The secret of development of Christian character is the realization of our own powerlessness

The secret of development of Christian character is the realization of our own powerlessness,acknowledge powerlessness,and the consequent turning unto the Lord for help.The plain fact is that of ourselves we are utterly unable to practice a single precept or obey a single command that is set before us in the Scriptures.For example:"Love your enemies"but of ourselves we cannot do this or make ourselves do it."In nothing be anxious"- but who can avoid and prevent anxiety when things go wrong? Awake to righteousness and sin not"- but who can help sinning? These are merely examples selected at random from scores of others.

AW Pink

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