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In the beautiful Sermon on the Mount He explained what God thinks most precious, and what would give real happiness.

In their blindness they did not see that Christ was the real Passover lamb, and that since they had rejected Him, this great feast had for them lost its meaning.

Repentance includes sorrow for sin and a turning away from it. We shall not renounce sin unless we see its sinfulness; until we turn away from it in heart, there will be no real change in the life.

The Saviour knew that Judas did not really repent for what he had done. The false disciple feared that punishment would come upon him for his terrible deed; but he felt no real sorrow because he had betrayed the spotless Son of God.

The fasting which the word of God enjoins is something more than a form. It does not consist merely in refusing food, in wearing sackcloth, in sprinkling ashes upon the head. He who fasts in real sorrow for sin will never court display.

… constitutes real excellence of character. When circumstances favor this development, growth will be seen in a direction prohibited by the word of God.

… . The real character of these pretended believers is not fully manifested. Were they to be separated from the church, others might be caused to stumble, who …

… no real power in their teaching of even the Old Testament.

… . The real difficulty arises from the corruption of an unsanctified heart, and an unwillingness to submit to the control of God.

… successfully. Real humility fulfills God's purposes by depending upon His strength.