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August 2 Faith as a Gift to Develop
All Are Given a Measure of Faith
“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is
among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think;
but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure
of faith” (Romans 12:3).
Angels of God who minister unto those who shall be heirs of salvation
are acquainted with the condition of all and understand just
the measure of faith possessed by each individual. 4
The grace and righteousness of Christ are offered as a free gift; the
subject of justification by faith is to be studied and put into practice.
Let us all realize that young and old, if they would behold the glory
of Christ, must go into the cleft of the Rock. If we would become
Christians, we cannot retain our natural habits and hold fast to the
weakness of our character that dishonors our Saviour. We can find no
excuse in the plea that this or that sin is the result of “my way.” The
professed followers of Christ will always be filled with wavering, will
always be tossed like the waves of the sea, unless they give up their
way and take Christ’s way. To cherish our own way, to do those things
which naturally please us will bring upon us the sure result of separation
from the presence of Christ, and then we shall be without
strength. 5
No one should deceive himself by thinking that his defects are not
very grievous. If he does not guard against these defects, they will be
his ruin, and will be reproduced in those with whom he associates.
Those who do not think that God requires them to watch and pray
unceasingly, striving against every imperfection, are deluded by the
enemy. Until they change their attitude, they cannot grow in grace.
We all need to pray earnestly for determination to overcome every
defect of character. 6
God has given to every man his measure of faith, and each is to
walk in faith. He is to show that he has that faith that will rely upon
God for help. As God has given to every man his measure of faith, he
is to put it into exercise. He is to let his light shine. 7
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