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Look at His self-denial; behold the manner of love He has bestowed
upon us; and then seek to imitate the Pattern.
There have been many things displeasing to God in the young men
and young women who have acted as teachers at our college. You have
been so absorbed in yourselves, and so devoid of spirituality, that you
could not lead the youth to holiness and heaven. Many have returned
to their homes more decided in their impenitence because of your lack
of love for God and Christ. Walking without the spirit of Jesus, you
have encouraged irreligion, lightness, and unkindness in that you have
indulged these evils yourselves. The result of this course you do not
realize—souls are lost that might have been saved.
Many have strong feelings against Brother-----. They accuse him
of unkindness, harshness, and severity. But some of the very ones who
would condemn him are no less guilty themselves. He that is without
sin among you, let him first cast a stone.” Brother-----has not always
moved wisely, and he has been hard to convince where he has not taken
the best course. He has not been as willing to receive counsel, and to
modify his methods of instruction and his manner of dealing with his
students, as he should have been. But those who would condemn him
because of his defects could in their turn be justly condemned. Every
man has his peculiar defects of character. One may be free from the
weakness which he sees in his brother, yet he may at the same time
have faults which are far more grievous in the sight of God.
This unfeeling criticism of one another is wholly satanic. I was
shown Brother-----deserves respect for the good which he has done.
Let him be dealt with tenderly. He has performed the labor which
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three men should have shared. Let those who are so eagerly searching
for his faults recount what they have done in comparison with him. He
toiled when others were seeking rest and pleasure. He is worn; God
would have him lay off some of these extra burdens for a while. He
has so many things to divide his time and attention he can do justice
to none.
Brother-----should not permit his combative spirit to be aroused and
lead him to self-justification. He has given occasion for dissatisfaction.
The Lord has presented this before him in testimony.
Students should not be encouraged in their faultfinding. This
complaining spirit will increase as it is encouraged, and students will
feel at liberty to criticize the teachers who do not meet their liking,