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     With us all, and especially with the young, great importance attaches to the present. We should consider, moment by moment, that this time which is now the present will soon become the past, and that it will have its influence upon the future. Each day, as it passes, enters into our life history, and goes to make up our record in heaven,--that record by which we are to be judged; it also tends to shape our character and future life, and thus exerts a more powerful influence upon our destiny.       The results of each day's work are influenced by the days that have preceded it. Defeat today prepares the way for still greater defeat tomorrow; victory today insures an easier victory tomorrow. And Yahuwah will hold us accountable, not only for...

     Yahuwah does not commend or confirm men in impenitence, for this condition of the human heart does not glorify him, nor work good for humanity. Yahuwah sheds light upon the souls of men, he grants them opportunities and privileges, and if these are not improved, if the precious moments of probation are neglected, the measure of the light given will be the measure of the guilt incurred through this inexcusable neglect of the gifts of Yahuwah. The Saviour said, "If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!" (Mathew 6:23). We are told that the Master hardened Pharaoh's heart. The repeated refusals of the king to hear the word of the Master, called forth more direct, more urgent and forcible messages. At each rejection of li...

     "Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth" (John 17:17). Every moment of our probationary time is precious; for it is our time for character-building. We should give most diligent heed to the culture of our spiritual nature. We should watch our hearts, guarding our thoughts lest impurity tarnish the soul. We should seek to keep every faculty of the mind in the very best condition, that we serve Yahuwah to the extent of our ability. Nothing should be permitted to interrupt our communion with Yahuwah. If corrupt thoughts are entertained, they will lead to corrupt actions. O may the angels of purity guard us, that no stain of immorality may be found upon us! Every worker for Yahuwah should be pure in thought. The grandest themes, the noblest impuls...

     Yahushua said in his prayer for his disciples, "Those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition" (John 17:12). The betrayer of Yahushua might have had eternal life if he had been a doer of the words of Yahushua and not a hearer only. Judas had the same opportunities, the same privileges, as had the other disciples. He listened to the same precious lessons, but he failed to practice the principles laid down by our Master, and would not yield his opinions and ideas to receive the teaching of Heaven. The practice of the truth, which Yahushua required, was at variance with the purposes and desires of Judas.      The disciples were not chosen because they were imperfect, but in spite of their imper...

     Although Peter and John were chosen disciples of Yahushua, and were counted among the  twelve, they were still imperfect in character. Peter was of a zealous, ardent temperament, and ever manifested great earnestness in the cause of Yahushua. At one time the disciples were on the sea, and the record declares that the ship was in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves, for the wind was contrary; "and in the fourth watch of the night Yahushua went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Yahushua spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. Peter answered him and said, Master, if it be thou, bid me come unt...

     Sin-burdened, struggling souls, Yahushua in his glorified humanity has ascended into the heavens to make intercession for us. "For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace" (Hebrews 4:15). We should be continually looking unto Yahushua, the author and finisher of our faith; for by beholding him we shall be changed into his image, our character will be made like his. We should rejoice that all judgment is given to the Son, because in his humanity he has become acquainted with all the difficulties that beset humanity.      To be sanctified is to become a partaker of the divine...

     The faith essential for salvation is not mere nominal faith, but an abiding principle, deriving vital power from Yahushua. It will lead the soul to feel the love of Yahushua to such a degree that the character will be refined, purified, ennobled. This faith in Yahushua is not merely an impulse, but a power that works by love and purifies the soul. It accomplishes something, bringing the soul under discipline, elevating it from defilement, and bringing it into connection with Yahushua, till it appropriates his virtue to the soul's need. This is saving faith.       There are many who claim to have faith, but how shall we know that it is genuine? The Master has given us a test by which we may prove our profession and the profession of others....

     Our trials are often such that they seem almost unbearable, and indeed without help from Yahuwah we could not bear them. Unless we rely upon him, we shall sink under the burden of responsibility that brings only sadness and grief. But if we make Yahushua our dependence, we shall not sink under trial. When all seems dark and unexplainable, we are to trust in his love; we must repeat the words of Yahushua, "What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter" (John 13:7).       When souls are converted, their salvation is not yet accomplished. They then have the race to run. An arduous struggle is before them, to do what?--To "fight the good fight of faith," (1 Timothy 6:12) to "press toward the mark for th...

     The Master himself has pledged his word, "If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it. If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever; even the Spirit of truth [now mark the following words]; whom the world cannot receive; because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. He that hath my commandments [he that hath light in regard to the binding claims of the law of Yahuwa...

     The work of the Yahushua-follower mother begins in the home circle, in making her home what it should be,--pleasant to her husband, pleasant to her children. My sister, has Yahuwah intrusted you with the responsibilities of a mother? You have a great work, a holy calling. If you are one of those who are to be the light of the world, that light is to shine in your home. Here you are to exemplify the Yahushua-like graces, to be lovable, patient, kind, yet firm. You are to be a laborer together with Yahuwah, and you need to learn right methods, and acquire tact for the training of your little ones, that they may keep the way of the Master. You need to seek constantly the highest culture of mind and soul that you may bring to the education and training of your children...