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they did and said to secure the salvation of the souls they took upon
themselves the responsibility of bringing into the world. Did they
neglect their lambs, leaving them to the care of strangers? Fathers and
mothers, are you allowing your children to grow up in impurity and
sin? A great good done for others will not cancel the debt you owe
to God to care for your children. The spiritual welfare of your family
comes first. Take them with you to the cross of Calvary, laboring for
them as those that must give an account.—
Manuscript 56, 1899.
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