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and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering.”
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He must be earnest and persevering. If he is irresolute, doubting
continually whether the Lord will indeed do as He has promised, he
will receive nothing.
Many look to their ministers to bring the light from God to them,
seeming to think this a cheaper way than to be to the trouble of
going to God for it themselves. Such lose much. If they would
daily follow Christ and make Him their guide and counselor, they
might obtain a clear knowledge of His will, and thus be gaining
a valuable experience. For want of this very experience, brethren
professing the truth walk in the sparks of others’ kindling; they are
unacquainted with the Spirit of God and have not a knowledge of
His will, and are therefore easily moved from their faith. They are
unstable, because they trusted in others to obtain an experience for
them. Ample provisions have been made for every son and daughter
of Adam to obtain individually a knowledge of the divine will, to
perfect Christian character, and to be purified through the truth. God
is dishonored by that class who profess to be followers of Christ
and yet have no experimental knowledge of the divine will or of the
mystery of godliness.
Brother D has had a multiplicity of home cares. The increase of
numbers in the church has not lessened his burdens. The increase
of numbers in his family has been too heavy a tax upon himself and
his family, and these things have been a hindrance to his becoming
a successful laborer. He has become rusty in the work of God
and needs burnishing. His testimony needs to be vitalized by the
Spirit and power of God. His brethren in Bordoville, who have not
a special work to do in laboring in word and doctrine, should be
awake to see where others need help, and should help them. Many
close their eyes to the good which they have opportunity to do for
others, and by their neglect they lose the blessing which they might
obtain. Brother D has been left to bear burdens that his brethren
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should have considered it their duty and privilege to bear.
Our work in this world is to live for others’ good, to bless others,
to be hospitable; and frequently it may be only at some inconve-
nience that we can entertain those who really need our care and the
benefit of our society and our homes. Some avoid these necessary
burdens. But someone must bear them; and because the brethren