Jesus wants you to be happy,
but you cannot be happy in having your own way
and following the impulses of your own heart...
Our notions, our peculiarities,
are wholly human and must not be humored or indulged.
Self is to be crucified,
not now and then but daily,
and the physical, mental, and spiritual must be subordinate to the will of God.
The glory of God, the perfection of Christian character,
is to be the aim, the purpose, of our life.
Christ's followers must imitate Christ in disposition....
Like Christ
is the watchword, not like your father or your mother,
is the watchword, not like your father or your mother,
but like Jesus Christ - hid in Christ,
clothed with Christ's righteousness imbued with the Spirit of Christ.
Mind Character and Personality pg 644
PS. If you would like to read something on grace that will put a smile on your face check out my brother's post: GRACE
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