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break or observe the divine law, will by the universe of heaven be
called least among the human agencies. For not only have they been
disloyal themselves, but they have taught others to break the law of
God. Christ pronounces judgment upon those who claim to have a
knowledge of the law, but who, by precept and example, lead souls
into confusion and darkness (
The Review and Herald, November 15,
1898
).
21, 22, 27, 28 (
Revelation 20:12
). Features of Character in
Books of Heaven
—God’s law reaches the feelings and motives,
as well as the outward acts. It reveals the secrets of the heart,
flashing light upon things before buried in darkness. God knows
every thought, every purpose, every plan, every motive. The books
of heaven record the sins that would have been committed had there
been opportunity. God will bring every work into judgment, with
every secret thing. By His law He measures the character of every
man. As the artist transfers to the canvas the features of the face, so
the features of each individual character are transferred to the books
of heaven. God has a perfect photograph of every man’s character,
and this photograph He compares with His law. He reveals to man
the defects that mar his life, and calls upon him to repent and turn
from sin (
The Signs of the Times, July 31, 1901
).
48. Perfection in Character-building
—The Lord requires per-
fection from His redeemed family. He calls for perfection in
character-building. Fathers and
mothers
especially need to under-
stand the best methods of training children, that they may cooperate
with God. Men and women, children and youth, are measured in
the scales of heaven in accordance with that which they reveal in
their home life. A Christian in the home is a Christian everywhere.
Religion brought into the home exerts an influence that cannot be
measured (
Manuscript 34, 1899
).
The Life of a Perfect Man
—Our Saviour took up the true re-
lationship of a human being as the Son of God. We are sons and
daughters of God. In order to know how to behave ourselves circum-
spectly, we must follow where Christ leads the way. For thirty years
[1086]
He lived the life of a perfect man, meeting the highest standard of
perfection (
Letter 69, 1897
).