Waggoner on the Gospel of John - Ellet J. Waggoner

another, and perfect love for all men, even such
love as led Jesus to give His life for His enemies.
What a marvelous ordinance this is, that Christ has
left in the church, to bring the members frequently
to face the question whether they are imbued with
His Spirit, and walking in His steps, or whether
unconsciously they have been slipping away from
Him!
One thing more should be noted: Jesus was
anointed with the Holy Ghost and with power, and
He "went about doing good, and healing all that
were oppressed of the devil." (Acts 10:38) He who
follows Christ's example must likewise go about
doing good, and ministering healing for all the ills
that the devil brings upon men. He must be ready
to give to any person any kind of help that is
needed. He must be ready to give Christian help to
all who need help, be they brethren in the faith or
those who despise and hate the faith. "As we have
therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men,
especially unto them who are of the household of
faith." (Gal. 6:10) The ordinance of feet-washing,
which Christ Himself established in the church, is
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