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(J.R. Miller)
The throne of Russia was once occupied by two boy princes. They sat side by side and gave their decisions on the gravest questions. Their judgments were so wise and just, that men marveled that princes so young and inexperienced, could know so much of statecraft, or speak with such discretion on questions so difficult. But the secret was that close behind the throne where they sat, hidden by a thin veil, was the Princess Sophia. She heard the cases which were brought to them, and she gave the decisions which they delivered. They referred every question to her, and waited until she had whispered to them the wise answer, which they gave out.
In like manner, the Word of Christ should dwell richly in our heart. We are to refer every matter to the Holy Spirit, and wait for His decision. Then what He bids us to do--we are to do. Thus Christ will rule every thought, every feeling and every affection. He will settle every point of duty. He will sit as the infallible umpire in all questions of daily living--of duty, of relationships, of recreations, of business.
"I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation." Psalm 119:99
"Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. " Psalm 119:9
"Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word." Colossians 3:16
(J.R. Miller)
The throne of Russia was once occupied by two boy princes. They sat side by side and gave their decisions on the gravest questions. Their judgments were so wise and just, that men marveled that princes so young and inexperienced, could know so much of statecraft, or speak with such discretion on questions so difficult. But the secret was that close behind the throne where they sat, hidden by a thin veil, was the Princess Sophia. She heard the cases which were brought to them, and she gave the decisions which they delivered. They referred every question to her, and waited until she had whispered to them the wise answer, which they gave out.
In like manner, the Word of Christ should dwell richly in our heart. We are to refer every matter to the Holy Spirit, and wait for His decision. Then what He bids us to do--we are to do. Thus Christ will rule every thought, every feeling and every affection. He will settle every point of duty. He will sit as the infallible umpire in all questions of daily living--of duty, of relationships, of recreations, of business.
"I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation." Psalm 119:99
"Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. " Psalm 119:9
"Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word." Colossians 3:16
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