Abiding with Christ

When we abide in Christ, we are living a higher calling. Throughout the New Testament, it is written that if we say we abide in Him, we must walk like Jesus did upon the earth and we are to follow His commandments. It also states that there is no life outside of abiding in Him. In MacDuff's sermon, "Abiding with God," he challenges us on how to live a life that abides in Christ. "Be active, be industrious, be diligent in your ordinary pursuits. This is your Father's will. Be an example of blameless integrity and of self0denying benevolence-be faithful in the discharge of all the duties which are lawfully required of you, belonging to the station which God's providence has called you to fill . Do all this from a purer and higher principle than wordlings do it, on the high principle of approving yourself to your 'Father in heaven'. Do it with a view to glorify God on earth - that the religion you profess may be honored - that Christ may be glorified - that the cause of the gospel may be advanced. While you aim, as you may lawfully aim, at success in the business of this life - never forget that your birthright it eternal life - that heaven is the home for which you are summoned to prepare - that immortality is the prize for which you ought to be seeking. " One thing we ought to remember is that just as we are called to live according to this calling, God in His all-encompassing grace and mercy will give us the strength to fulfill it. As you lift up prayers to God asking Him to abide with you, witness your life transform as He answers your prayers.

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