The Way to Look at Things {a devotional}
Finally,
brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever
things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any
virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8.
As
long as Satan has power to work upon human minds that are not
barricaded with the Holy Spirit, there will be stern and earnest
conflict between good and evil, and evil will be manifested, even among
those who claim to be the children of God....
There
is no reason for us to fix our eyes upon error, to grieve and complain,
and lose precious time and opportunities in lamenting the faults of
others.... Would it not be more pleasing to God to take an impartial
outlook, and see how many souls are serving God, and resisting
temptation, and glorifying and honoring Him with their talents of means
and intellect? Would it not be better to consider the wonderful,
miracle-working power of God in the transformation of poor, degraded
sinners, who have been full of moral pollution, who become so
transformed that they are Christlike in character? ....
Let
us turn away our eyes from beholding the imperfections of those who are
in the church, but who have not the likeness of Christ. We shall not be
held responsible because those who make a high profession do not
possess corresponding virtues. Let us thank God that it is our privilege
to turn away our eyes from these defective Christians, and look upon
those who are truly devoted, who are doers of the Word, and who in life
and character bear the image of the Divine. And above all things, thank
God that it is your privilege to look upon Christ, the perfect
pattern....
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