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True Religion and Inner Renewal
Some of these things I was never taught and did not
understand. The Bible is clearer to me, and I'm closer
to God now than I was. There's nothing better than
attending a lectureship at colleges, or elsewher to build
you up. The messages are wonderful and being with
brothers and sisters from all over the world is just a tiny
bit of Heaven. You don't always agree with all you
hear, but you're better for going and listening.
--
Sallie Dawson, Sulphur Springs, Arkansas
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with
all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is
this: Love your neighbor as your self. There is no
greater commandment than this." Mark 12:30-31. The
growing of spiritual muscle is one of the great
challenges of Christian living. "Now if any man have not
the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His," Romans 8:19.
Spiritual growth requires constant reference to the
resources available. I join Apostle Paul who stated, " I
can do everything through Christ who gives me
strength."
An important component of inner renewal calls for
self examination. "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is
he," Proverbs 23:7.
"Finally brothers, whatever is
true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is
pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if
anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such
things," Phil. 4:8. Receive constant encouragement
from Christian friends.
--
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Carlton, Portland, Oregon
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