Characters Polished After the Similitude of a Palace

[Thompson, Darryl]

Characters Polished After the Similitude of a Palace

     That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our
daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a
palace. Ps. 144:12  

     If the youth rightly appreciate this important matter of
character-building, they will see the necessity of doing their work so
that it will stand the test of investigation before God. The humblest
and weakest, by persevering effort in resisting temptation and seeking
wisdom from above, may reach heights that now seem impossible. These
attainments cannot come without a determined purpose to be faithful in
the fulfillment of little duties. It requires constant watchfulness that
crooked traits shall not be left to strengthen. The young may have moral
power; for Jesus came into the world that He might be our example, and
give to all youth and those of every age divine help.  

     This world is God's workshop, and every stone that can be used in
the heavenly temple must be hewed and polished until it is a tried and
precious stone, fitted for its place in the Lord's building. But if we
refuse to be trained and disciplined, we shall be as stones that will
not be hewed and polished, and that are cast aside at last as useless.  

     It may be that much work needs to be done . . . , that you are a
rough stone, which must be squared and polished before it can fill a
place in God's temple. You need not be surprised if with hammer and
chisel God cuts away the sharp corners of your character until you are
prepared to fill the place He has for you. No human being can accomplish
this work. Only by God can it be done. And be assured that He will not
strike one useless blow. His every blow is struck in love, for your
eternal happiness. He knows your infirmities and works to restore, not
to destroy.  

     A character polished after the similitude of a palace . . . may
shine in the courts of the Lord forever. 

>From My Life Today - Page 268