Some words of encouragement from the last chapter of
“Steps to Christ for a sanctified life”

Many who are sincerely seeking for holiness of heart and
purity of life seem perplexed and discouraged. They are
constantly looking to themselves, and lamenting their lack of
faith; and because they have no faith, they feel that they cannot
claim the blessing of God. These persons mistake feeling for
faith. They look above the simplicity of true faith, and thus bring
great darkness upon their souls. They should turn the mind
from self, to dwell upon the mercy and goodness of God and to
recount His promises, and then simply believe that He will fulfill
His word. We are not to trust in our faith, but in the promises of
God. When we repent of our past transgressions of His law, and
resolve to render obedience in the future, we should believe that
God for Christ’s sake accepts us, and forgives our sins.
Darkness and discouragement will sometimes come upon
the soul and threaten to overwhelm us, but we should not cast
away our confidence. We must keep the eye fixed on Jesus, feel-
ing or no feeling. We should seek to faithfully perform every
known duty, and then calmly rest in the promises of God.

Shabbat shalom!

by ralfern