Lessons from the Master Teacher
423
We may be cheerful. God does not want any sour faces on this
ground; the Lord does not want anyone in gloom and sadness; He wants
you to lift up your countenance to Him, and let Him just pour upon it
the brightness of the light of the Sun of Righteousness.—
Manuscript
42, 1894
.
Christ Taught With Authority—While His teaching was simple,
He spoke as one having authority. This characteristic set His teaching
in contrast with that of all others. The rabbis spoke with doubt and
hesitancy, as if the Scriptures might be interpreted to mean one thing
or exactly the opposite. The hearers were daily involved in greater
uncertainty. But Jesus taught the Scriptures as of unquestionable
authority. Whatever His subject, it was presented with power, as if His
words could not be controverted.—
The Desire of Ages, 253
(1898).
Desire to Save Sinners—The same intensity of desire to save
sinners that marked the life of the Saviour marks the life of His true
follower.—
Testimonies For The Church 7:10
(1902).
Impelling Power—The prompt, unquestioning obedience of these
men, with no promise of wages, seems remarkable; but the words of
Christ were an invitation that carried with it an impelling power.—
Gospel Workers, 24
(1915).