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  DEVOTION TO THINGS HOLY
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: Spiritual greatness requires complete devotion to holy living,
following the teachings of Christ and the prophets.

Topics: "Holiness", "Spiritual Devotion"
Scripture References: Luke 9:23, Matthew 5:48, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:14, Colossians 3:2, 2 Timothy 2:15, Hebrews 12:14, James 4:8, 1 Peter 1:15-16

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A.W. Tozer emphasizes that true success, whether in secular or spiritual
realms, requires a significant commitment and sacrifice. He draws
parallels between the dedication of musicians, scientists, and scholars
to their crafts and the devotion needed for spiritual greatness. Tozer
asserts that achieving holiness and spiritual eminence demands a level
of commitment that many are reluctant to embrace. He encourages
believers to heed the teachings of the prophets, apostles, and Christ,
which outline the path to holy living. Ultimately, the pursuit of
spiritual success is a worthy endeavor that comes at a cost.

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Success is any field is costly, but the man who will pay the price can
have it.

The concert pianist must become a slave to his instrument; four hours,
five hours each day he must sit at the keyboard. The scientist must live
for his work. The philosopher must devote himself to thought, the
scholar to his books. The price may seem excessively heavy, but there
are some who consider the reward worthwhile.

The laws of success operate also in the higher field of the soul--
spiritual greatness has its price. Eminence in the things of the Spirit
demands a devotion to these things more complete than most of us are
willing to give. But the law cannot be escaped. If we would be holy we
know the way; the law of holy living is before us. The prophets of the
Old Testament, the apostles of the New and, more than all, the sublime
teachings of Christ are there to tell us how to succeed.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/devotion-to-things-holy/
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