Thought for January 8

[Thompson, Darryl]

     The only hope of redemption for our fallen race is in Christ; Mary
could find salvation only through the Lamb of God. In herself she
possessed no merit. Her connection with Jesus placed her in no different
spiritual relation to Him from that of any other human soul. This is
indicated in the Saviour's words. He makes clear the distinction between
His relation to her as the Son of man and as the Son of God. The tie of
kinship between them in no way placed her on an equality with Him.
Desire of Ages, p. 147.