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Posted by Michael Harrison (Member # 6801) on :

We shall be safeguarded from these two perils, of overconfidence through continued victory, and of weakening fear through failure, if we remember God’s Word concerning the absoluteness of the victory that is ours in Christ. That victory is not a relative thing, not a comparative thing, not a matter of degree at all: it is the freedom with which the Son sets men free (John 8:36). Not that we are given “sinless perfection.” We always have our sinful nature, which can sin and will sin any moment that we fail to trust Christ for His victory in us. But as we trust Him, His victory in us is absolute.

Charles Trumbull, "Perils of the Victorious life."

Posted by Eden (Member # 5728) on :

I may go out to get me a Charles Trumbull book to read. Looks like he's "got it".

love, Eden

Posted by Michael Harrison (Member # 6801) on :

and love - Mike!

Posted by Eden (Member # 5728) on :

And I remember you saying, "Love, Eden", what's that all about??? I guess that's why this Topic is called by the Holy Spirit, "Not a matter of degree!", eh? LOL

Posted by Michael Harrison (Member # 6801) on :

quote:
But as we trust Him, His victory in us is absolute
quote:
Trumbull

Absolute is a strong, yet proper word to describe the provision of Christ. It is not a matter of degree, except to the extent that it is 'absolute'. Anything less is not His provision.