4. Denial of self.
"If any one will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me." Matt. xvi. 24.
"Not my will, but Thine, be done." Luke, xxii. 42.
5. Union with Jesus Christ, by imitation and dependence.
"Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus." Phil. ii. 1.
"I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me." Gal. ii. 20.
V. General Rule.
"As many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy." Gal. vi. 16.
1. Faithfulness to the general rule is for the seminarist the most assured means of sanctification, and the most excellent preparation for the holy ministry. By fulfilling it perfectly he is constantly pleasing to God: inasmuch as he conforms himself in all things to His holy will.
"Obey them that have the rule over you." Heb. xiii. 17.