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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 23, 1911

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 47.

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The Meek

By H. E. Sawyer-Hopkins

H. E. SAWYER-HOPKINS
“BLESSED are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” It was such a spirit, a willingness to be taught, that one of Christ’s chosen disciples possessed; every word that the Master imparted to the disciples was eagerly received and cherished by Matthew. Though a man of wealth, he was ready to make any sacrifice for the advancement of Christ’s kingdom. He had a heart full of love for the Saviour, whose teachings had great attractions for him; and when Jesus said, “Follow me,” he willingly did so, although he felt it was an undeserved honor conferred upon him. To be in his presence was the disciple’s delight; he gladly listened to his words of wisdom and beheld his wonderful works.
Is not this a lesson for the true child of God in this present age? While forming a character for a home in the new earth, we should not only willingly listen to words of wisdom to fit us for that future home, but carefully treasure them up in our hearts and carry them out in our daily lives, without murmuring or doubting, saying with the sweet singer of Israel, “I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.”
May these beautiful words find a ready response in the heart of every humble disciple of the meek and lowly Jesus: “If we possess the humility of the Master, we shall rise above the slights, the rebuffs, the annoyances to which we are daily exposed, and they will cease to cast a gloom over the spirit.” “Lowliness of heart is the strength that gives victory to the followers of Christ.”
Pomona, Cal.