EXTRACTS

If I impose a hymn, or any ministry which is not of the Lord, however good in itself, I am self-confident, and I am breaking the peace. If I have anything to contribute and refuse to do so, because of any selfish reason, I am checking the Spirit, not only for myself but for all present.

J. B. Stoney (N.S. Vol. 10, p.342)

There is a difference between the forgiveness which gives rest to the conscience, and the washing and wiping of the feet which assures the heart that there is not a shade of distance between the Lord and it. Peter exemplifies this when he sees the Lord after His resurrection.

His conscience is relieved by it, but it is not until after the dinner (John 21), the moment of social nearness, and the subsequent converse with Him, that Peter is restored to full confidence, and all sense of distance removed.

J. B. Stoney (N.S. Vol. 12, p.61)

The Spirit is the greatest governing principle of all walk and ways, the sure guarantee for everything that God requires of us, so that we are pleasing to God. If the Spirit is recognised and we do not grieve the Spirit, we please God. If we grieve the Spirit we do not please God.

If we quarrel with one another we do not please God. If we wrangle over things we do not please God, and this would extend to our business affairs, our household affairs, and our family affairs. The Spirit is here ready to serve us, dear brethren, in all these matters, so as to bring about a heavenly condition here on earth, and in spite of the contrariety there is much that pleases God.

J. Taylor (N.S. Vol. 58, p.239)

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