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William MacDonald

If we separate the first four words of Genesis 1:1 from the rest of the verse, they form a sort of motto for all of life. They say, "God first."

We find this motto suggested in the first commandment, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me." No one and nothing must take the place of the true and living God.

We find it taught in the story of Elijah and the widow who had only enough flour and oil left to make one final loaf for her son...

Bible Verses: Genesis 1:1Genesis 1:11 Kings 17:12Matthew 6:33Luke 14:26

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T. Austin-Sparks


None of you can be My disciples unless you give up everything. (Luke 14:33 GW)



Nothing is truly established until it has been
yielded up and has received the brand of the Cross upon it. Have you got that?
Even though that may have been given to you from God, there is still always the
danger of something in ourselves impinging upon something that God has given us.

Bible Verses: Luke 14:33

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Samuel Bagster

If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. § Whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple. § Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness.Everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. But I discipline my body and...

Bible Verses: Hebrews 12:1Hebrews 12:2Luke 9:23Luke 14:33Romans 13:121 Corinthians 9:251 Corinthians 9:261 Corinthians 9:27Philippians 3:13Philippians 3:14Hosea 6:3

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Samuel Bagster

The hope which is laid up for you in heaven. § If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable. § We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God. § Whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. § No one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we are appointed to this.Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! § The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,...

Bible Verses: Romans 12:12Colossians 1:51 Corinthians 15:19Acts 14:22Luke 14:271 Thessalonians 3:3Philippians 4:4Romans 15:131 Peter 1:31 Peter 1:8Romans 5:2

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Miles Stanford

Whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after Me, cannot be My disciple" (Luke 14:27).


One hears much today about "body life," with its emphasis upon New Testament gathering, rather than Christ-centered growth. The Body is meant to manifest the Head, and that necessitates spiritual...

Bible Verses: Luke 14:27Galatians 6:14

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Miles Stanford

He said to them all, If any man will come after Me, let him. . . take up his Cross daily" (Luke 9:23).


We go all the way to Calvary in faith and there find ourselves identified with the Lord Jesus in His death and resurrection. And Calvary comes all the way to us in experience as the Holy...

Bible Verses: Luke 9:23Luke 14:27

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