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act of life to shun the very appearance of evil. Are you doing this?
You are under the most sacred obligation not to belittle or compromise
your holy faith by uniting with the Lord’s enemies. If you are tempted
to disregard the injunctions of His word because others have done so,
remember that your example also will exert an influence. Others will
do as you do, and thus the evil will be extended. While you profess to
be a child of God, a departure on your part from His requirements will
result in infinite harm to those who look to you for guidance.
The salvation of souls will be the constant aim of those who are
abiding in Christ. But what have you done to show forth the praises of
Him who has called you out of darkness? “Awake, thou that sleepest,
and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.” Shake off
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this fatal infatuation that benumbs your senses and palsies the energies
of the soul.
The very strongest incentives to faithfulness are set before us,
the highest motives, the most glorious rewards. Christians are to
be Christ’s representatives, sons and daughters of God. They are
His jewels, His peculiar treasures. Of all who will maintain their
steadfastness He declares: “They shall walk with Me in white: for
they are worthy.” Those who reach the portals of eternal bliss will not
count that any sacrifice which they have made was too great.
May God help you to stand the test and preserve your integrity.
Cling by faith to Jesus. Disappoint not your Redeemer.
St. Helena, California,
February 13, 1885
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