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When the Lord makes up His jewels, the true, the frank, the honest,
will be looked upon with pleasure. Angels are employed in making
crowns for such ones, and upon these star-gemmed crowns will be
reflected, with splendor, the light which radiates from the throne of
God.—
Testimonies for the Church 5:96
(1882).
The Root of Bitterness—While you so readily think and speak
evil of one another, while you allow the root of bitterness to spring
up and be cherished, your influence scatters from Christ and hardens
hearts in resistance to the sweet spirit of unity and peace. Put it all
away without a moment’s delay. “Love one another,” Christ says, “as
I have loved you” (
John 15:12
).—Lt 33, 1890.
Faith Is Taking God at His Word—Remember that faith is taking
God at His word. The Son of God is preparing a place for you in the
mansions above. Let thanksgiving be expressed for this. Do not
feel that because you do not always feel uplifted, you are not His
child. Take hold with humility and zeal to do the work He asks of
you. Appreciate every opportunity to do a work that will make you
a blessing to those around you. Let it be your determination to do
your part toward making the place where you are a place that God can
approve and bless.—Lt 246, 1908.
Sinner’s Assurance of Acceptance—Through the goodness and
mercy of Christ the sinner is to be restored to the divine favor. God
in Christ is daily beseeching men to be reconciled to God. With
outstretched arms He is ready to receive and welcome not only the
sinner but the prodigal. His dying love, manifested on Calvary, is
the sinner’s assurance of acceptance, peace, and love. Teach these
things in the simplest form, that the sin-darkened soul may see the light
shining from the cross of Calvary.—Lt 15a, 1890. (
Selected Messages
1:178, 179
.)
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I Will Give You Rest—The Lord has given me a message for
you, and not for you only, but also for other faithful souls who are
troubled by doubts and fears regarding their acceptance by the Lord
Jesus Christ. His word to you is, “Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I
have called thee by thy name; thou art Mine” (
Isaiah 43:1
). You desire
to please the Lord, and you can do this by believing His promises. He
is waiting to take you into a harbor of gracious experience, and He