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By Walking in the Truth, October 4
For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the
truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
3 John 1:3
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The Lord has a place for the very best ability He has intrusted to men.
In the work of building up His kingdom, we may employ every capacity
given of God, as faithfully and earnestly as did Daniel in Babylon, when
he was found faithful to every duty to man, and loyal to his God.
God calls for far more tact, more wise generalship, than has yet been
given Him by His human agents. There is need of sharp, sanctified think-
ing, and keen work to counteract the ingenious plans of Satan. There is
a call for a higher standard to be met, a holier, more determined, self-
sacrificing effort to be put forth in the Lord’s work. Our youth must be
educated to meet a higher standard, to understand that they are now decid-
ing their own eternal destiny. There is no safeguard for any one, save in
having in the heart the truth as it is in Jesus. This must be planted in the
heart by the Holy Spirit. Much that is now called religion will sink out of
sight when it is assailed by the hosts of Satan. Nothing will stand but the
truth,—the wisdom that is from above, which will sanctify the soul.
Let no one imagine that self-indulgence is religion. Let not selfishness
be pampered. Let the youth learn to restrict their desires, and to beware
of extravagance in the use of means. Let all look unto Jesus, contemplate
His character, and follow in His footsteps
The truth if received is capable of constant expansion and new devel-
opments. It will increase in brightness as we behold it, and grow in height
and depth as we aspire to grasp it. Thus it will elevate us to the standard of
perfection, and give us faith and trust in God as our strength for the work
before us
Through the application of divine truth the perfect image of God will
be reproduced
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The Youth’s Instructor, May 24, 1894
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Manuscript 153, 1898
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Testimonies for the Church 6:167
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