To Be Like Jesus - Contents
- Foreword
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January—Communing With God
- Jesus, Our Pattern, Depended on Prayer, January 1
- Christ's Example Gives Power to Resist Temptation, January 2
- Approaching God With Reverence, January 3
- Pray for Daily Bread, January 4
- Have a Forgiving Spirit, January 5
- Have a Heart Filled With Gratitude, January 6
- Pray in Jesus’ Name, January 7
- Our Prayers Will Be Answered, January 8
- Not Only Pray, but Ask and Work! January 9
- Pray in Submission to God's Will, January 10
- To Avoid Darkness, Stay Close to God, January 11
- Pray to Reflect Christ's Unfathomable Love, January 12
- Gain Spiritual Strength Through Prayer, January 13
- Plead for Wisdom and Power, January 14
- Pray Silently, Continually, January 15
- Take Your Children to Jesus in Prayer, January 16
- A Prayer That Includes Us, January 17
- In Sincere Pursuit of Truth We Commune With God, January 18
- Prayer Closely Related to Reformation, January 19
- Prayers Enlist the Help of Angels, January 20
- By Prayer, Prepare for Convocations, January 21
- Look to Jesus in Prayer, January 22
- Prayers of a Godly Woman Answered, January 23
- What It Means to Pray in Christ's Name, January 24
- Spiritual Growth Through Prayer, January 25
- Walking With God Through Prayer, January 26
- Prayer an Effective Weapon Against Satan, January 27
- Transformed by Communion With God, January 28
- Pray Earnestly for Christian Character, January 29
- Pray in Humbleness of Heart, January 30
- Prayer Helps Guide to Truth, January 31
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February—The Blessings of Obedience
- Obey God, Just as Jesus Did, February 1
- Everything Lost by Disobedience, February 2
- The Promise of Redemption, February 3
- God's Word the Supreme Authority, February 4
- Jesus Showed That We Can Obey, February 5
- Obey From Principle, February 6
- Israel Pledges to Obey God's Commandments, February 7
- Christ's Perfect Obedience Can Be Ours, February 8
- Obedience Through Grace, February 9
- Christ, the Model of True Obedience, February 10
- Happiness Guarded by God's Law, February 11
- Obedience to Be Rewarded, February 12
- Commandment-keeping Families Glorify Christ, February 13
- Obedience Brings Peace and Happiness, February 14
- Joy in Loving Obedience, February 15
- Jesus Gives Power to Obey, February 16
- Abraham's Great Example of Obedience, February 17
- God's Law Important for All Time, February 18
- Disobedience Indicates Rebellion, February 19
- Obedience Results in Happiness, February 20
- Even Nature Obeys Divine Commands, February 21
- Obey God, the Supreme Authority, February 22
- Make Obedience Attractive, February 23
- God's Law Is Perfect, February 24
- Jesus, the Perfect Pattern of Obedience, February 25
- Our Obedience Enables God to Fulfill Promises, February 26
- Obedience Has Immediate and Eternal Rewards, February 27
- Genuine Sanctification Involves Obedience, February 28
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March—Investing Time and Other Talents
- Time to Study Revelation, March 1
- Depend on Our Divine Advocate, March 2
- A Message for Our Time, March 3
- Work Faithfully, Using Time Wisely, March 4
- Submit to God's Training Process, March 5
- Improving Opportunities for Service, March 6
- Regularity and Promptness Are Religious Duties, March 7
- Every Hour Is Valuable, March 8
- Buried Talents Should Be Used, March 9
- How to “Redeem” Time, March 10
- Use Even One Talent Wisely, March 11
- Use Abilities and Means for God's Glory, March 12
- A Time for Vigilant Work, March 13
- Both Money and Active Service Needed, March 14
- Work for Low Wages Rather Than Be Idle, March 15
- Every Spiritual Gift Is Important, March 16
- Be Satisfied With Humble Work, March 17
- Every Person Has a Gift and Is Accountable, March 18
- Small Talents Have Value and Can Increase, March 19
- Work Faithfully Where You Are, March 20
- Working With Jesus to Save the Lost, March 21
- One Talent, Used Faithfully, Will Gain Other Talents, March 22
- Faithful Users of Talents Will Hear “Well Done,” March 23
- Use Well the Talent of Speech, March 24
- Reveal Jesus’ Love Through Speech, March 25
- Use Responsibly the Gifts of Speech and Influence, March 26
- Speak Winsomely of the Savior, March 27
- Influence—A Power for Good or Evil, March 28
- God's Grace Essential to Right Use of Influence, March 29
- Our Service Should Meet Heaven's Approval, March 30
- Using God's Gifts as He Wills, March 31
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April—Exploring God's Word
- No True Wisdom Apart From God, April 1
- The Rewards of Bible Study, April 2
- The Spirit Must Illuminate the Word, April 3
- Seek God for Wisdom, April 4
- Reach for the Highest Standard of Personhood, April 5
- Prepare Now for Immortal Life, April 6
- To Grow, Study the Word, April 7
- Learn the Truth, Then Live It, April 8
- To Find the Word Interesting, Receive the Spirit, April 9
- Treasures of Truth Are for Those Who Dig, April 10
- Ever Search for More Light, April 11
- Examine Diligently Every Belief, April 12
- Bible Study Strengthens the Intellect, April 13
- Search the Word Objectively and Personally, April 14
- Preparing for Trying Times, April 15
- Do Not Merely Read the Scriptures, but Search, April 16
- Hear Christ's Voice Through the Word, April 17
- Earnest Study Produces True Conversion, April 18
- God's Word the Standard of Judgment, April 19
- Scripture's Grand Themes Expand the Mind, April 20
- Exciting Experiences Await Bible Students, April 21
- The Holy Spirit Illuminates the Word, April 22
- Accept the Bible as the Foundation of All Faith, April 23
- Have Fellowship With Jesus Through the Word, April 24
- Enjoy the Rich Banquet Found in the Word, April 25
- True Higher Education Found in the Word of God, April 26
- To Understand God's Word Better, Be Obedient, April 27
- The Bible Reveals the Way to Christ, April 28
- Search the Scriptures, and Be Obedient, April 29
- True Learners Accept the Scriptures as God's Voice, April 30
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May—The Day That God Made Holy
- God's People to Keep the Sabbath, May 1
- The Sabbath Intended for All Humankind, May 2
- A Day Pointing to God's Power and Love, May 3
- Six Days for Us, Only One for God, May 4
- The Sabbath Turns Minds to the Creator, May 5
- On Day Six, Prepare for the Sabbath, May 6
- Threefold Miracle Reveals Sabbath Sacredness, May 7
- Satan's Attack Against God's Memorial, May 8
- Sabbath Truth Supported by the Word, May 9
- The Sign of God's Authority, May 10
- The Spurious Sabbath a False Signpost, May 11
- Do Good on the Sabbath, May 12
- Do Soul-saving Work on the Sabbath, May 13
- Doing Well on the Sabbath Honors the Day, May 14
- The Sabbath Designed to Bring Us Into Harmony With God, May 15
- The Sabbath a Sign of Covenant Relationship, May 16
- A Day of Healing and Joy, May 17
- A Day on Which to Show Mercy, May 18
- Set Example of Sabbath Sacredness, and Teach It, May 19
- The Commandments Are for All, May 20
- Jesus Kept the Sabbath by Doing Good, May 21
- The Sabbath Memorializes a Literal Day, May 22
- The Sabbath Reminds Us of God's Creative Power, May 23
- Believe God's Word, Not Human Reasoning, May 24
- The Sabbath Was Kept Anciently, and Is Today, May 25
- Keeping the Sabbath as a Family, May 26
- Good Works Continue on the Sabbath, May 27
- A Vision of the Sabbath Commandment, May 28
- Why Worship Is Due God, May 29
- The Sabbath Not Jewish but Christ's Holy Day, May 30
- Sabbath Rest and Joy in Eternity, May 31
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June—Doing the King's Business
- Be Like Jesus, Not Like the World, June 1
- Do Right in Business, Not Just in Church, June 2
- Be Honest With Others and With God, June 3
- Imitate Jesus and His Ethics, June 4
- Never Take Advantage of Another's Misfortune, June 5
- Character Tested by Presence of the Less Fortunate, June 6
- The Golden Rule to Govern Business Dealings, June 7
- God's Plan to Prevent Poverty, June 8
- God's Grace Needed to Polish Us, June 9
- Principles of the Gospel Must Control Us, June 10
- Our Business Standards Reveal Our Character, June 11
- Even “Small” Sins Have Big Consequences, June 12
- Build Character on Jesus, the Rock, June 13
- Public Service Demands Strict Integrity, June 14
- God's Word Approves the Judicial Oath, June 15
- Choices Being Made Between Two Sides, June 16
- Handling Money to Meet God's Approval, June 17
- To Win Souls, Forgo Personal Gain, June 18
- Set Right Priorities in Life, June 19
- Christians Must Never Depart From Integrity, June 20
- Reveal Love While Doing God's Business, June 21
- Imitate Christ, Not the World, June 22
- Be Compassionate When Poverty Is Unavoidable, June 23
- Show Divine Love by Being Merciful, June 24
- Seek Divine Wisdom in Handling Money, June 25
- Invest to Glorify God, Not Self, June 26
- Represent Christ in Every Circumstance, June 27
- In Planning, Consider the Unending Future, June 28
- Never Dishonor God by Violating Righteous Principles, June 29
- Faithful Stewards Provide for God's Work, June 30
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July—Practicing the End-time Lifestyle
- The New Lifestyle Through Jesus, July 1
- Jesus Requires Wholehearted Commitment, July 2
- God Has Sent Warnings, but Few Listen, July 3
- Fanaticism and Noise No Evidence of Faith, July 4
- God Not Pleased With Tasteless Disorder, July 5
- Follow Christ and Defeat the Enemy, July 6
- Decided Efforts Must Be Made Against Sin, July 7
- Seek to Be Temperate in All Things, July 8
- Training Children a Sacred Responsibility, July 9
- Work and Exercise Contribute to Health, July 10
- When Trials Come, Cling to Jesus, July 11
- For Every Difficulty, God's Grace Is Sufficient, July 12
- Husbands Are to Be Thoughtful and Cheerful, July 13
- Bible Holiness Is Our Great Need, July 14
- Be Faithful in Small, Common Tasks, July 15
- Meeting Difficulties Develops Spiritual Muscle, July 16
- Maintain Integrity, Whatever the Cost, July 17
- Motive Determines Value of Our Acts, July 18
- Stay Close to Jesus and Become Like Him, July 19
- To Find True Happiness, Obey God, July 20
- When in Trial, Review God's Great Mercy, July 21
- Receive Light, and Walk in It, July 22
- Reveal Love, Compassion, and Tenderness, July 23
- Do Not Accuse Others, but Intercede for Them, July 24
- Live Unselfishly, and Teach People to Love Jesus, July 25
- Bring the Lower Passions Into Subjection, July 26
- Seek to Reflect the Image of Jesus, July 27
- We Should Give Hope to the Fallen, July 28
- Take Time for Prayer and the Word, July 29
- Study Christ's Words, Not Human Opinions, July 30
- Be Used by the Spirit in Christ's Service, July 31
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August—Relating to the Natural World
- Happiness to Be Found in Natural Surroundings, August 1
- All Nature Entrusted to Adam and Eve, August 2
- God's Wisdom and Love Revealed in Nature, August 3
- Work Given as a Source of Happiness, August 4
- The Earth Will Produce Abundantly for Diligent Workers, August 5
- Work and Study Benefit Both the Earth and the Mind, August 6
- Cooperating With God in Work Promotes Happiness, August 7
- Well-regulated Work Aids All-around Development, August 8
- The Beauty of Nature Reveals God's Character, August 9
- God's Love and Glory Seen in Nature, August 10
- God's Power Exercised Constantly in Nature, August 11
- Appreciate Earth's Natural, Quiet Beauty, August 12
- Nature Offers Messages of Hope and Comfort, August 13
- Draw Spiritual Lessons and Health Benefits From Trees, August 14
- Nature Is Guided and Upheld by the Creator, August 15
- Christ Points Us to a More Glorious World, August 16
- Many Lessons to Be Learned From Nature, August 17
- How to Learn From Nature Its Deepest Lessons, August 18
- Nature Teaches the Value of Obedience to Law, August 19
- Valuable Objects in Nature Are Pruned or Refined, August 20
- Nature Testifies of a Master Artist and Designer, August 21
- Earth's Bounties Give Evidence of God's Love, August 22
- The Natural World Speaks of the Creator, August 23
- Rich Blessings From a Sabbath for the Land, August 24
- The Poor Have Rights in God's World, August 25
- Work, for Earth's Night Is Coming, August 26
- Cultivating the Soil Is Doing God's Service, August 27
- An Exhaustless Source of Instruction and Delight, August 28
- Fallow Ground of the Human Heart Should Be Worked, August 29
- Greater Efficiency and Deeper Consecration Needed, August 30
- Keep Streams of Beneficence in Constant Circulation, August 31
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September—Sharing the Good News
- Tell Others to Love and Obey Christ, September 1
- All Have a Duty to Witness, September 2
- Carry Light and Hope Everywhere, September 3
- To Witness Successfully, First Crucify Self, September 4
- Invite People to Become Children of God, September 5
- Angels Cooperate With Soul Winners, September 6
- Guard Your Words and Be Tactful as You Witness, September 7
- Now Is the Time to Work for Christ, September 8
- Practical Christianity Important in Witnesses, September 9
- Witness Wherever Jesus Calls You, September 10
- Jesus Identifies Himself With the Needy, September 11
- The Holy Spirit Will Empower for Witnessing, September 12
- God Gives Grace to Those Who Believe His Word, September 13
- One Small Book Produced Big Results, September 14
- Personal Ministry Is Key to Winning Souls, September 15
- Make Clear the Worth of the Soul, September 16
- Music Can Attract People to God's Message, September 17
- Truth Is to Be Lived, Not Merely Spoken, September 18
- Aim High and Attempt Much for God, September 19
- Witness at Every Large Gathering in Cities, September 20
- Christ's Followers to Differ From the World, September 21
- Win Souls Through the Sabbath School, September 22
- Work to Be Done in Large Cities, September 23
- Expressions of Sympathy Open Hearts to the Gospel, September 24
- Soul Winning Creates Demand for Holy Spirit, September 25
- Consecrated Workers Could Do Great Work in Short Time, September 26
- Workers to Reveal the Spirit of Jesus, September 27
- Consecrate Self, Then Search for Perishing Souls, September 28
- Unselfish Service Gives Joy to Both Christ and Us, September 29
- Every Member to Help Spread the Gospel, September 30
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October—Enjoying Good Health
- Everyone Should Know and Obey the Laws of Life, October 1
- Leaders to Practice and Teach Health Reform, October 2
- It's Time to Give Up Health-destroying Indulgences, October 3
- Share the Light on Healthful Living, October 4
- Nutritious Diet Important for Intellectual Vigor, October 5
- Higher Powers to Control Physical Nature, October 6
- Good Health Needed to Achieve Success, October 7
- Aim for Holiness, Not Merely Health, October 8
- Health Reform and Third Angel's Message Closely Allied, October 9
- Advent Message to Sanctify Body and Soul, October 10
- Conditions for Good Health Must Be Observed, October 11
- Self-development Essential to Accomplish Most Good, October 12
- Temperate Habits and Physical Exercise Produce Vigor, October 13
- Follow the Example Set by the Four Hebrews, October 14
- Control the Appetite Through Christ's Power, October 15
- Christians to Be Strictly Temperate, Governed by Principle, October 16
- Food to Be Wholesome and Palatable, October 17
- Control of Appetite to Begin in Childhood, October 18
- Stimulants Eventually Produce Evil Results, October 19
- Through Jesus Comes Health and Relief From Perplexities, October 20
- Obey Nature's Laws to Enjoy Health, October 21
- Follow Divine Counsel to Preserve Health, October 22
- Effect Follows Cause, Producing Health or Disease, October 23
- To Have a Clear Mind, Follow Temperance Principles, October 24
- Physical Work Helps to Develop Mind and Character, October 25
- Temperance in All Things Is Essential, October 26
- Our Thinking Is Affected by Our Eating, October 27
- Prepare Wholesome Diet Without Flesh Meats, October 28
- Both Physical and Mental Faculties to Be Cultivated, October 29
- Pure, Fresh Air Promotes Health of Mind and Body, October 30
- Love for God Is Essential for Perfect Health, October 31
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November—Worshiping at Home
- Though We Fall, We Can Conquer, November 1
- Move Forward in Faith and Unity, November 2
- Make Family Worship Interesting, November 3
- Daily Family Worship Yields Precious Results, November 4
- Worship Faithfully Every Morning and Evening, November 5
- Parents to Begin Reformation in the Home, November 6
- Time for Worship to Be Set Apart as Sacred, November 7
- God's People Will Be Refined by Time of Trouble, November 8
- Consecrate Your Family to God, and Look to Calvary, November 9
- The Way Opens When We Advance by Faith, November 10
- Angels in Heaven Worship With Us, November 11
- Christ's Blood and Righteousness Purify Our Worship, November 12
- Talk of Jesus, and Reflect the Joy of Being a Christian, November 13
- Jesus in the Heart Makes the Life Fragrant, November 14
- Family Worship Can Help Create Harmony, November 15
- Victory Is Assured for All Who Obey Christ's Orders, November 16
- In Every Situation Jesus Gives Fresh Blessings, November 17
- In Love and Mercy Jesus Pleads With Us and for Us, November 18
- Diffuse the Light Throughout the Dark World, November 19
- God Alone Is to Be Worshiped, November 20
- Christ's Self-sacrificing Life Is Our Lesson Book, November 21
- Memorize the Scriptures, Preparing for the Future, November 22
- We May Receive God's Unlimited Grace, to Do Good, November 23
- To Feed the Soul, Commune Constantly With Jesus, November 24
- Be Courteous, Lifting Others’ Burdens, as Did Jesus, November 25
- We Are to Grow in Piety, Purity, and Love, November 26
- God's Word and Love Will Open Hearts to Jesus, November 27
- Special Endowment of Grace and Power Needed Today, November 28
- When We Thirst for Righteousness, Jesus Draws Near, November 29
- Angels Join Us as We Help Those in Need, November 30
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December—Repenting, Then Growing
- Jesus, the Chief Shepherd, Knows Each Sheep, December 1
- True Christians Focus on Christ, Not Self, December 2
- Truly Converted People Aim for Perfection, December 3
- Converted Sinners Live a New Life, December 4
- Repent Today, and Receive Christ's Robe of Righteousness, December 5
- Jesus Lovingly Calls, but Many Wait Too Long to Respond, December 6
- When Sinners Repent, Heaven Rejoices, December 7
- Conversion Creates New Interests and New Loves, December 8
- Repentant Souls Hate Sin and Love Righteousness, December 9
- Humanity, Allied With Divinity, Can Keep the Law, December 10
- Conscientious Persons Must Guard Against Being Deceived, December 11
- True Repentance Involves Remorse for Sin and Forsaking It, December 12
- By Grace You Can Reach Christ's Ideal, December 13
- God's People Are Polished Stones in His Spiritual Temple, December 14
- Advance the Kingdom by Leading Sinners to Repentance, December 15
- Look to Jesus, and He Will Give You Victory, December 16
- Lift Up the Standard as the Great Controversy Intensifies, December 17
- Bible Sanctification Involves Humility and Constant Growth, December 18
- Repentance to Be Followed by Change of Character, December 19
- Both Repentance and Forgiveness Are Gifts From Christ, December 20
- God Calls for Repentance and Holy Living, December 21
- God Waits to Receive All Who Repent, December 22
- Jesus’ Love Draws Sinners to Repentance, December 23
- Good Works to Follow Revival, December 24
- Jesus Pays the Debt of Repentant Sinners, December 25
- God's People to Reflect His Glory, December 26
- Everyone to Work for the Lost, December 27
- Repentance Essential During Day of Atonement, December 28
- God's Law Leads to True Repentance, December 29
- Christ's Robe of Righteousness Is for the Repentant, December 30
- All Who Repent Will Be Forgiven and Accepted, December 31
Submit to God's Training Process, March 5
Beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness ...; but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:17, 18, NKJV.BLJ 73.1
There are some who desire to be a ruling power, and who need the sanctification of submission. God brings about a change in their lives, and perhaps places before them duties that they would not choose. If they are willing to be guided by Him, He will give them grace and strength to perform the objectionable duties in a spirit of submission and helpfulness. They are being qualified to fill places where their disciplined abilities will make them of the greatest service.BLJ 73.2
God trains some by bringing to them disappointment and apparent failure. It is His purpose that they shall learn to master difficulty. He inspires them with a determination to make every apparent failure prove a success.BLJ 73.3
Often men and women pray and weep because of the perplexities and obstacles that confront them. But if they will hold the beginning of their confidence steadfast unto the end, He will make their way clear. Success will come to them as they struggle against apparently insurmountable difficulties; and with success will come the greatest joy.BLJ 73.4
Many are ignorant of how to work for God, not because they need to be ignorant, but because they are not willing to submit to His training process. Moab is spoken of as a failure because, the Word declares, he “hath been at ease from his youth, ... and hath not been emptied from vessel to vessel, ... therefore his taste remained in him, and his scent is not changed” (Jeremiah 48:11)....BLJ 73.5
The Christian is to be prepared for the doing of a work that reveals kindness, forbearance, longsuffering, gentleness, patience. The cultivation of these precious gifts is to come into the discipline-life of Christians, that when called to service by the Master, they may be ready to exercise the energies of heart and mind in helping and blessing those who are ready to die [those who need salvation].—Manuscript Releases 8:423, 424.BLJ 73.6