Where We Are
We must become holy in our current state of life by fulfilling our duties and being faithful to God in all things.
Mary Wilder Tileston preaches on the importance of diligently keeping the commandments of the Lord, His testimonies, and statutes, emphasizing the need to do what is right and good in the sight of the Lord for our well-being. She highlights the significance of becoming holy in our current state, being faithful to God in all things, and humbly submitting to His will and Providence. Tileston encourages faithful service to God in both great and small tasks, emphasizing that even the smallest actions become significant when done for God and to deepen our eternal connection with Him.
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Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the Lord your God, and His testimonies, and His statutes, which He hath commanded thee. And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the Lord, that it may be well with thee. DEUTERONOMY 6:17,18
WE ought to become holy in the state in which Providence has placed us, instead of making projects of goodness in the future; and we need the greatest faithfulness to God in the smallest things. That state of life to which God has called us is safe for us, if we fulfil all our duties therein. Accustom yourself to adore His holy will frequently, by humbly submitting your own to His orders and His Providence. Let us do what we know He requires of us, and, as soon as we know His will, let us not spare ourselves, but be very faithful to Him. Such faithfulness ought not merely to lead us to do great things for His service, but whatever our hand finds to do, and which belongs to our state of life. The smallest things become great when God requires them of us; they are small only in themselves; they are always great when they are done for God, and when they serve to unite us with Him eternally.
FRANCOIS DE LA MOTHE FÉNELON
Sermon Outline
- The Call to Holiness
- The Importance of Submission
- Faithfulness in Small Things
- Do great things for God's service
- Do whatever is required in our state of life
- Smallest tasks become great when done for God
Key Quotes
“The smallest things become great when God requires them of us; they are small only in themselves; they are always great when they are done for God, and when they serve to unite us with Him eternally.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“Accustom yourself to adore His holy will frequently, by humbly submitting your own to His orders and His Providence.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
Application Points
- Make a conscious effort to submit to God's will and adore His holy will frequently.
- Recognize the importance of faithfulness to God in all aspects of life, including the smallest tasks.
- Cultivate a deeper relationship with God by doing whatever is required in your state of life and serving Him in all things.