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Chapter 6
27
24 (
Luke 16:13
;
James 4:4
). Double-minded Men Satan’s
Allies
—[
Matthew 6:24
quoted.] Those who begin their Christian life
by being half and half, will at last be found enlisted on the enemy’s
side, whatever may have been their first intentions. And to be an
apostate, a traitor to the cause of God, is more serious than death;
for it means the loss of eternal life.
Double-minded men and women are Satan’s best allies. What-
ever favorable opinion they may have of themselves, they are dis-
semblers. All who are loyal to God and the truth must stand firmly
for the right because it is right. To yoke up with those who are
unconsecrated, and yet be loyal to the truth, is simply impossible.
We cannot unite with those who are serving themselves, who are
working on worldly plans, and not lose our connection with the
heavenly Counselor. We may recover ourselves from the snare of
the enemy, but we are bruised and wounded, and our experience is
dwarfed (
The Review and Herald, April 19, 1898
).
28, 29. Toil Cannot Duplicate Simplicity
—Here He shows that
notwithstanding that persons may toil with weariness to make them-
selves objects of admiration, that which they value so highly will
not bear comparison with the flowers of the field. Even these sim-
ple flowers, with God’s adornment, would outvie in loveliness the
gorgeous apparel of Solomon (
Manuscript 153, 1903
).
An Idea of God’s Regard
—If the lilies of the field are objects
upon which the great Master Artist has bestowed care, making them
so beautiful that they outrival the glory of Solomon, the greatest
king that ever wielded a scepter; if the grass of the field is made into
a beautiful carpet for the earth, can we form any idea of the regard
which God bestows upon man, who was formed in His image (
Letter
4, 1896
)?
Every Flower Expresses Love
—The great Master Artist calls
our attention to the soulless flowers of the field, pointing out the
beautiful tints and the wonderful variety of shades one flower may
possess. Thus God has revealed His skill and care. Thus He would
show the great love He has for every human being.
Every flower is an expression of the love of God (
Letter 24,
1899
).
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The flowers of the field, in their endless variety, are always
ministering to the delight of the children of men. God Himself