobering passage.
Ann
7/2/2018 11:54:55 am
How true is that Amen
Lani Sret
7/2/2018 12:00:29 pm
After three days’ journey open complaints were heard. These originated with the mixed multitude, many of whom were not fully united with Israel, and were continually watching for some cause of censure. The complainers were not pleased with the direction of the march, and they were continually finding fault with the way in which Moses was leading them, though they well knew that he, as well as they, was following the guiding cloud. Dissatisfaction is contagious, and it soon spread in the encampment. PP 377.3
Lani Sret
7/2/2018 12:02:44 pm
☝ ..sound familar? 🤔
Ann
7/2/2018 12:04:51 pm
Certainly does🙄
Liz
7/2/2018 12:08:14 pm
The quote-the serpent still uses his clever tactics but we have peace because we know he is behind them, and most importantly because Christ gives us peace and assurance that He is watching too!
Lani Sret
7/2/2018 12:11:01 pm
A legal religion can never lead souls to Christ; for it is a loveless, Christless religion. Fasting or prayer that is actuated by a self-justifying spirit is an abomination in the sight of God. The solemn assembly for worship, the round of religious ceremonies, the external humiliation, the imposing sacrifice, proclaim that the doer of these things regards himself as righteous, and as entitled to heaven; but it is all a deception. Our own works can never purchase salvation. DA 280.2
Lani Sret
7/2/2018 12:12:50 pm
Faith and love are the gold tried in the fire. But with many the gold has become dim, and the rich treasure has been lost. The righteousness of Christ is to them as a robe unworn, a fountain untouched. To them it is said, “I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.” Revelation 2:4, 5. DA 280.3
Lani Sret
7/2/2018 12:14:32 pm
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise.” Psalm 51:17. Man must be emptied of self before he can be, in the fullest sense, a believer in Jesus. When self is renounced, then the Lord can make man a new creature. New bottles can contain the new wine. The love of Christ will animate the believer with new life. In him who looks unto the Author and Finisher of our faith the character of Christ will be manifest. DA 280.4
George
7/2/2018 12:18:13 pm
Like the publican who in repentance could not look up and prayed Lord forgive me for i am a sinner, but the pharisee who said thanks Lord I'm not like this sinner thinking he was justified But Jesus said the publican went home justified! Glory to Christ Jesus amen
Lani Sret
7/2/2018 12:19:51 pm
Amen indeed 🙏
Lani Sret
7/2/2018 12:22:35 pm
Faith is the condition upon which God has seen fit to promise pardon to sinners; not that there is any virtue in faith whereby salvation is merited, but because faith can lay hold of the merits of Christ, the remedy provided for sin. Faith can present Christ’s perfect obedience instead of the sinner’s transgression and defection. When the sinner believes that Christ is his personal Saviour, then according to His unfailing promises, God pardons his sin and justifies him freely. The repentant soul realizes that his justification comes because Christ, as his Substitute and Surety, has died for him, is his atonement and righteousness. FW 100.3
George
7/2/2018 12:25:06 pm
Amen praise Glory to God
Lani Sret
7/2/2018 12:26:46 pm
Amen Amen! 😆
Liz
7/2/2018 12:31:47 pm
These are the highlights in this chapter I found very meaningful: Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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the Desire of AgesAfter the Bible, this book has been the most important book to getting close to Christ. You will absolutely get chills reading this book on the life of Christ, and you WILL have a deeper relationship with our Saviour! book nook
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