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Chapter 33


Christ Empowers Us
Through His Truth



      If we discern the truth, and obey it, our whole course of action will be in accordance with the truth; for the truth sanctifies the receiver. . . Error never sanctifies. 3RH 601

      The principles of divine truth, received and cherished in the heart, will carry us to a height of moral excellence that we had not deemed it possible for us to reach. Belief in Christ makes it possible for each one to be an overcomer. 4ST 35

      Received into the heart, the leaven of truth will regulate the desires, purify the thoughts, and sweeten the disposition. It quickens the faculties of the mind, and the energies of the soul. 4ST 471

      When the truth controls the life, there is purity, freedom from sin. YI 426

      To the sincere, contrite heart, truth is truth; and if it is allowed, it will sanctify the soul and transform the character into the divine image. 3ST 57

      The religion of Christ never degrades the receiver. When the truth of God takes possession of the mind and soul, it purifies, refines, and ennobles the character. 2ST 400

      Such ones (those who fail to exercise faith) do not correctly represent the sanctification that comes through the obedience to the truth. . . Through faith, every deficiency of character may be supplied, every defilement cleansed, every fault corrected, every excellence developed. AA 564

      They are sanctified by the truth; for truth acted as well as preached has a purifying influence upon the character. 4ST 195

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      God desires His people to be living examples of the purifying influence of the truth. He desires them to reveal in their lives its power to elevate and ennoble. 4ST 195

      His truth will sanctify us, body, soul, and spirit, and we shall be enabled to rise above temptation.

      “The prince of this world cometh,” said Jesus, “and hath nothing in Me.” There was in Him nothing that responded to Satan’s sophistry. He did not consent to sin. Not even by a thought did He yield to temptation. So may it be with us. 4ST 400

      When the truth is presented to the understanding, and exerts its sanctifying power upon the heart, the sins which once reigned in the heart will be put away, that Jesus may occupy the soul-temple. 2ST 19

      The truth for this time will not fail to sanctify the soul that receives the love of it and obeys it from the heart. It will enable us to overcome every besetting sin, and to surmount every difficulty in our onward march. 2ST 176

      The truth has power to sanctify the receiver, and this work of sanctification will be accomplished for us as we have an individual knowledge of Christ, and learn to link up with Him, and to walk by faith and prayer. 5RH 400

      When the purifying, refining influence of the truth is felt in our own lives as it should be, we shall reveal in our works the fruits of righteousness. 5RH 407

      The truth is efficient, and through obedience its power changes the mind into the image of Jesus. 2RH 617

      It is through the truth, by the power of the Holy Spirit, that we are to be sanctified, -transformed into the likeness of Christ. 2RH 559

      When the truth is received into the heart, the habits and customs are conformed to Christ. 4ST 25

      Obedience to the truth will sanctify the soul, making men and women Christlike in thought, word, and deed. 5RH 231

      It is through the power and prevalence of truth that we must be sanctified, and elevated to the true dignity of the standard set forth in the Word. 5RH 258

      The truth not only converts, but works the purification of its receiver. 3RH 81

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      If the truth we profess to believe, does not change the heart and transform the character, it is of no value to us. 3RH 93

      The truth brought into the soul temple cleanses it of moral defilement. . . . 3RH 251

      When the truth is received, the rough character changes, the worldliness, selfishness, and pride are worked out of the heart. 3RH 287

      The truth is to be enthroned in the heart, that it may sanctify the soul. The power and grace of God in the heart will manifest itself as the power and wisdom of God in the outward life. 3RH 343

      The truth for this time is a testing truth, which should stimulate the mind, purify the soul, and sanctify the desires. 3RH 219

      Through the mediumship of truth the character is transformed, and fashioned after the divine similitude. 3RH 229

      The truth of God must be brought into the soul temple, to cleanse and purify it from all defilement. 2RH 338

      A soul that is molded by the truth of God will reveal a well-balanced character, ennobled by the grace of God; and such a character is a spectacle for men and angels. 2RH 299

      While we behold it, the truth is revealed in all its bearings in the life and character, and becomes more clear, and certain, and beauteous. The mind that grasps it in its preciousness becomes elevated, ennobled, sanctified. 3RH 589

      The greatness of the truth which they contemplate will expand the mind and elevate the character. They will not be novices in the understanding of God’s Word, nor dwarfs in religious experience. 2RH 383

      Jesus presents the truth before His children that they may look upon it, and by beholding it, may become changed, being transformed by His grace from transgression to obedience, from impurity to purity, from sin to heart-holiness, and righteousness of life. 1SM 262

      As you cast your helpless soul on Christ, you will receive pardon for your past transgression; and the truth, brought into the sanctuary of the soul, will transform the whole character. YI 416

      When we profess the truth, it is our privilege and duty to show to the world that it has had a transforming power upon the life and character. 1ST 493

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      Those who are loyal to the truth will, through the merits of Christ, overcome all weakness of character which has led them to be molded by every varying circumstance of life. 2ST 383

      The truth is holy and powerful, and will effect a thorough reformation in the hearts and lives of those who are sanctified by it. 2T 639

      If your whole interest is in the truth and the preparatory work for this time, you will be sanctified through the truth, and receive a fitness for immortality. 2T 111

      The Spirit of truth has a refining, elevating, heavenly influence upon mind and character. 2RH 359

      The truth is the sanctifier, the refiner. Received into the heart, it works with hidden power, transforming the character. 2ST 71

      Truth will be received into the heart, the character will be transformed into the likeness of Christ, the Son of God will be revealed to the world by His followers, as the Father was revealed to the world by the Son. And all who reveal Christ are revealing the Father also. 2ST 449

For Further Study:
1RH 94
1RH 264
2RH 277
2RH 440
2RH 502
2RH 523
2RH 544
2RH 570
3RH 94
3RH 204
3RH 434
4RH 23
4RH 32
4RH 71
4RH 370
4RH 520
5RH 55
5RH 88
5RH 225
5RH 237
2ST 207
2ST 403
3ST 266
3ST 509
4ST 435
YI 388
AA 565
COL 102
6T 96-7
9T 22



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