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message 1: by John (new) - rated it 4 stars

Apr 10, 2016 12:49PM

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12. More about the first state. She tells how far we can, with God’s help, progress by ourselves, and speaks of the danger of seeking supernatural and extra ordinary experiences until the Lord bestows them on us

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message 2: by Sheila (new)

Apr 17, 2016 07:47AM

She's saying, do your homework even though you may not comprehend its meaning till later. Keep going, keep trying.

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message 3: by John (last edited Apr 25, 2016 03:44AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Apr 25, 2016 03:44AM

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I thought there were some beautiful and memorable thoughts about humility in this chapter:

"We should instead thank the Lord for allowing us the wish to please Him, even though our works are poor."

"For humility has this excellent quality, that no work which is done in a humble state leaves any distaste in the soul."

"I am quite certain, however, that the Lord will never allow anyone to be harmed who endeavours to approach Him with humility."

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