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Christ is pleased with His followers when they show that, though
human, they are partakers of the divine nature. They are not statues,
but living men and women. Their hearts, refreshed by the dews of
divine grace, open and expand to the Sun of Righteousness. The
light that shines upon them they reflect upon others in works that are
luminous with the love of Christ.—
The Desire of Ages, 152, 153
.
Association Influences Destiny
God’s word places great stress upon the influence of association,
even on men and women. How much greater is its power on the
developing mind and character of children and youth! The company
they keep, the principles they adopt, the habits they form, will decide
the question of their usefulness here, and of their future destiny.—
Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 220
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