Be Zealous
of Good Works
Who
gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto
himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Titus 2:14
Christ's followers have been redeemed for
service. Our Lord teaches that the true object of life is ministry. Christ
Himself was a worker, and to all His followers He gives the law of
service--service to God and to their fellow men. Here Christ has presented to
the world a higher conception of life than they had ever known. By living to
minister for others man is brought into connection with Christ. The law of
service becomes the connecting link which binds us to God and to our fellow
men.
To His servants Christ commits "His
goods"--something to be put to use for Him. He gives "to every man
his work." Each has his place in the eternal plan of Heaven. Each is to
work in cooperation with Christ for the salvation of souls. Not more surely is
the place prepared for us in the heavenly mansions than is the special place
designated on earth where we are to work for God. . . .
And those who would be workers together
with God must strive for perfection of every organ of the body and quality of
the mind. True education is the preparation of the physical, mental, and moral
powers for the performance of every duty; it is the training of body, mind, and
soul for divine service. . . .
Of every Christian the Lord requires
growth in efficiency and capability in every line. Christ has paid us our
wages, even His own blood and suffering, to secure our willing service. He came
to our world to give us an example of how we should work and what spirit we
should bring into our labor. He desires us to show how we can best advance His
work and glorify His name in the world, crowning with honor, with the greatest
love and devotion, the Father who "so loved the world, that He gave His
only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have
everlasting life."
From My Life Today - Page 223
