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Testimonies for the Church Volume 2
Jesus and imitate the harmless life of Him whom peace everywhere
followed.
You, my sister, will prove a trial to God’s people unless you are
willing to learn, willing to be counseled. You must not continue to
feel that you know it all. You have much yet to learn before you can
be perfect before God. The sweetest and best lesson to be learned
will be that of humility. “Learn of Me,” says the humble Nazarene;
“for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your
souls.” This lesson of meekness, forbearance, patience, and love you
have yet to learn and practice. You can be a blessing. You can help
such as need help; but you must lay down your measuring tape, for
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that is not for you to use. One who is unerring in judgment, who
understands the weakness of our fallen, corrupt natures, holds the
standard Himself. He weighs in the balances of the sanctuary, and
His just measure we shall all accept.
You err in your course toward your husband. You need to culti-
vate more gentleness and deference toward him. You are exacting.
You carry matters to extremes and do harm to your own soul and to
the truth. You make the truth repulsive and cause souls to be afraid
of it. Let love soften your words and give tone to your actions, and
you will find a change in those with whom you associate. There
will be peace, union, and harmony, instead of strife, jealousy, and
discord. Let love and tenderness be exercised, especially in your
family, and you will receive a blessing.
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