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[no audio] This time be blessed with the devotional message, which will come from one of our very fine brothers, the Reverend R.T. George,

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Antioch Baptist Church, Oakland, California. [ Applause ] >> To President Wilson and to all of the officers of this very fine Congress, in fact,

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greatest Congress that's existing in America today. And to the delegation here, assembled and the studious applicators, I want you to know it's a joy, it's a privilege, it's a blessing to be able to share just a moment on such a historical occasion.

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Let me invite you to go with me to the Gospel according to Saint John, verses 1 through Chapter. (silence) (silence)

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[ Silence ] [silence] was the Word. And the Word was with God.

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And the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him, and without him was nothing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men.

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And the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not. I want to share this thought with you. Great God our King. It is very evident that the writer of the fourth gospel was a learned scholar.

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He had been exposed to the best in Greek thought and culture. Yet, when he penned his great message about the religion and the works of Jesus, he began with God, saying, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was God."

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The Gospel of Saint John is a rich religious book, and much that it contains escapes human understanding and yields not to the logic of men. Because of this, it has often been misunderstood. The winds of doubt have blown against it.

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The storms of skepticism have beaten upon it, and the floods of hate and evil have surged against it. But it has stood because its foundation is laid in and on the eternal rock of ages. The message began with God.

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Karl Barth, one of Europe's greatest theologians, was asked to give his critical judgment on a great minister's manuscript. This minister read him the first chapter. He listened for a while, then interrupted with these words, "Reverend, you have begun

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with philosophy, but you must not so begin. You must begin with God." I say to our Congress, I say to our convention, and to the men and women and children, we must begin with God.

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The Christian church and the whole missionary enterprise begins with the great God that Jesus Christ revealed. He is the God of power and justice, a God of holiness, a God of peace and love. He is an approachable father and a trustworthy Savior. He is He is our Lord, He is our Master, our Great God and our King.

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God is King, I tell you, because His dominion is unquestionable. His power is unimpeachable. He is the same yesterday, today and as long as the world shall stand. may reject him, empires may deny him, civilizations may revolt against his will, but he still

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remains the God of power. Religion would be an eternal detriment to the children of men, and faith in God the greatest possible cure to the human spirit if, by means of it, human creatures were led to live below the highest possible standard of human excellency.

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Religion has value only if it helps us to live better or to attain a richer life in this present world as well as in the hereafter. We ought to do all that we can to do God's will. help ourselves by our own initiative and effort, but when we reach our wits end, we

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ought to have a higher power on which we depend. When thy heart is overburdened, there ought to be a higher rock to which the soul may go. Faith in God and Devotion to Him is a fruitless gesture if it's not by present devotion. We ought to be rich in moral and spiritual values.

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A religion that gazes always at God and sees not the world about. A religion that is concerned exclusively about the other world and the glories of the heavenly climes that are not yet to come at the expense of seeing the needs in our present human situation may indeed be truly called the opiate of the people, an

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enemy to human progress, and a dark night for the souls of men. The preacher in John was a tender-hearted disciple of Christ. His speech was seasoned with the idea of love. He was not in the habit of using hard words and stern speech, but so stirred was he over those who seemed to find an excuse for their human failures

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of hate that he called all men liars who confessed to concentrate all of their affection on God to neglect their fellow men. Hence he said, "If any man say I love God and hateth his brother, he is a liar. For he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he say he loved God whom he hath not seen? When our

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preacher seemed to be saying is this, that religion, that faith, or that devotion to God that stops with God is false and far from the truth. That upward look that is not accompanied with a downward concern is a deception and a curse to the spirit of men. The only true and creative love for God is that which

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embraces my brother also. I speak to all preachers and teachers when I say a pastor or teacher can go God blind and miss the purpose of their existence. A church is God blind who thinks he can serve God and have no regard for the for the suffering and the afflictions of the world.

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Religious people may gaze at the profound beauties of heaven, so long as they lose patience for the long struggle through which they must pass before they reach their spiritual land of promise.

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It is possible to be so obsessed with the fear of hell's fire that we die spiritually from a hell stroke and never really know the beauties of planting the fields and reaching some of the harvest in this present world.

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A religious vision is of much good when it help man in his struggle here and now. Hence, we as believers are delighted to worship God and proclaim him as our king,

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because in doing so, we see new relationship And it helps us in our present struggle. A young Indian was killed the other day under the L train in Chicago.

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He left a note saying, "There was no other way." As Christians, we have found a way, a way of hope for the despondent and the despairing, a way of strength, a way of cleansing for the unclean,

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way of redemption for the guilty, a way of peace for the confused heart. Jesus Christ is the way for he brings to us all the sufficiencies of his grace. When we come to that moment of preparation for service, the first thing we ought to to say, "Come, thy almighty King. Help us, thy praise to sing. Help us to praise.

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Father, all-glorious, over us all-victorious, come and reign over us. Great God, our King." Amen. Let us say amen.

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God bless you, Dr. George, who blessed us with that beautiful, timely, devotional message. Truly, we are beginning right, beginning with God.

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Amen. we must move forward. It is at this time that we would like for those participating in the symposium to kindly come to the rostrum.

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Those persons participating, young people pursuing spiritual commitment, active participation in Christ's church. following persons, Elise Edwards, Metropolitan Baptist

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Church, Kansas City, Missouri, Roberta Stevens, Greater Second Marian, Indiana, Aiken Royal, New Life Church, Brooklyn, New York. I believe all three are present and they are on the rostrum eagerly awaiting the moment

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which they shall stand before you and share for the Lord is laid on their hearts with us. Prior to their coming, we want the president of the Youth Convention, Reverend Wallace Hartsfield, Jr., if he's present, if he would kindly come and be seated with us here on

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the rostrum. Reverend Hartsfield. Okay. And he comes in, if someone recognizes him, please ask him to come.

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just prior to these young people coming forward and blessing our hearts, we're going to ask the sister Giles from Arkansas will come and bless our hearts with another solo. My sister Melville Lee Giles, if she would kindly come forward. Is she present?

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She's coming. All right, God bless you. Let us say, "Amen." We are in for a blessing tonight.

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Truly God is good this our youth night. Amen. and to our President of the Congress, I would like to sing thanks to God on his behalf. To God be the glory.

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[piano music] How can I say thanks for the things you have done for me? Things so undeserved and yet you gave to prove your love for me. The voices of a million angels

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Could not express my gratitude Oh, that I am ever hoped to be ♪ I owe it all to thee ♪ ♪ To God be the glory ♪

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♪ To God be the glory ♪ ♪ God ♪ ♪ In the glory ♪ ♪ For the things ♪

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♪ You have done ♪ ♪ Lord with your blood ♪ ♪ You save me ♪ ♪ With your power ♪

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I'm so glad you raised me. God be the glory for the things you have done. Just let me live. Let me live my life.

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And let it be pleasing to thee. If I should gain just a little praise, Let it go to hell for me. With your blood, Lord, you saved me.

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Yes, it was your power. ♪ And thank God you raised me ♪ ♪ To God be ♪ ♪ The glory ♪

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♪ For the ♪ ♪ Things ♪ ♪ You ♪ ♪ Have done ♪

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(audience cheers) (audience applauds) - promoted. My my.

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Beautiful music. Amen. - Good evening. My name is Church Bailey.

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- My name is just me, she is just her. Good evening. Good evening.

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I'd like to open this evening by asking a question, a rhetorical question so you don't have to answer with a show of hands or right away. I just want to give you something to think about. Think about where you are right now.

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Young brothers and sisters of this mass congregation, what is it that you are expecting to accomplish your presence here today. I say it again for those of you that aren't really listening to me, perhaps thinking about the boyfriend or girlfriend left back home or the piece of bacon left on the table. What is it that you are expecting

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to accomplish with your presence here today? Did you come because your mother Sometimes parents make decisions for their children, young or old, we all understand that. Or could it be that all of your friends from the church were going, and so therefore you couldn't miss out.

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Then again, it could be that coming to the convention year after year is tradition in your church. All the teenagers have always gone to the conventions before, so why wouldn't you go? Or could it be that you are here today because you want to learn the Lord's will for you to grow spiritually and to become a better Christian youth?

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I don't know your answer, it's just something to think about. I was asked to speak with you today on the subject of young people pursuing spiritual commitment and active participation in Christ's church. Now that topic is somewhat lengthy, so for the purposes of understanding,

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I've chosen to break it down for you in the format of who, what, when, where, why, and how. Who should pursue spiritual growth? First of all, no one can grow spiritually until they decide to accept Christ

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as their personal savior and lord. If you sitting out there in the audience claim Christ is your savior, then your efforts should reflect an eager spirit that

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is willing to understand and do his will. From the new international version of the Holy Bible in Hebrews 6.1, it says, therefore, let us leave the elementary teaching about Christ and go on to maturity. Once you accept Christ, your next step should be to strive for maturity.

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As worldly children, we've strived for maturity before, and in every other aspect, why not in Christ? An example, at age 10, I was still wearing braids in my hair. Now by this late age in my years, I need not be wearing ponytails.

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I mean, all the other girls could wear their hair down, and I wanted to wear my hair down too. After all, I wasn't a baby when I was quick to tell you so. I'm 10 and a half.

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At age 16, I got my own set of car keys to the family vehicle. For at least a month straight, my every other action had to been to get hold of those keys. You see, I wanted to be grown.

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Since it is a natural instinct to want to be mature and to have the responsibilities of an adult, sometimes even before your time, I I would think that you would see more young people wanting to be grown in Christ.

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>> Mm-hm. >> So for those of us who were asked if we are saved and we say yes, I would hope that our actions say yes as well. >> Yeah, mm.

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>> Now we know the who are the young people, the ones that have been saved. But what is it that we're asking you to do? Pursue spiritual commitment. In Colossians 316, it says, let the word of Christ dwell in you richly,

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as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom. And as you sing songs, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. I'll follow that up with Colossians 4, 2, when it says, "Devote yourselves to prayer,

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being watchful and thankful." In other words, pursue spiritual commitment. Secondly, there's active participation. In James 1, 22, it says, "Do not merely listen to the word

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and so deceive yourself. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says It's like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and after looking at himself goes away and immediately

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Forgets what he looks like But the man who looks intently Into the perfect law that gives freedom and continues to do this not forgetting what he has heard but doing it He will be blessed and what he does

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In other words, actively participate. This does not necessarily mean you have to join every organization of your church. But get involved. When distractions arise, refocus your attention on Christ.

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Now when, when should we pursue spiritual growth? In Galatians 6, 9, it says, "Let us not grow weary of doing good. For the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." What this is saying is that we should be consistent in our spiritual behavior.

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We should be committed and never get tired of doing that which is right. Where should you pursue spiritual growth? The answer to this is simple, everywhere. - Everywhere.

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- Everywhere you go and every opportunity you get, grasp on to the knowledge about the Lord. Why should you pursue spiritual growth? God tells us to in 1 Peter 1, 13 through 16,

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when it says, "Therefore, prepare your minds for action. Be self-controlled, set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance, but just as he who calls you is holy, so be holy in all you do. For it is written,

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Be holy because I am holy. Last, I will address how to properly pursue spiritual growth, how. In 2 Peter 3 18, reads Peter's outline of the seven steps

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to spiritual growth, which are virtue, knowledge, patience, temperance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. Finally, as young people, we should understand that there is no instant maturity.

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The process takes both time and effort. When pursuing spiritual maturity and active participation in Christ's church, we should be both committed and diligent. Thank you.

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[APPLAUSE] [ Applause ] [ Background Sounds ] >> Good evening.

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>> Good evening. >> In order for us to understand a spiritual commitment, we must first understand what a commitment is. We make commitments to our jobs, family, academics, athletics,

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and relationships we may have. But what exactly is a commitment? It's like a promise, a promise to do something at a certain time for a specific amount of time.

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In a marriage, it's to love, honor, and cherish your spouse until death. In a family, it is to provide for the body until you are unable.

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And at your job, it is to come to work on time and to do a good job. As youth, we place most of our emphasis on boy-girl relationships and to the social aspect

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of our lives. We let our friends control our lives and forget about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We have a commitment to God.

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From the time we accepted him as our personal Savior, the certain time, until we go to live with him after this life, the specific amount of time, this is our spiritual commitment.

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When we make a commitment to a relationship, we expect certain things from one another. We want them to be faithful to us, dedicated to us, not having someone else in the bushes. Expecting them to be giving, not self-centered, pushy, or bossy. As the relationship matures, we expect more from the other person.

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Communication increases and emotions towards one another grow fonder. With our relationship with God, we also expect certain things. He also expects certain things out of the relationship. When explaining our spiritual commitment, we can apply the same qualities of the girl-boy

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relationship, girl-boy relationships. God wants us to be faithful. He wants us to be dedicated to him. Not having other gods in the closet when times get rough and when we turn our backs on the

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a true and living God. Our God is giving. The relationships with older and younger people is the same. His gift is free to anyone who is willing to believe in Him. He cares about us always, not just when we're doing something to please Him like in our other relationships with our companions. As the relationship matures, we have a better understanding and communication

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with him. It gets sweeter day by day. Prayer is necessary to gain better communication. Without a prayer life, our spiritual commitment is not complete. Spiritual commitment leads to active participation in the church. If you're faithful, it leads to dedication to the groups that we might be in. Our greater

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understanding will help us witness to others that lost that might be in our church. Our prayer life, private and with our church members, will help when our struggles of being a youth seem to be dominating our lives. It's important to become committed at a young age because as we become older, it's easy to be swayed by friends into worldly

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things and not into, and no longer, the longer you stay away, the harder it is to come back and become active in the church. Youth, it's not getting any easier out there. So tonight, I charge you to be committed and active in your youth programs. Stand a world, it'll your life much easier to bear. Thank you.

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Good evening everyone. Give praises to the Most High God and to our President in his absence and to his official staff, Dr. Jones, and to our Congress President, Dr. Wilson, his official staff and our youth president, Reverend Hartsfield II, and his official staff greet you in the name of Jesus Christ.

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This evening, my dear Christian friends, we are here to partake in an historical event. The first annual Congress of the Christian Workers of the National Baptist Convention of America, Incorporated. Not only are we here to partake in this historical event, mainly this symposium of the Congress

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of Christian Workers, but we are here to work. Well, you might just ask what kind of work must we do or what kind of work are you talking about? Well, the work I'm talking about is Christian work.

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Most importantly, we are here because we are the children of the Most High God. And we have yielded to his spirit by coming together here in this one place this evening. Now we all know that the theme for this symposium this evening is young people pursuing spiritual commitment and active participation in Christ's church.

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And the theme of this first annual Congress of Christian Workers, I understand, is pursuit of maturity, taken from Hebrews, the sixth chapter and the first verse, which states, "Learning the principles of the doctrines of Christ, let us go on unto perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith towards God."

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Now getting back to the theme of young people pursuing spiritual commitment and active participation in Christ's church. As youth, it may not be hard for us to be active in a cause, but I believe it may sometimes be hard for us to be committed to a cause, especially spiritually committed.

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In order for us to be spiritually committed, we must put all negative things behind. We need to follow the advice that the Apostle Paul gave us. His advice was that we should lay aside every weight.

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In order for us to be spiritually committed in Christ's church, that is, we must do, we must follow Paul's advice again when he left on record to the Ephesians in the sixth chapter

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around the 10th through the 18th verses. He told us, "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. Put on the whole arm of God that ye may be able to stand

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against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

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Wherefore, take unto you the whole armor of God that ye may be able to withstand within the evil day. And having done all to stand, stand therefore having your loins girt about with truth

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and having on the breastplate of righteousness and your feet shard with the preparation of the gospel of peace. That way the enemy won't be able to trap your feet

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and you won't stumble and fall. Above all taking the shield of faith wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

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That way the enemy can't destroy your heart. And take the helmet of salvation and the word of the spirit, the sword of the spirit, that is, which is the word of God.

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You see, if our head is protected, the enemy cannot destroy our heads. Because once the head is destroyed, the whole body is destroyed.

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Praying always with prayer and supplication in the spirit and watching there unto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. You see, if we use this armor wisely,

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it will help us to become more spiritually committed. Christians, we need to come together. We have been here in this historical event. Two historical events are now taking place.

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The Christian Workers Congress and the National Baptist Youth Convention of America. In order for us to work steadily, continuously and in harmony,

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we need to come together as one. For you see, a house divided cannot stand. Let us work together as one. And if we work together as one,

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we will then obtain our spiritual commitment in Christ's church. I thank you. [applause] Let us say amen again. God bless you. We ought to be happy. This lets us know that there will be a church tomorrow. There is a church today and because there will be a church tomorrow

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there will be a convention and a National Baptist Convention of America. So long lives the National Baptist Convention of America. All of our youth are not on drugs. Amen. Amen. God bless you. We want to thank God for these fine young people.

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We have just one minor correction to make. That was sister, her name is Roberta Stevens, not Stevens. She made sure that I knew that. God bless you.

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We are just delighted to be blessed with such beautiful and challenging messages. Growing in Christ, we saw that. She said we ought to be grown, the first young lady. should be grown in Christ and the second one said we should not have any other

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gods in the closet and the young man ended up by saying if we want to grow spiritually we need to put on the whole armor of God. God bless you, God bless you. It is at this time that we want to we're going to ask if the youth choir for the present, youth choir present. I saw that's your choir, the youth choir present. Amen.

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They're going to come now and minister to us through song. Let us receive them by saying amen again. [Music] [Music]

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[Music] [Music] [Music] [Music]

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[Music] Just before the choir comes to us, there is the owner of a blue coat license, Texas 110, VAB, your lights are on. If you want to go home tonight, I would suggest that you go and cut them off.

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[ Background noise ] [ Music ] (music) Praise Him!

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Praise Him! Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus,

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blessed Savior, is worthy to be praised. Praise Him! Praise Him!

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Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, ♪ Let his standard be worthy to be praised ♪

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♪ From the rising of the sun ♪ ♪ Right to the falling down of the sand ♪ ♪ Jesus is born again ♪ ♪ He's worthy ♪

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♪ Jesus is worthy ♪ ♪ He's worthy to be praised ♪ ♪ Praise him Lord ♪ ♪ Praise Him, praise Him ♪

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♪ Praise Him, Jesus, bless His Son ♪ ♪ He's worthy to be praised ♪ ♪ Glory, glory in the highest ♪ ♪ Give Him glory ♪

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♪ Jesus, blessed Savior ♪ ♪ In wailing to be fed ♪ ♪ The God inside out ♪ ♪ What was the nation ♪

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♪ 'Cause God made him love me ♪ ♪ And here I am, I'll praise him ♪ ♪ Praise him ♪ ♪ Praise him ♪

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♪ Praise him ♪ ♪ Praise him ♪ ♪ Jesus ♪ ♪ Let's get started on him ♪

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(audience cheering) (audience applauding) [ Silence ]