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her womanly grace or modesty. She may elevate her own character,
and just as she does this she is elevating and ennobling the characters
of her family, and exerting a powerful though unconscious influence
upon others around her. Why should not women cultivate the intellect?
Why should they not answer the purpose of God in their existence?
Why may they not understand their own powers, and realizing that
these powers are given of God, strive to make use of them to the fullest
extent in doing good to others, in advancing the work of reform, of
truth and real goodness in the world? Satan knows that women have
a power of influence for good or for evil; therefore he seeks to enlist
them in his cause.—
Good Health, June, 1880
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The Power of a Consistent Life—Wonderful is the mission of
the wives and mothers and the younger women workers. If they will,
they can exert an influence for good to all around them. By modesty in
dress and circumspect deportment, they may bear witness to the truth
in its simplicity. They may let their light so shine before all, that others
will see their good works and glorify their Father which is in heaven.
A truly converted woman will exert a powerful transforming influence
for good. Connected with her husband, she may aid him in his work,
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and become the means of encouragement and blessing to him. When
the will and way are brought into subjection to the Spirit of God, there
is no limit to the good that can be accomplished.—
Manuscript 91,
1908
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Burden Bearers for Jesus—Our sisters, the youth, the middle-
aged, and those of advanced years, may act a part in the closing work
for this time; and in doing this as they have opportunity, they will obtain
an experience of the highest value to themselves. In forgetfulness of
self, they will grow in grace. By training the mind in this direction, they
will learn how to bear burdens for Jesus.—
The Review and Herald,
January 2, 1879
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Those Who Work at Home—Those who employ men or women
to assist in the work of the home should give them a just wage. And
they should give them also a just appreciation. Do not let them think
that their faithfulness in service is not appreciated. Their work is
just as essential as is the work of those who give Bible readings, and
they should receive words of appreciation. They often hunger for
compassion and sympathy, and this should not be withheld from them,
for they deserve it.