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as they have. While they profess to be servants of Christ, they are
servants of the enemy of righteousness; and their works testify of them
that they are not acquainted with God and that their hearts are not in
obedience to the will of Christ. They make child’s play of religion;
they act like pettish children.
The children of God, the world over, are one great brotherhood.
Our Saviour has clearly defined the spirit and principles which should
govern the actions of those who, by their consistent, holy lives, distin-
guish themselves from the world. Love for one another, and supreme
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love to their heavenly Father, should be exemplified in their conversa-
tion and works. The present condition of many of the children of God
is like that of a family of ungrateful and quarrelsome children.
There is danger of even ministers in New York being of that class
who are ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the
truth. They do not practice what they learn. They are hearers, but not
doers. These ministers need an experience in the truth that will enable
them to comprehend the elevated character of the work.
We are living in a most solemn, important time of this earth’s
history. We are amid the perils of the last days. Important and fearful
events are before us. How necessary that all who do fear God and love
His law should humble themselves before Him, and be afflicted and
mourn, and confess the sins that have separated God from His people.
That which should excite the greatest alarm, is that we do not feel or
understand our condition, our low estate, and that we are satisfied to
remain as we are. We should flee to the word of God and to prayer,
individually seeking the Lord earnestly, that we may find Him. We
should make this our first business.
The members of the church are responsible for the talents com-
mitted to their trust, and it is impossible for Christians to meet their
responsibilities unless they occupy that elevated position that is in
accordance with the sacred truths which they profess. The light that
shines upon our pathway makes us responsible to let that light shine
forth to others in such a manner that they will glorify God.
Relatives in the Church
The advancement of the church in-----in spiritual things is not in
proportion to the light which has shone upon their pathway. God has