"King of kings, and Lord of lords."
"Ruler of rulers, and Lord of rulers." – Revelation 19:16
The twofold idea of Jesus brought Him into the nearest individual connection to, and sensitivity for, the two incredible divisions of the race- - the Commonalty and the Nobility- - and along these lines He turns into a legitimate subject of informational examination to both. We have considered His lack of clarity and dishonor as man; it remains that we think about Him as having the most astounding rank and as wearing the noblest title as God- - "Ruler of rulers, and LORD of rulers." The present reflection, along these lines, delivers itself to those upon whom is given the respect, the obligations, and the duties of high birth and rank. It is not regularly that such are particularly chosen by the clergymen of religion as objects of devout direction. For each different class Christian sensitivity is felt, and religious endeavors made; while those of higher rank in the public arena are passed by in cool disregard, as though their unceasing advantages were not similarly as valuable, and as though their spirit risks were not fantastically more noteworthy. Be that as it may, what are the genuine guidelines we may assemble from a thought of Jesus in the light of His raised rank?
The primary that inspires us is that, human rank is of Divine arrangement. Each benefit of respectability begins with God. "He puts down one, and raises up another." Human culture in its system shows His embellishment hand. It is difficult to follow the different levels which exist, the needy connection of each to the next, and of all to God, and not respect His intelligence and revere His integrity in the sublime development of social orders. To Him, at that point, you are to allude your rank. Regardless of whether by legacy, or by benefit, you will undoubtedly recognize God in its bestowment, genuinely considering the end for which it was given, the obligations it includes, the obligations it forces, and the grave record you need to give of its utilization at the last Great Day.
Consider Jesus as on no event either denying or disavowing His rank. Actually, at the exact instant that He was occupied with the most deigning demonstration of His life He declared it. "I, your LORD and MASTER, have washed your feet." It has been the mixed up thought of some great men that, change to Christ essentially requested and fundamentally included a surrender of their social position. No judgment could be more to blame, no progression more unscriptural. The religion of Christ levels and obliterates only indecency and blunder. The Bible instructing is, "Let each man live in the calling wherein he was called." If, at that point, the beauty of God has called you in the higher strolls of life, recognized and titled, to give up your position and, therefore, its ethical impact in the Church and on the planet, were an imprudence and a transgression. Fortune and Grace never conflict. Where Grace has called you, there let Providence keep you, and utilize you for God.
Consider Jesus in the quietude and haughtiness which rank forces. Was there ever a being so high, but then ever one so docile and modest, as Christ? Watch against the egotism of high birth. The costliest and brightest pearl in your coronet will be the lowliness with which you wear it. "Deign to men of low domain." "Learn of Me, for I am compliant and humble in heart."
Consider Jesus as sanctifying His rank to the benefit of man and the eminence of God. See that yours is not egotistically had, but rather unselfishly utilized. Wear it not as a negligible enhancement, but rather utilize it as a relentless power, fit for presenting height, success, and bliss upon all who are advantaged to come quite close to its daylight. Keep the amazing truth full in see that, at Jesus' feet each royal diadem, and sacrosanct miter, and honorable coronet, and ermined robe must be laid, and into His hands the stewardship be surrendered! Lay your title at His feet now- - a sacred and a sanctified thing to God! Under a serious feeling of its repulsive duty, look for beauty from Christ to dedicate it to the expansion of His kingdom, the promotion of His gospel, and the prosperity of man on the planet.
The twofold idea of Jesus brought Him into the nearest individual connection to, and sensitivity for, the two incredible divisions of the race- - the Commonalty and the Nobility- - and along these lines He turns into a legitimate subject of informational examination to both. We have considered His lack of clarity and dishonor as man; it remains that we think about Him as having the most astounding rank and as wearing the noblest title as God- - "Ruler of rulers, and LORD of rulers." The present reflection, along these lines, delivers itself to those upon whom is given the respect, the obligations, and the duties of high birth and rank. It is not regularly that such are particularly chosen by the clergymen of religion as objects of devout direction. For each different class Christian sensitivity is felt, and religious endeavors made; while those of higher rank in the public arena are passed by in cool disregard, as though their unceasing advantages were not similarly as valuable, and as though their spirit risks were not fantastically more noteworthy. Be that as it may, what are the genuine guidelines we may assemble from a thought of Jesus in the light of His raised rank?
The primary that inspires us is that, human rank is of Divine arrangement. Each benefit of respectability begins with God. "He puts down one, and raises up another." Human culture in its system shows His embellishment hand. It is difficult to follow the different levels which exist, the needy connection of each to the next, and of all to God, and not respect His intelligence and revere His integrity in the sublime development of social orders. To Him, at that point, you are to allude your rank. Regardless of whether by legacy, or by benefit, you will undoubtedly recognize God in its bestowment, genuinely considering the end for which it was given, the obligations it includes, the obligations it forces, and the grave record you need to give of its utilization at the last Great Day.
Consider Jesus as on no event either denying or disavowing His rank. Actually, at the exact instant that He was occupied with the most deigning demonstration of His life He declared it. "I, your LORD and MASTER, have washed your feet." It has been the mixed up thought of some great men that, change to Christ essentially requested and fundamentally included a surrender of their social position. No judgment could be more to blame, no progression more unscriptural. The religion of Christ levels and obliterates only indecency and blunder. The Bible instructing is, "Let each man live in the calling wherein he was called." If, at that point, the beauty of God has called you in the higher strolls of life, recognized and titled, to give up your position and, therefore, its ethical impact in the Church and on the planet, were an imprudence and a transgression. Fortune and Grace never conflict. Where Grace has called you, there let Providence keep you, and utilize you for God.
Consider Jesus in the quietude and haughtiness which rank forces. Was there ever a being so high, but then ever one so docile and modest, as Christ? Watch against the egotism of high birth. The costliest and brightest pearl in your coronet will be the lowliness with which you wear it. "Deign to men of low domain." "Learn of Me, for I am compliant and humble in heart."
Consider Jesus as sanctifying His rank to the benefit of man and the eminence of God. See that yours is not egotistically had, but rather unselfishly utilized. Wear it not as a negligible enhancement, but rather utilize it as a relentless power, fit for presenting height, success, and bliss upon all who are advantaged to come quite close to its daylight. Keep the amazing truth full in see that, at Jesus' feet each royal diadem, and sacrosanct miter, and honorable coronet, and ermined robe must be laid, and into His hands the stewardship be surrendered! Lay your title at His feet now- - a sacred and a sanctified thing to God! Under a serious feeling of its repulsive duty, look for beauty from Christ to dedicate it to the expansion of His kingdom, the promotion of His gospel, and the prosperity of man on the planet.
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