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labor upon the seventh day. He has set it apart as a day sanctified to
Himself.
Many are the hindrances that lie in the path of those who would
walk in obedience to the commandments of God. There are strong
and subtle influences that bind them to the ways of the world, but
the power of the Lord can break these chains. He will remove every
obstacle from before the feet of His faithful ones or give them strength
and courage to conquer every difficulty, if they earnestly beseech His
help. All hindrances will vanish before an earnest desire and persistent
effort to do the will of God at any cost to self, even if life itself is
sacrificed. Light from heaven will illuminate the darkness of those,
who, in trial and perplexity, go forward, looking unto Jesus as the
Author and Finisher of their faith.
In ancient times God spoke to men by the mouth of prophets and
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apostles. In these days He speaks to them by the testimonies of His
Spirit. There was never a time when God instructed His people more
earnestly than He instructs them now concerning His will and the
course that He would have them pursue. But will they profit by His
teachings? will they receive His reproofs and heed His warnings? God
will accept of no partial obedience; He will sanction no compromise
with self.
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