Counsel #6 — Preparing To Stand
Picture: Counsel #6 — Preparing To StandCFL 40.1
Relying on Jesus’ strength, we should watch, work, and pray every day as though it were our last. As we improve our talents through education and experience, we are better prepared to bless and benefit humanity.CFL 40.2
“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.” Titus 2:11-13 NKJVCFL 40.3
“Those who endeavor to obey all the commandments of God will be opposed and derided. They can stand only in God. In order to endure the trial before them, they must understand the will of God as revealed in His word; they can honor Him only as they have a right conception of His character, government, and purposes, and act in accordance with them. None but those who have fortified the mind with the truths of the Bible will stand through the last great conflict.” Ellen White in The Great Controversy, pp. 593, 594CFL 40.4
Reflect: What do Jesus’ words, “Occupy till I come” (Luke 19:13) mean to you?CFL 40.5
