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As John beholds the height, the depth, and the breadth of the
Father’s love toward our perishing race, he is filled with admiration
and reverence. He cannot find suitable language to express this love,
but he calls upon the world to behold it: “Behold, what manner of love
the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of
God.” What a value this places upon man! Through transgression the
sons of men became subjects of Satan. Through the infinite sacrifice
of Christ, and faith in His name, the sons of Adam become the sons
of God. By assuming human nature, Christ elevates humanity. Fallen
men are granted another trial and are placed where, through connection
with Christ, they may educate, improve, and elevate themselves, that
they may indeed become worthy of the name sons of God.”
Such love is without a parallel. Jesus requires that those who have
been bought by the price of His own life shall make the best use of
the talents which He has given them. They are to increase in the
knowledge of the divine will, and constantly improve in intellect and
morals, until they shall attain to a perfection of character but little
lower than that of the angels.
If those who profess to believe present truth were indeed represen-
tatives of the truth, living up to all the light which shines upon their
pathway, they would constantly exert upon others an influence for
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good, thus leaving a bright track heavenward for all who are brought
in contact with them. But a lack of faithfulness and integrity among
its professed friends is a serious hindrance to the prosperity of God’s
cause. Satan works through men who are under his control. The sani-
tarium, the church, and other institutions at Battle Creek have less to
fear from the infidel and the open blasphemer than from inconsistent
professors of Christ. These are the Achans in the camp, who bring
shame and defeat. These are the ones who keep back the blessing of
God and dishearten the zealous, self-denying workers in the cause of
Christ.
In their conduct toward the patients all should be actuated by higher
motives than selfish interest. Everyone should feel that this institution
is one of God’s instrumentalities to relieve the disease of the body
and point the sin-sick soul to Him who can heal both soul and body.
In addition to the performance of the special duties assigned them,
all should have an interest for the welfare of others. Selfishness is