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  HE THAT IN THESE THINGS SERVETH CHRIST
  by A.B. Simpson
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Summary: We must hold steadfastly to our trust in God and regard every
circumstance as something He is pleased to allow in order to triumph and
remain steadfast in our faith.

Topics: "Trust in God", "Faith"
Scripture References: Luke 22:32, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Hebrews 3:6, Hebrews 10:35, 1 Peter 1:7

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A.B. Simpson emphasizes the necessity of complete trust in God for
effective service, illustrating how Satan targets our faith, as seen in
Peter's denial. Jesus' prayer for Peter highlights the importance of
maintaining faith amidst trials, which are more precious than gold.
Simpson encourages believers to hold steadfastly to their confidence and
to view every circumstance as an opportunity for victory in Christ. He
urges the congregation to maintain a sweet spirit and obedience,
celebrating triumphs in Jesus' name despite challenges.

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God can only use us while we are trusting Him completely. Satan cared
far less for Peter's denial of his Master than for the use he made of it
afterwards to destroy his faith. So Jesus said to him, I have prayed for
thee that thy faith fail not (Like 22:32). It was Peter's faith Satan
attacked, and so it is our faith that he contests. The trial of your
faith, being much more precious that of gold that perisheth (1 Peter
1:7). Whatever else we let go, let us go, let us hold steadfastly to our
trust. Cast not away therefore your confidence (Hebrews 10:35), and hold
fast the confidence and rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end (Hebrews
3:6).

And if you would hold your trust, hold your sweetness, your rightness of
spirit, your obedience to Christ, your victory in every way.

Whatever comes, regard it as of less consequence than that you should
triumph and remain steadfast. Accept every circumstance as something God
is pleased to allow. Wave the4 banner of your victory in the face of
every foe. Go on, shouting in Jesus' name, Thanks be unto God, which
always causeth us to triumph in Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14).

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ab-simpson/he-that-in-these-things-serveth-christ/
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