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Jesus Said It Is a Blessing to Sorrow for the Sins of the World ㅡ

 “I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not your word.”

 (Psalm 119:158)

The people of God are sighing and crying for the abominations done in the land.

With tears they warn the wicked of their danger in trampling upon the divine law, and with unutterable sorrow they humble themselves before the Lord on account of their own transgressions.

The wicked mock their sorrow, ridicule their solemn appeals, and sneer at what they term their weakness.

But the anguish and humiliation of God’s people is unmistakable evidence that they are regaining the strength and nobility of character lost in consequence of sin.

It is because they are drawing nearer to Christ, and their eyes are fixed upon His perfect purity, that they so clearly discern the exceeding sinfulness of sin.

Their contrition and self-abasement are infinitely more acceptable in the sight of God than is the self-sufficient, haughty spirit of those who see no cause to lament, who scorn the humility of Christ, and who claim perfection while transgressing God’s holy law.

Meekness and lowliness of heart are the conditions for strength and victory.

The crown of glory awaits those who bow at the foot of the cross.

Blessed are these mourners, for they shall be comforted.

 (Testimonies for the Church Volume 5 474)

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