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Too Much Is at Stake to Waver Now, July 22
Let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a
wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
James 1:6
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Some men have no firmness of character. They are like a ball of putty
and can be pressed into any conceivable shape.... This weakness, inde-
cision, and inefficiency must be overcome. There is an indomitableness
about true Christian character which cannot be molded or subdued by ad-
verse circumstances. Men must have moral backbone, an integrity which
cannot be flattered, bribed, or terrified
We have a powerful enemy.... When men give themselves over to be
the slaves of Satan, he does not manifest the enmity toward them which
he does to those who bear the name of Christ, and give themselves to the
service of God. He hates them with a deadly hatred. He knows that he
can grieve Jesus by bringing them under the power of his deceptions, by
injuring them, by weakening their faith.... Satan will permit those to have
a degree of rest who are bound as slaves to his chariot, for they are his
willing captives; but his enmity is aroused when the message of mercy
reaches his bond slaves, and they seek to wrench themselves away from
his power, that they may follow the true Shepherd.... The conflict between
the soul and Satan begins when the captive begins to tug at the chain, and
longs to be free....
Those who really desire to be taught of God, and to walk in His way,
have the sure promise that if they feel their lack of wisdom and ask of
God, He will give liberally, and upbraid not. The apostle says, “Let him
ask in faith, nothing wavering.” ... Believe; believe that God will do just
what He has promised. Keep your prayers ascending, and watch, work,
and wait. Fight the good fight of faith
As long as we sail with the current of the world we need neither canvas
nor oar. It is when we turn squarely about to stem the current that our
labors begin
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Testimonies for the Church 5:297
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The Youth’s Instructor, May 10, 1894
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Testimonies for the Church 6:129
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