In any spiritual undertaking, God's first order of business is to see to the spiritual health of His people.
Max AndersThe heart that delights in God and longs only to see His glory advance will seldom be conscious of sacrifice. God in His wisdom asks that we first love Him and then live in keeping with that core value. He does not want His people to think of what they do as sacrificial, even though from the world's point of view it may be just that. Gratitude for grace of God will always be found near the center of the Biblical Christian's most powerful motivations.
Max AndersAlthough spiritual growth puts our wills to the test, after the battle has been won, we recognize that the Lord is the true victor in the struggle.
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