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Prejudice and Racism Destroyed, November 24
For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on
Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free,
there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 3:27, 28
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No distinction on account of nationality, race, or caste, is recognized by
God. He is the Maker of all mankind. All men are of one family by creation,
and all are one through redemption. Christ came to demolish every wall of
partition, to throw open every compartment of the temple, that every soul
may have free access to God.—
Christ’s Object Lessons, 386
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The religion of the Bible recognizes no caste or color. It ignores rank,
wealth, worldly honor. God estimates men as men. With Him, character de-
cides their worth. And we are to recognize the Spirit of Christ in whomsoever
He is revealed.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:223
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Thus Christ sought to teach the disciples the truth that in God’s kingdom
there are no territorial lines, no caste, no aristocracy; that they must go to all
nations, bearing to them the message of a Saviour’s love.—
The Acts of the
Apostles, 20
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The walls of sectarianism and caste and race will fall down when the true
missionary spirit enters the hearts of men. Prejudice is melted away by the
love of God.—
The Review and Herald, January 21, 1896
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Walls of separation have been built up between the whites and the blacks.
These walls of prejudice will tumble down of themselves as did the walls
of Jericho, when Christians obey the Word of God, which enjoins on them
supreme love to their Maker and impartial love to their neighbors—
The
Review and Herald, December 17, 1895
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When the Holy Spirit is poured out, there will be a triumph of humanity
over prejudice in seeking the salvation of the souls of human beings. God
will control minds. Human hearts will love as Christ loved. And the color
line will be regarded by many very differently from the way in which it is
now regarded. To love as Christ loves lifts the mind into a pure, heavenly,
unselfish atmosphere.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:209
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