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us, it need not disturb our oneness with Christ, the fellowship of the
Spirit.—
The Ministry of Healing, 485
(1905).
Cheerful and Joyful Spirit—When we have an assurance, which
is bright and clear, of our own salvation, we shall exhibit cheerfulness
and joyfulness, which becomes every follower of Jesus Christ. The
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softening, subduing influence of the love of God brought into practical
lives will make impressions upon minds that will be a savor of life
unto life. But a harsh denunciatory spirit, if manifested, will turn
many souls away from the truth into the ranks of the enemy. Solemn
thought! To deal patiently with the tempted requires us to battle with
self.—
Letter 1a, 1894
.
Meek and Lowly in Heart—The value of our work does not
consist in making a loud noise in the world, in being zealous, eager,
and active in our own strength. The value of our work is in proportion
to the impartation of the Holy Spirit. The value of our work comes
through trust in God, which brings holier qualities of mind, so that
in patience we may possess our souls. We should continually pray
to God to increase our strength, to make us strong in His strength, to
kindle in our hearts the flame of divine love. The cause of God is best
advanced by those who are meek and lowly in heart.—
Manuscript 38,
1895
.
God’s Work, Not Ours—Now, here is the very thing that we want
to understand, that it is not our work but God’s work, and we are only
instruments in His hands to accomplish it. We want to seek the Lord
with all our hearts, and the Lord will work for us.—
The Review and
Herald, May 10, 1887
.
Sacrifice at Every Step—We are nearing the end of this earth’s
history, and the different departments of God’s work are to be carried
forward with much more self-sacrifice than has yet been practiced. The
work for these last days is a missionary work. Present truth, from the
first to the last letter of its alphabet, means missionary effort. The work
to be done calls for sacrifice at every step of advance. The workers
are to come forth from trial, purified and refined, as gold tried in the
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fire.—
The Review and Herald, November 18, 1902
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Teaching and Living the Doctrines—God’s servants are to use
the greatest care in regard to the doctrines they teach, the example they
set, and the influence they exert on those associated with them. The
great apostle appeals to the church and to God to witness to the truth