p. 709 | THE TWIN GRACES by Central Christian Advocate

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, Cal. · Nov 24, 1887

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 13, No. 45.

THE TWIN GRACES.

By Central Christian Advocate

CONSCIENTIOUSNESS and sincerity are of inestimable value in every relation of life, but they give a peculiar splendor to Christian character. These virtues spring out of a sensitive nature, conscious of its own dignity and worth, and no less regardful of the rights and privileges of all men in every relation of life. This high breeding, which teaches one to respect others as well as one's self, seems to have its roots in the commandment to do unto others as we wish they should do unto us, and it has its rewards. But it is never perfect until it joins to it the greater commandment that enjoins larger, even perfect, love to God; for it is then purified of all selfishness. In religion we ask for entire sincerity, for the very notion of spiritual religion is exclusive of all deception and hypocrisy. And it is the same in regard to conscientiousness. The awakened and renewed soul can no longer suffer itself to drift aimlessly or yield to currents of worldliness; it has begun to live unto God, and to live as in the immediate presence of God.—Central Christian Advocate.