Volume 1 · Chapter 28 · Pp. 167-173

The arrival in Bethlehem.

Chapter 28 of Volume 1, titled 'The arrival in Bethlehem,' reflects on the virtues of trust, humility, and obedience to God. It emphasizes that trust in God is an expression of humility, acknowledging God's goodness and our dependence on Him. The chapter also highlights that all events occur by God's permission, encouraging believers to recognize their roles and powers as granted by God and to use them rightly. This teaching underscores the relationship between God as a perfect Father and His children, inviting a faithful and obedient response.

Themes: Trust in God, Humility, Obedience, Divine Providence, God as Father, Human Dependence