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"Partakers of the benefit." 1 Timothy 6:2

The gospel is a benefit—God's greatest and best gift. 

It benefits every person who receives it: 
It benefits his intellect—informing it. 
It benefits his heart—sanctifying it. 
It benefits his conscience—giving it repose. 
It benefits his temper—controlling and sweetening it. 
It benefits his life—preventing many evils, and directing to the attainment and possession of many blessings. 

It benefits the family where it rules. It makes . . .
the husband kind,
the wife considerate,
the parents exemplary,
and the children obedient.

It benefits the nation in which it works. It . . .
suggests good laws,
requires good government,
and makes good subjects.

All who partake of this benefit . . .
perceive its divinity,
approve its doctrines,
receive its blessings,
submit to its precepts,
observe its ordinances,
employ it for every useful purpose. 

Many listen to the gospel, 
some approve of it,
only a few actually partake of it—and are benefited by it. 

In their state—they are justified.
In their character—they are sanctified.
In their circumstances—they are happy; 
for all things work together for their good.

Have you benefited by the gospel?

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