| Strength and Beauty |
Chapter 6 |
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Then the lesson is taught directly. “Let your light so shine before men,” said Jesus, “That they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Our good works are to be seen, but they should make men think of God, not of us. Too many people like to have the honor of their good works gather about their own head, but Jesus says we should do everything for the glory of God. This teaching leaves no room among pure motives for self. We should be willing to be nothing if only Jesus Christ be exalted.
“Give me the lowest place; not that I dare
Ask for that lowest place, but thou hast died
That I might live and share
Thy glory by thy side.”
How can we train ourselves to self forgetful living and serving? We must watch our own heart and see that Christ is truly exalted and honored there. If he is on the throne and his kingdom is really set up in us we shall think only of pleasing him in all that we do. We shall seek always the glory of his name and the extending of his sway.
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