`In Jesus is the tenderness of the
shepherd, the affection of the parent, and the matchless grace
of the compassionate Saviour.' (DA826)
`As the people looked upon
Him, they saw a face where divine compassion was
blended with conscious power. Every glance of
the eye, every feature of the countenance, was
marked with humility, and expressive of
unutterable love. He seemed to be surrounded by
an atmosphere of spiritual influence. While His
manners were gentle
`The emblem in
the form of a dove that hovered over
Jesus at His baptism represents His
gentleness of character.' (2SM238)
and unassuming, He
impressed men with a sense of power that was hidden
yet could not be wholly concealed.' (DA137)
`A most courteous manner
characterized the work of the Saviour.' (CH435)
`His life was as the garden of
the Lord in which grew every tree that is pleasant
to the sight and good for food. His sensibility,
courtesy, and love brought Him into close sympathy
with humanity.' (5T421)
`In the heart of Jesus, where
reigned perfect harmony with God, there was perfect
peace. He was never elated by applause, nor dejected
by censure or disappointment. Amid the greatest
opposition and the most cruel treatment, He was
still of good courage.' (DA330)
`Love for God, zeal for His
glory, and love for fallen humanity, brought
Jesus to earth to suffer and to die. This was
the controlling power of His life. This
principle He bids us adopt.' (DA330)
He `came into the world to
bring all resistance and authority into
subjection to Himself, but He did not
`The love of
Jesus - who can comprehend it?
Infinitely more tender and self-denying
than a mother's love.' (SL93)
claim obedience through the
strength of argument or the voice of command; He
went about doing good and teaching His followers the
things which belonged to their peace. He stirred up
no strife, He resented no personal injuries, but met
with meek submission the insults, the false
accusations, and the cruel scourging of those who
hated Him and condemned Him to death. Jesus is our
example. His life is a practical illustration of His
divine teachings. His character is a living
exhibition of the way to do good and overcome evil.'
(4T139)
