[Manna - May 20]
A peculiar people, zealous of good works. Titus 2:14
A "peculiar people,"—not peculiar in dress, nor in
manners, nor in language, nor in foolish, senseless
forms and idiosyncrasies; but peculiar in that it is separate
from the world and the spirit of the world.
It
has the Spirit of Christ—a spirit of full consecration to
the Lord, and separateness from the world and its selfish
aims.
It is peculiar in its adherence to the Word
of the Lord as its only law.
It is peculiar in that it rejects
worldly wisdom when it conflicts with the divine
revelation.
It is peculiar in that it is in the world, but
not of the world.
It is peculiar in that it has a decided
faith and acts in harmony with its faith, and with zeal.
It is peculiar in that it is self-sacrificing and knows no
will but the will of its King.
It is peculiar in that it
knows the Truth and is able to give a reason for the
hope within while others merely speculate and wonder
and doubt. Z.'97-95 R2128:2