| Daily Heavenly Manna (December 20) |
| Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 |
| THERE is much significance in that word "study;" and only the studious find the narow way to the divine approval and acceptance. Study to show thyself approved – study the doctrine; study your course of conduct, to keep it in harmony with the doctrine. Study how to promote the peace and prosperity of Zion, and how to shield yourself and others from the missiles of error and from the poison of an evil, worldly spirit. Study to perform the duties of a faithful soldier of the cross – the seemingly insignificant, as well as the bravest and noblest deeds. `Z. '02-318` R3097:1 |
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| Weekly Manna (December 18) |
| The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. Hebrews 13:6 |
| TO have the proper course in life, to be able to meet the trials and difficulties of life as they come to us, and to meet them in the proper spirit which the Lord directs – in the spirit of rejoicing in tribulation, and counting such experiences all joy, – it is necessary that all fear of man, which brings a snare, shall be removed. And it is our Lord's direction that we shall fear Jehovah, and not fear our mortal fellows. The righteous are bold as a lion, as well as gentle as a dove, and meek as a lamb. This peculiar combination should be found in every Christian, and we doubt if it will be found elsewhere. `Z. '02-45` R2953:1 |
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