Standards of Life and Service

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Howard, Thomas Henry, 1849-1923

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Standards of Life and Service" by Commissioner T. H. Howard is a collection of spiritual addresses delivered during Holiness Meetings in the early 20th century. The book focuses on themes of personal holiness, sanctification, and the practical application of Christian living, promoting the idea that a true Christian life is marked by a commitment to righteousness and a clean heart. It provides readers with guidance on how to align their lives with God's standards. The opening of the work sets the tone for its exploration of holiness and faith. It speaks to the concept that personal holiness is not optional for believers but a divine command, emphasizing the responsibility of every Christian to seek a sanctified life. The author explains the importance of obedience to God's call for holiness, distinguishing between merely wishing for holiness and actively pursuing it through dedicated action and faith. Throughout the initial pages, the text seeks to instill a sense of urgency and responsibility among believers to connect their spiritual beliefs with their everyday lives, portraying the journey toward holiness as both a blessing and a duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-09-18