One great characteristic of holiness is never to be exacting, never to
complain.
Each complaint drags us down a degree in our upward course.
By complaining, I do not mean the simple imparting of our troubles to
others.
Complaint savors always of a little bad temper, and a slightly vindictive
spirit.
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The saints were never exacting.
Contented with their lot, they never desired anything that was withheld
from them.
"I have asked," said a holy soul, "for something I thought needful; they
have forgotten to answer me, or perhaps would not bestow it. Why need I be
disquieted? If it were really necessary, GOD would quickly provide means
to obtain it." How few could enter into this feeling; and yet it is but
the echo of CHRIST'S own words, "Your FATHER in Heaven knoweth that ye
have need of all these things."