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The Truth About Angels
are making. Let us do our utmost to help one another to obtain the
victory. Let us so live that the light of heaven can shine into our hearts
and minds, enabling us to grasp the treasures of heaven.—
Southern
Field Echo, June 1, 1909
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Angels Aid Efforts for the Lost
When heavenly intelligences see those who claim to be sons and
daughters of God putting forth Christlike efforts to help the erring,
manifesting a tender, sympathetic spirit for the repentant and the fallen,
angels press close to them, and bring to their remembrance the very
words that will soothe and uplift the soul.... Jesus has given His
precious life, His personal attention, to the least of God’s little ones;
and the angels that excel in strength encamp round about them that
fear God.—
Healthful Living, 277
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Angels are sent from the heavenly courts, not to destroy, but to
watch over and guard imperiled souls, to save the lost, to bring the
straying ones back to the fold. “I came not to condemn, but to save,”
Christ declared. Have you, then, no pitying words to speak to the
straying? Will you let them perish, or will you reach out to them a
helping hand? Right around you there are souls who are in danger
of perishing. Will you not with the cords of love draw them to the
Saviour? Will you not cease your reproaches, and speak words that
will inspire them with faith and courage?—
The Review and Herald,
May 10, 1906
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It is the privilege of all who comply with the conditions to know
for themselves that pardon is freely extended for every sin. Put away
the suspicion that God’s promises are not meant for you. They are for
every repentant transgressor. Strength and grace have been provided
through Christ to be brought by ministering angels to every believing
soul.—
Steps to Christ, 52
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Those who labor for the good of others are working in union with
the heavenly angels. They have their constant companionship, their
unceasing ministry. Angels of light and power are ever near, to protect,
to comfort, to heal, to instruct, to inspire. The highest education, the
truest culture, the most exalted service possible to human beings in
this world, are theirs.—
The Review and Herald, July 11, 1912
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