Morning, Jul 4 Sanctify them through thy truth. — John 17:17 Sanctification begins in regeneration. The Spirit of God infuses into man that new living principle by which he becomes “a new creature” in Christ Jesus. This work, which begins in the new birth, is carried on in two ways—mortification, whereby the lusts of the flesh are subdued and kept under; and vivification, by which the life which God has put within us is made to be a well of water springing up unto everlasting life. This is carried on every day in what is called “perseverance,” by which the Christian is preserved and continued in a gracious state, and is made to abound in good works unto the praise and glory of God; and it culminates or comes to perfection, in “glory,” when the soul, being thoroughly purged, is caught up to dwell with holy beings at the right hand of the Majesty on high. But while the Spirit of God is thus the author of sanctification, yet there is a visible agency employed which must not be forgotten. “Sanctify them,” said Jesus, “through thy truth: thy word is truth.” The passages of Scripture which prove that the instrument of our sanctification is the Word of God are very many. The Spirit of God brings to our minds the precepts and doctrines of truth, and applies them with power. These are heard in the ear, and being received in the heart, they work in us to will and to do of God’s good pleasure. The truth is the sanctifier, and if we do not hear or read the truth, we shall not grow in sanctification. We only progress in sound living as we progress in sound understanding. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” Do not say of any error, “It is a mere matter of opinion.” No man indulges an error of judgment, without sooner or later tolerating an error in practice. Hold fast the truth, for by so holding the truth shall you be sanctified by the Spirit of God. Sent from Morning & Evening app for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=yuku.morneve.app&referrer=utm_source%3Dself-share%26utm_medium%3Dyuku.morneve.app-market

http://bible.com/1/2ti1.7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

With will one can do anything. -Samuel Smiles

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. -Proverbs 13:11

John 14:21 () 21 Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him. #Bible http://mydailybible.org/dv/esv/2014-07-04.htm

I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. (NLT) -Psalm 119:45 When you are driving and find you are driving under the speed limit there is a sense of freedom. There are no worries of wondering what the speed limit is, if you will get caught, or feeling guilty for speeding. Devoting yourself to knowing and honoring God's ways brings freedom in the same way. You can walk confidently with God. Download this app to get your daily devotions: http://bit.ly/16uZrQ5

Faith's Checkbook: The Word, Necessary Food Matt 4:4 - Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Source: Daily Faith - http://www.youdevotion.com/faith/july/4

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. -John 3:16