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If sin's reign over us is ended, then we must not—indeed cannot—go on living as though we were still its subjects. It now becomes irrational to use the body as if it were still the body in which sin reigned. Since grace now reigns; sin shall not be our master!

Anything Christ-like about me is born of Christ within me.

It is in embracing an unwavering adherence to Biblical principles that we will find a sustainable argument for the conviction that ‘sacrifice is the only sensible vocation.’ And it is the irresistible nature of that argument that can lift us above the incessantly gnawing desire to make ourselves the only vocation.

Sacrifice is the only sensible vocation.

Seeking holiness is not a popular employment even among Christians, but holiness was never more needed than today. We have abundant activity and machinery in our churches, but we need holiness more than all else. Every one of us should quietly seek for a nearer walk with God. Not talk about it; not run around trying to impress others with our sanctity – just cultivate it and live it for the glory of our God.

To be hidden from observation is a severe test of character….Mere external acts of religious observance God will not accept in the place of inward purity of life.

Inward holiness will produce outward holiness, but the outward appearance of holiness is worthless without inward holiness. For example, a modest spirit will produce modest dress, but modest dress is of little value if it conceals a lustful heart.

The joy of living is the heart of thanksgiving.

The essence of true holiness is to be Christlike, to live as He lived and, in any given situation, to act as He would act. In fact, holiness means allowing the Holy Spirit of Christ to live in us and rule our lives