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The Light of the World, June 2
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Matthew 5:14
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Our fidelity to Christian principles calls us to active service for God.
Those who do not use their talents in the cause and work of God will have
no part with Jesus in His glory. Light is to shine forth from every soul that
is a recipient of the grace of God. There are many souls in darkness, but
what rest, and ease, and quietude many feel in this matter! Thousands enjoy
great light and precious opportunities, but do nothing with their influence or
their money, to enlighten others. They do not even take the responsibility
of keeping their own souls in the love of God, that they may not become a
burden to the church. Such ones would be a burden and a clog in heaven. For
Christ’s sake, for the truth’s sake, for their own sakes, such should arouse and
make diligent work for eternity. Heavenly mansions are preparing for all who
will comply with the conditions laid down in the Word of God.
In behalf of the souls for whom Christ has died, who are in the darkness of
error, it is enjoined upon all true followers of Christ to be a light to the world.
God has done His part in the great work, and is waiting for the cooperation of
His followers. The plan of salvation is fully developed. The blood of Jesus
Christ is offered for the sins of the world, the Word of God is speaking to man
in counsels, in reproofs, in warnings, in promises, and in encouragement, and
the efficacy of the Holy Spirit is extended to help him in all his efforts. But
with all this light the world is still perishing in darkness, buried in error and
sin.
Who will be laborers together with God, to win these souls to the truth?
Who will bear to them the good tidings of salvation? The people whom God
has blessed with light and truth are to be the messengers of mercy. Their
means are to flow into the divine channel. Their earnest efforts are to be
put forth. They are to become laborers together with God, self-denying,
self-sacrificing, like Jesus, who for our sakes became poor, that we through
His poverty might be made rich.—
The Review and Herald, March 1, 1887
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