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Be God’s Minuteman, October 2
Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mould, but let
God re-make you so that your whole attitude of mind is changed.
Romans 12:2
, Phillips.
We must free ourselves from the customs and bondage of society, that,
when the principles of our faith are at stake, we shall not hesitate to show
our colors, even if we are called singular for so doing. Keep the conscience
tender, that you may hear the faintest whisper of the voice that spake as never
man spake. Let all who would wear the yoke of Christ show an inflexible
purpose to do right because it is right. Keep the eye fixed on Jesus, inquiring
at every step, “Is this the way of the Lord?” The Lord will not leave anyone
who does this to become the sport of Satan’s temptation.
When perplexities arise, as they are sure to do, draw near to God, and He
will draw near to you. And then, when the enemy comes in like a flood, the
Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard for you. Decide that there is a great
work to be done, and that no man’s influence or opposition shall divert you
from the plain path of duty. Then you can say with Nehemiah, “The hand of
my God is good upon me” (see
Nehemiah 2:18
).
When men connected with the work of God allow themselves to be bought
and sold, when they violate truth to gain the favor and approval of men, God
records them in His book as betrayers of sacred trust. Let every man stand
in moral independence, resolved that his mind shall be molded by the Holy
Spirit. God calls for minutemen, who are not ready to voice the words of men
who, if converted could exert a good influence, but unconverted, are not to be
depended upon. In an emergency they are sure to lead into false paths. The
Lord would not have us imitate any man, but follow on step by step to know
Him....
We are not to fashion ourselves by the world’s criterion or after the
world’s type. God’s people will hear conversations regarding the carrying out
of wrong methods and plans. Words of irreverence will be spoken. Religion
will be jested about. Hear the voice of God, “My son, if sinners entice thee,
consent thou not” (
Proverbs 1:10
). Those who are controlled by the Spirit of
God need to keep their perceptive faculties awake.... Have courage to do the
right. The Lord’s promise is more valuable than gold and silver to all who
are doers of His word. Let all regard it as a great honor to be acknowledged
by God as His children.—
Manuscript 121, October 2, 1898
, “An Example of
Faithfulness.”
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