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Sonship
and Redemption of Body
Watchman Nee tells about a
new convert who came in deep distress to see him. "No matter how much I
pray
no matter how hard I try
I simply cannot seem to be faithful to my Lord.
I think I'm losing my salvation." Nee said
"Do you see this dog
here? He is my dog. He is house-trained; he never makes a mess; he is obedient;
he is a pure delight to me. Out in the kitchen I have a son
a baby son. He
makes a mess
he throws his food around
he fouls his clothes
he is a total
mess. But who is going to inherit my kingdom? Not my dog; my son is my heir.
You are Jesus Christ's heir because it is for you that He died." We are
Christ's heirs
not through our perfection but by means of His grace.
Unknown.