Character
In the members of Christ, even those in whom much excellency of character is manifest, too often, alas! we find the “flies of death” in the apothecary’s ointment (Eccles. 10:1)
Walking with God teaches us the courtesy and kindness of love.
We do not glorify God so much by what we do, as by what we are. It is the spirit of our mind which glorifies Him. “I dwell,” says Jehovah, “in the high and holy place; with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit.” (Isa. 57:15.)
If we walk much with God and with Christ, it will give us a certain rightness of character, so that we shall have the ready grace for every circumstance.
God with us makes our service honourable, be that service what it may.