We need to come up to a higher standard, to go forward and claim our exalted privileges. We should walk humbly with God, make no proud boasts of perfection of character, but in simple faith claim every promise in the word of God; for they are for the obedient, not for the transgressors of Gods law. We are simply to believe the testimony of God, and have entire dependence on Him, and all possibility of self-glory or pride will be removed. We are indeed saved by faith, not by a passive faith, but by the faith which works by love, and purifies the soul. The hand of Christ can reach the veriest sinner, and bring him back from transgression to obedience; but no Christianity is so lofty that it can soar above the requirements of Gods holy law. This would be beyond Christs power to help, it would be outside of His teachings and His example; for He says, I have kept my Fathers commandments, and abide in His love, and all who follow Christ will render obedience to Gods holy law. - Ellen G. White, Signs of the Times, March 31, 1890.
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