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  MY PEACE I GIVE UNTO YOU
  by A.B. Simpson
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Summary: The secret to abiding peace is to give yourself to God, allow
the Holy Spirit to possess your heart, and be habitually occupied with
Jesus.

Topics: "Spiritual Growth", "Trials And Suffering"
Scripture References: Job 23:10, Psalm 66:10, Proverbs 27:21, Isaiah 48:10, Malachi 3:3, Hebrews 12:29, James 1:2, 1 Peter 1:7, Revelation 3:18, Revelation 18:9

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DESCRIPTION
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In this sermon, the preacher delves into the concept of fiery ordeal as
depicted in the Bible, particularly focusing on the refining process
likened to a smelting furnace where impurities are removed. The fiery
trials symbolize the challenges and sufferings believers face, aiming to
purify their character to be more Christ-like. The preacher emphasizes
the importance of enduring these trials with faith and trust in God's
refining work, drawing parallels to the meticulous process of refining
silver and gold. Through various biblical examples and insights, the
sermon highlights the purpose of afflictions as tests that ultimately
lead to spiritual growth and the manifestation of God's image in
believers.

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CONTENT
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Here lies the secret of abiding peace-God's peace. We give ourselves to
God and the Holy Spirit takes possession of our hearts. It is indeed
"Peace, peace." But it is at this precise point that the devil begins to
interfere, and he does it through our thoughts, diverting or distracting
them as the occasion requires. This is the time to prove the sincerity
of our consecration and the singleness of our hearts. If we truly desire
His presence more than anything, we will turn away from every
conflicting thought and look steadily up to Jesus. But if we desire the
gratification of our impulses more than His presence, we will yield to
the passionate word, or the frivolous thought, or the sinful diversion.

Then when we come back, our Shepherd has gone, and we wonder why our
peace has departed.

Failure occurs often in some insignificant thing-usually a thought or
word. The soul that would not fear to climb a mountain may actually
stumble over a straw. The real secret of perfect rest is to be
jealously, habitually occupied with Jesus.

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