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(J.R. Miller)
"He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God." Revelation 2:7
The daily temptations which make every true life such a painful conflict from beginning to end--bring us constant opportunities for growth of character. To struggle--is to grow strong. The soldier's art can be learned, and the soldier's honors can be won--only on the field of battle.
If you would grow into the beauty of the Master, you must accept the conflicts, and fight the battles. You can live easy if you will, by declining every struggle--but you will then get little out of life which is truly noble and worthy. The best things all come after the battle--you must fight your way across the field to get them. Heaven is only for those who overcome. No one gets the crown--without the conflict!
"To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne." Revelation 3:21
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(J.R. Miller)
"He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God." Revelation 2:7
The daily temptations which make every true life such a painful conflict from beginning to end--bring us constant opportunities for growth of character. To struggle--is to grow strong. The soldier's art can be learned, and the soldier's honors can be won--only on the field of battle.
If you would grow into the beauty of the Master, you must accept the conflicts, and fight the battles. You can live easy if you will, by declining every struggle--but you will then get little out of life which is truly noble and worthy. The best things all come after the battle--you must fight your way across the field to get them. Heaven is only for those who overcome. No one gets the crown--without the conflict!
"To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne." Revelation 3:21
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