PATIENCE—LOVE AT ITS BEST
Luke 6:12-19
Jesus let others help him. We may think He could have gotten along without help, if anybody could or can. They weren’t the best helpers. They stumbled, and blundered, and—worse. They didn’t understand him. They misunderstood him, and they hindered him, too. It would have been easier without them, sometimes. But patiently, gently, without getting provoked, he let them help him. It was a great thing for them. And he’s our Example in service.

Titus 2:12  Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

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THE HUMANNESS OF REAL LOVE

Mark 2:13-22

Jesus had principles, but no hard-and-fast rules. He never wavered a jot on principle. But he was as pliable as love when it came to fitting into people’s needs. He met people where they were. He gave them just what they needed, forgiving sins, or giving bread for their hunger. With greatest patience and thoughtfulness he adapted himself so as to help and win. It’s the love-rule of service. He’s our Example.

Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,   

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STEADY! STEADY THERE!!
Matthew 3:13-17; Matthew 4:12-16
Jesus started in on the great task appointed him. It was uphill work from the start. There seemed no chance, humanly, of getting through. There was every, chance, humanly, of failing dismally. But he had no doubt of the Father’s plan; that was enough. Steadily, prayerfully, he began. The first step was clear. He took it, and took it heel and toe, fully and bravely. This is the way for us. He’s our Example.

Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? 

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HE’LL HELP US REACH IT

Philippians 2:1-11

Imitating is the commonest act of life. Everything depends on whom and what we imitate. An example, true and winsome —this is the need. Jesus was just this. In his simplicity, his unselfishness, his purity, his earnestness, his devotion to his Father, his sympathy for men, he is the Example. Then he’s more; he gives power to follow the Example. Keep your eye on Jesus.

Isaiah 1:17 Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

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THE “DO” CREED

1John 3:14-24

We really believe just as much as we do; the rest is religious talk. We’re saved by faith in Jesus. And the real, simple article of faith, in good working order, controls the habits and hand and purse. Most of our brothers of all the world today are hungry, actually; and yet hungrier for the Bread of life. And we have it. And we can give it. Are we? Or, are we keeping most for ourselves?

Isaiah 1:16 Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;

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