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God, the Guardian of Justice and Mercy, March 14
For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew
himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.
2
Chronicles 16:9
.
Every worker should now consecrate himself to the work of God and carry
out in his daily life the principles of the Word of God. My brethren and sisters,
put away from you those peculiar traits of character that cause you to be easily
disturbed, and be cleansed and purified. Die to self, and let Christ live in you.
Walk humbly with God, and let correct principles mark your lives....
Let the Word be your guide, your rule of conduct. It will teach you refined
manners, godly conduct, and unerring judgment. Study the Word. When you are
in perplexity, search the Word for instruction that is suited to your case. Seek the
Lord for guidance. Never entertain that which the Lord forbids in His Word, and
that which His Word requires, ever seek to do. “Search the scriptures; for in them
ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me” (
John 5:39
).
Christ came to establish reforms, and to draw all men unto Him. His will is
to be done in earth as it is in heaven. When you have determined what reforms
need to be carried out, labor with persevering, fearless courage to that end. Do not
expect to carry out the pure, uplifting principles of true reform without meeting
opposition. God’s Word plainly teaches that all who will live godly in Christ Jesus
will suffer persecution from those who seek to tear down what God declares to be
truth and righteousness....
There is no action of our lives in which God is not concerned, no interest
which is not precious in His sight. “Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of
the world,” He declares (
Matthew 28:20
). God is the shield and buckler of His
people. He spreads His hands above His trusting children, and no one can wound
a child of His without smiting the hand of God.
God is also the guardian of justice and mercy. He regards the way in which we
treat our fellow workers. We cannot hide from Him the smallest act that affects
the rights of one of His heritage. He will vindicate His righteousness before all
who would take advantage of or wrong a fellow being. He discerns the motive that
prompts to every action.... As the professed followers of One who is the guardian
of truth and righteousness, you are to hold the truth in its purity. In every act of the
daily life, you are to reveal a strict sense of right and justice.—
Letter 94, March
14, 1907
, to the workers in Boulder Sanitarium.
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