[Manna - February 19]
Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unfaithful nothing is pure; but both their mind and conscience are defiled: they profess to have known God, but by their works they renounce Him, being abominable and disobedient, and as to every good work worthless. Titus 1:15,16 (Diaglott)
WHAT a terrible condition this is, and how careful
all the Lord's people should be, not only to have pure
hearts, pure minds, but also to keep their consciences
very tender, in close accord with the Word of the
Lord.
This condition can only be maintained by
judging ourselves, and that strictly and frequently,
by the standard which God has given us, His law of
love.
"I want the first approach to feel
Of pride or fond desire;
To catch the wandering of my will,
And quench the kindling fire." Z.'99-214 R2516:6