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A Character
Extraordinary
`In
Jesus is the tenderness of the shepherd, the affection of the
parent, and the matchless grace of the compassionate Saviour.'
(DA826)
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`The
emblem in the form of a dove that hovered over Jesus at His
baptism represents His gentleness of character.' (2SM238)
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`As
the people looked upon Him, they saw a face where divine
compassion was blended with conscious power. Every glance of
the eye, every feature of the countenance, was marked with
humility, and expressive of unutterable love. He seemed to be
surrounded by an atmosphere of spiritual influence. While His
manners were gentle and unassuming, He impressed men with a
sense of power that was hidden yet could not be wholly
concealed.' (DA137)
`A
most courteous manner characterized the work of the Saviour.'
(CH435)
`His
life was as the garden of the Lord in which grew every tree
that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. His
sensibility, courtesy, and love brought Him into close
sympathy with humanity.' (5T421)
`In
the heart of Jesus, where reigned perfect harmony with God,
there was perfect peace. He was never elated by applause, nor
dejected by censure or disappointment. Amid the greatest
opposition and the most cruel treatment, He was still of good
courage.' (DA330)
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`The
love of Jesus - who can comprehend it? Infinitely more tender
and self-denying than a mother's love.' (SL93) |
`Love
for God, zeal for His glory, and love for fallen humanity,
brought Jesus to earth to suffer and to die. This was the
controlling power of His life. This principle He bids us
adopt.' (DA330)
He
`came into the world to bring all resistance and authority into
subjection to Himself, but He did not claim obedience through
the strength of argument or the voice of command; He went
about doing good and teaching His followers the things which
belonged to their peace. He stirred up no strife, He resented
no personal injuries, but met with meek submission the
insults, the false accusations, and the cruel scourging of
those who hated Him and condemned Him to death. Jesus is our
example. His life is a practical illustration of His divine
teachings. His character is a living exhibition of the way to
do good and overcome evil.' (4T139)
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