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WRITTEN FROM ROME 483 altetli itself against tlie knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ/'" He who would build up a strong, symmetrical character, he who would be a well-balanced Christian, must give all and do all for Christ; for the Eedeemer will not accept divided service. Daily he must learn the meaning of self- surrender. He must study the word of God, learning its meaning and obeying its precepts. Thus he may reach the standard of Christian excellence. Day by day God works with him, perfecting the character that is to stand in the time of final test. And day by day the believer is working out before men and angels a sublime experiment, showing what the gospel can do for fallen human beings. ^^I count not myself to have apprehended,'' Paul wrote; ^'but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Paul did many things. From the time that he gave his allegiance to Christ, his life was filled with untiring service. From city to city, from country to country, he journeyed, telling the story of the cross, winning converts to the gospel, and establishing churches. For these churches he had a constant care, and he wrote many letters of instruction to them. At times he worked at his trade, to earn his daily bread. But in all the busy activities of his life, Paul never lost sight of one great purpose, — to press toward the prize of his high calling. One ^2 Cor. 10:5.