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who have a knowledge of the truth would now work in unison with the
Spirit of God, we would see a great work accomplished.
New fields are open in which all can test their calling by experimen-
tal effort in bringing souls out from darkness and error, and establishing
them upon the platform of eternal truth. If Brother and Sister K feel
that God has called them to engage in His work, they have enough
to do to call sinners to repentance; but in order for God to work in
and through them, they need a thorough conversion. The work of
fitting a people in these last days for the coming of Christ, is a most
sacred, solemn work, and calls for devoted, unselfish laborers. Those
who have humility, faith, energy, perseverance, and decision will find
plenty to do in their Master’s vineyard. There are responsible duties to
be performed, which require earnestness and the exertion of all their
energies. It is willing service that God accepts. If the truth we profess
is of such infinite importance as to decide the destiny of souls, how
careful should we be in its presentation.
“The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and
more unto the perfect day.” Brother and Sister K, had you walked in
the light as it shone upon your pathway, had you been drawing nearer
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to God, steadfastly believing the truth and walking humbly before
God in the light He has given, you would now have an experience
that would be of inestimable value. Had you improved the talents lent
you of God, you would have shone as lights in the world. But light
becomes darkness to all those who will not walk in it. In order to be
accepted and blessed of God as our fathers were, we must, like them,
be faithful. We must improve our light as the ancient, faithful prophets
improved theirs. God requires of us according to the grace that He has
bestowed upon us, and He will not accept less than He claims. All
His righteous demands must be fully met. In order for us to discharge
our responsibilities, we must stand on that elevated ground which the
order and advancement of holy, sacred truth has prepared for us.
Brother L fails to realize the sanctifying influence of the truth of
God upon the heart. He is not as patient, humble, and forbearing as
he should be. He is easily stirred; self arises, and he says and does
many things without due reflection. He does not at all times exert a
saving influence. If he were imbued with the Spirit of Christ, he could
with one hand take hold of the Mighty One, while with the hand of
faith and love he would reach the poor sinner. Brother L needs the