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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 25, 1909

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 86, No. 8.

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SOMETHING more is needed than a compilation of moral precepts in order to overcome evil, and reveal the divine character. There must be not simply right principles, but the necessary power to translate principles into conduct. This is the essence of the gospel—“the power of God unto salvation.” Confucius was a good moralist, but he has never lifted the Chinese above the low plane of expediency. Jesus of Nazareth not only taught the truth, but he was the truth, and by the power of his own indwelling he becomes the truth in the hearts and lives of those who receive him. “The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.”
THE final retribution that comes to spiritual Babylon is meted out according to her self-glorification and her delicious living. Rev. 18:6, 7. The rule of conduct for God's people is the direct antithesis of this. “For the grace of God hath appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present world; looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.” Titus 2:11-13. How appropriate is this instruction for the people who expect to stand in the days when Babylon's punishment is meted out to her!