Satan’s Devices · §27 · John Wesley

Rejoice for others

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And if you see any who appear (so far as man can judge, but God alone searches the hearts (Jeremiah 17:10)) to be already partakers of their hope, already made perfect in love, far from envying the grace of God in them, let it rejoice and comfort your heart. Glorify God for their sake. If one member is honored, shall not all the members rejoice with it (1 Corinthians 12:26)? Instead of jealousy or evil suspicion concerning them, praise God for the consolation. Rejoice in having a fresh proof of the faithfulness of God in fulfilling all his promises. And stir yourself up the more to apprehend that for which you also are apprehended by Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:12).

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6. And if you see any who appear (so far as man can judge, but God alone searcheth the hearts) to be already partakers of their hope, already made perfect in love: far from envying the grace of God in them, let it rejoice and comfort your heart. Glorify God for their sake. If one member is honoured, shall not all the members rejoice with it? Instead of jealousy or evil surmising concerning them, praise God for the consolation. Rejoice in having a fresh proof of the faithfulness of God in fulfilling all his promises. And stir yourself up the more, to apprehend that for which you also are apprehended of Christ Jesus.

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