[Manna - May 12]
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 7:1
HOW many of the prospective members of the Royal
Priesthood find that they have defilements along this
line, malice, guile, hypocrisy, envy, evil speaking!
It is
safe to say that every one has some, if not all, of these
weaknesses in the flesh to contend with—especially at
the beginning of his entrance upon the priestly vocation.
How carefully all should seek to put all these
away!
How each should scrutinize not only every
act of life and every word and every thought, but,
additionally, every motive underlying his words,
thoughts and actions, so that they may be more and
more purified from the earth defilements and be more
and more acceptable to the Lord! Z.'03-408 R3267:2