The Deeper the Work of Grace, by Thomas Moor (1882)

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The Deeper the Work of Grace by Thomas Moor, “Counsels and Thoughts for the Spiritual Life of Believers” 1882

It is the characteristic of a growing state of grace not to see its growth, but to see more clearly our shortcomings. The nearer the light, the more visible are our imperfections. In the same way, the deeper the work of grace, the more opposition will it usually encounter in the heart; and the inward evil will generally become more vividly realized by the believer.

The more we have of:

each grace: the more clearly shall we discern its opposite within.
humility: the more shall we know and mourn over our pride.
patience: the more shall we know and mourn over our impatience.
faith: the more shall we know and mourn over our unbelief.
conformity to the image of Christ: the more shall we know and mourn over our lack of conformity to Him.
self-denial: the more shall we know and mourn over our selfishness.
love for Christ: the more shall we know and mourn over our lack of love for Him.

Thus each grace becomes a light to show us how much of the contrary we have by nature.

Indeed, by this means we grow in grace, because thus we more fully know our great need of the Lord Jesus, and are led to look more humbly, confidently, and helplessly to Him, to whom we can never look in vain. Nothing draws so abundantly from His fullness, as a helpless trusting heart.

Words of Wisdom from the Cloud of Witnesses: "Cloud of Witnesses" refers to those in Heaven who have run their races and are now with the Lord. Their words of wisdom are filled with faith, hope, love, and joy that warm our souls. Their words present the eternal truths of God that grow us and give us joy. And their words strengthen our souls, equip our minds, encourage our hearts, and empower us to stand firm in our faith and be motivated, ready, and willing to share the hope we have in Jesus.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith...(Hebrews 12:1-2)

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