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Y Jesus despues que fué bautizado, subió luego del agua: y hé aquí los cielos le fueron abiertos, y vió al Espíritu de Dios que descendia, como paloma, y venia sobre el,
Mateo 3:16
Doctrine of Life # 93
93. Since a person’s life is first rooted in this inherent character, it is apparent what kind of tree a person would become if that root were not pulled up and a new root planted. He would be a rotten tree, which, we are told in Matthew, will be cut down and thrown into the fire (Matthew 3:10, 7:19).
This root is not removed and a new one introduced in its place unless the person regards the evils that form the root as harmful to his soul and for that reason wishes to banish them. But because they are part of his inherent character and thus delightful, he cannot do so except unwillingly, and with reluctance, thus with a struggle.
