The way to spiritual health

"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many." Mark 10:45

There is no such thing as a consecrated life, which is not consecrated to Christian service. The way to spiritual health , lies in the paths of toil.

The reason of so much doubt and discontent in the hearts of Christian people, is that so many sit with folded hands, with no occupation but brooding over their own problems and cares.

If they would but go out and begin to toil for others, they would forget themselves, and the joy of the Lord would flow into their souls. There is no way to fulfill life's grand meaning, and to enter into life's fullest joy — but by living lives of devotion to Christian service.

Usefulness is the true measure of living. Our Lord made fruit the test of discipleship. What is fruit? It is something which the tree bears to feed men's hunger.

In discipleship, then, fruit is something which grows upon our lives — which others may take and feed upon. It is anything in us, or that we do, which does good to others. A fruitful Christian life is one, therefore, which is a blessing to men — one that is useful and helpful.

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