What to Preach and Not to Preach
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Elder G’s proofs are not reliable. If received, they would destroy
the faith of God’s people in the truth that has made us what we are.
We must be decided on this subject; for the points that he is trying
to prove by Scripture, are not sound. They do not prove that the past
experience of God’s people was a fallacy. We had the truth; we were
directed by the angels of God. It was under the guidance of the Holy
Spirit that the presentation of the sanctuary question was given. It
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is eloquence for every one to keep silent in regard to the features of
our faith in which they acted no part. God never contradicts Himself.
Scripture proofs are misapplied if forced to testify to that which is not
true. Another and still another will arise and bring in supposedly great
light, and make their assertions. But we stand by the old landmarks.
[
1 John 1:1-10
quoted.]
I am instructed to say that these words we may use as appropriate
for this time, for the time has come when sin must be called by its right
name. We are hindered in our work by men who are not converted,
who seek their own glory. They wish to be thought originators of new
theories, which they present claiming that they are truth. But if these
theories are received, they will lead to a denial of the truth that for the
past fifty years God has been giving to His people, substantiating it by
the demonstration of the Holy Spirit.—
Letter 329, 1905
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The Truths That Have Been Revealed
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth
not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” Learn to take
the truths that have been revealed, and to handle them in such a way
that they will be food for the flock of God.
We shall meet those who allow their minds to wander into idle
speculations about things of which nothing is said in the Word of
God. God has spoken in the plainest language upon every subject that
affects the salvation of the soul. But He desires us to avoid all day
dreaming, and He says, Go work today in my vineyard. The night
cometh wherein no man can work. Cease all idle curiosity; watch,
and work, and pray. Study the truths that have been revealed. Christ
desires to break up all vacant reveries, and He points us to the fields
ripe for the harvest. Unless we work earnestly, eternity will overwhelm
us with its burden of responsibility