...how: it is not to be done simply in our own strength. Neither is it only acting in practice upon the reality in God's sight [of rejected-slain-risen etc] ... But it is more than acting on this fact, even though it is so wonderful and should fill us with adoration. It is much more. The how is that the glorified Christ will do it through us. There is an active ingredient: He will be the doer.
...there is the agency of the Holy Spirit: "And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God has been shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost [Spirit] which is given unto us" (Romans 5:5) What he is saying here is that you will not be ashamed experientially when you begin to act upon the reality, upon the teaching, as it has been presented. Why? "because the love of God has been shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit which is given to us."
...What makes the difference? This is the Holy Spirit, not just a 'new idea'. It is not to be in our own strength. There is a Holy Spirit who has been given to us to make this service possible.
TS pp50 & 51
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