• First Victories Won in the Home

    Victory in the Conflict Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus…. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 2 Timothy 2:1-3 — {ML 319.1} In all that pertains to the success of God’s work, the very first victories are to be won in the…

  • The Will is the Deciding Power

    Victory in the Conflict Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Romans 12:2 — {ML 318.1} There is nothing that can keep you away from God but a rebellious will. —…

  • Through Christ There is Victory

    Victory in the Conflict Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 — {ML 317.1} Christ has power from His Father to give His divine grace and strength to man, making it possible for him through His name to overcome…. — {ML 317.2} All are personally…

  • In Christ There is Strength

    Victory in the Conflict Let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me. Isaiah 27:5 — {ML 316.1} The enemy cannot overcome the humble learner of Christ, the one who walks prayerfully before the Lord. Christ interposes Himself as a shelter, a retreat,…

  • The Sword of the Spirit

    Equipped for Victory And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17 — {ML 315.1} We know the dangers and temptations that beset the youth at the present time are not few or small…. We live in an age when to resist evil calls…

  • The Helmet of Salvation

    Equipped for Victory For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke. Isaiah 59:17 — {ML 314.1} Many have confused ideas in regard to conversion. They have often heard the…

  • The Shield of Faith

    Equipped for Victory Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Ephesians 6:16 — {ML 313.1} Faith in God’s Word, prayerfully studied and practically applied, will be our shield from Satan’s power and will bring us off conquerors through the blood of…

  • Feet Shod with Gospel of Peace

    Equipped for Victory And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. Ephesians 6:15 — {ML 312.1} The Lord is soon coming. Talk it, pray it, believe it. Make it a part of the life. You will have to meet a doubting, objecting spirit, but this will give way before firm, consistent…

  • The Breastplate of Righteousness

    Equipped for Victory Having on the breastplate of righteousness. Ephesians 6:14 — {ML 311.1} Clad in the armor of Christ’s righteousness, the church is to enter upon her final conflict. "Fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners," she is to go forth into all the world, conquering…

  • Loins Girt About with Truth

    Equipped for Victory Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand, Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth. Ephesians 6:13, 14 — {ML 310.1} It is when we walk in the light that shines upon…