11. Because Jesus delighted to do God’s will and had God’s law in His heart, what effect did this have on His daily life? Psalm 40:9-10.
NOTE: ‘You may be thoroughly converted and transformed, and be indeed children of God, enjoying not only the knowledge of His will, but, by your example, leading others in the same path of humble obedience and consecration. Real godliness is diffusive and communicative. The psalmist says: “I have not hid Thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared Thy faithfulness and Thy salvation: I have not concealed Thy loving-kindness and Thy truth from the great congregation.” Wherever the love of God is, there is always a desire to express it.’ Testimonies, volume 3, page 543.
12. How may we become perfect to do the will of God? Hebrews 13:20-21.
NOTE: ‘This work can be accomplished only through faith in Christ, by the power of the indwelling Spirit of God. Paul admonishes believers: “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.” Philippians 2:12, 13. The Christian will feel the promptings of sin, but he will maintain a constant warfare against it. Here is where Christ’s help is needed. Human weakness becomes united to divine strength, and faith exclaims: “Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57.’ Great Controversy, page 469.
13. When our lives are in harmony with God’s will, what will be our attitude of mind? Philippians 4:11; 1 Timothy 6:6-8; Hebrews 13:5.
NOTE: ‘True religion brings man into harmony with the laws of God, physical, mental, and moral. It teaches self-control, serenity, temperance. Religion ennobles the mind, refines the taste, and sanctifies the judgment. It makes the soul a partaker of the purity of heaven. Faith in God’s love and overruling providence lightens the burdens of anxiety and care. It fills the heart with joy and contentment in the highest or the lowliest lot. Religion tends directly to promote health, to lengthen life, and to heighten our enjoyment of all its blessings. It opens to the soul a never-failing fountain of happiness. Would that all who have not chosen Christ might realise that he has something vastly better to offer them than they are seeking for themselves.’ Christian Education, page 68.
LESSON INSIGHT: We will know that we are living according to the will of God when we delight to do His will. If we feel any reluctance to do His will, then our heart is not yet fully in tune with His; the old self is not yet dead. Let us no longer mark out a way, nor seek to bring the Lord to our wishes. Our faith can be just as firm, and more reliable, by committing our desires to the all-wise God and, without feverish anxiety, in perfect confidence trusting all to Him. We have the promise. We know that He hears us if we ask according to His will.