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Read Hebrews 5:9–10
Once made perfect, [Jesus] became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him. Hebrews 5:9

When Charles Haddon Spurgeon was a young preacher in London, his successful ministry aroused the envy of some of the clergy, and they
attacked him with various kinds of slander and gossip. His sermons were called “trashy,” and he was called “an actor” and “a pulpit buffoon.” Even after his ministry was established, Spurgeon was lied about in the press (including the religious press), and this was bound to discourage him.

After one particularly scurrilous report in the press, Spurgeon fell before the Lord and prayed, “O Lord Jesus, Thou didst make Thyself of no reputation for me. I willingly lay my reputation down for Thy sake.” From that time on, Spurgeon had peace in his heart. He knew that his Great High Priest understood his need and would give him the grace he needed for
each hour.

Something to Ponder
Have you ever been so devoted to Jesus that others questioned your reputation or motives? If so, how did you respond?

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