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scoffing, and denial. The spirit of worldliness may contaminate the
many and control the few; the cause of God may hold its ground only
by great exertion and continual sacrifice, yet it will triumph finally.
“The word is: Go forward; discharge your individual duty, and
leave all consequences in the hands of God. If we move forward where
Jesus leads the way we shall see His triumph, we shall share His joy.
We must share the conflicts if we wear the crown of victory. Like
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Jesus, we must be made perfect through suffering. Had Christ’s life
been one of ease, then might we safely yield to sloth. Since His life
was marked with continual self-denial, suffering, and self-sacrifice,
we shall make no complaint if we are partakers with Him. We can
walk safely in the darkest path if we have the Light of the world for
our guide
“When the Lord last presented your case before me, and made
known to me that you had not regarded the light which had been given
you, I was bidden to speak to you plainly in His name, for His anger
was kindled against you. These words were spoken to me: ‘Your work
is appointed you of God. Many will not hear you, for they refused to
hear the Great Teacher; many will not be corrected, for their ways are
right in their own eyes. Yet bear to them the reproofs and warnings I
shall give you, whether they will hear or forbear.’”...
In connection with these quotations, study again the article “The
Nature and Influence of the Testimonies,” in Testimonies, volume 5,
pages 654-691.
The statement which you quote from Testimony No. 31 [volume 5,
67] is correct: “In these letters which I write, in the testimonies I bear, I
am presenting to you that which the Lord has presented to me. I do not
write one article in the paper expressing merely my own ideas. They
are what God has opened before me in vision—the precious rays of
light shining from the throne.” It is true concerning the articles in our
papers and in the many volumes of my books. I have been instructed
in accordance with the Word in the precepts of the law of God. I have
been instructed in selecting from the lessons of Christ. Are not the
positions taken in my writings in harmony with the teachings of Jesus
Christ?