Chapter 36—Unity in the Church
In my last vision I was shown the introduction of the truth, and the
progress of the cause of God, upon the Pacific Coast. I saw that good
work had been wrought for many in California, but that there were
many who professed the truth who were not ready to take hold of the
work of God at the right time and to move as the opening providence
of God indicates their duty. A great work may be done on this coast in
bringing souls to the knowledge of the truth if there is united action.
If all who have influence felt the necessity of co-operation and
would seek to answer the prayer of Christ, that they may be one as He
is one with the Father, the cause of present truth would be a power
upon this coast. But the people of God are asleep, and do not see
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the wants of the cause for this time. They do not feel the importance
of concentrated action. Satan is ever seeking to divide the faith and
hearts of God’s people. He well knows that union is their strength, and
division their weakness. It is important and essential that all of Christ’s
followers understand Satan’s devices and with a united front meet his
attacks and vanquish him. They need to make continual efforts to press
together even if it be at some sacrifice to themselves.
The people of God, with various temperaments and organizations,
are brought together in church capacity. The truth of God, received
into the heart, will do its work of refining, elevating, and sanctifying
the life and overcoming the peculiar views and prejudices of each. All
should labor to come as near to one another as possible. All who love
God and keep His commandments in truth will have influence with
unbelievers and will win souls to Christ, to swell the glad songs of
triumph and victory before the great white throne. Selfishness will be
overcome, and overflowing love for Christ will be manifested in the
burden they feel to save souls for whom He died.
I was shown many families who are not living as Jesus would
have them; they have a work to do at home before they can make
advancement in the divine life. I was shown the case of Brother B and
was pointed back to the time when he first accepted the truth. It then
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