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actions. None should allow their feelings of prejudice and resentment
to be aroused by the relation of the wrongs of others; all should wait
patiently until they hear both sides of the question, and then believe
only what stern facts compel them to believe. At all times the safe
course is not to listen to an evil report until the Bible rule has been
strictly carried out. This will apply to some who have worked artfully
to draw out from the unsuspecting, matters which they had no business
with and which would do them no good to know.
For your soul’s sake, my brethren, have an eye single to the glory
of God. Leave self out of your thoughts as much as possible. We
are nearing the close of time. Examine your motives in the light of
eternity. I know you need to be alarmed; you are departing from the
old landmarks. Your science, so called, is undermining the foundation
of Christian principle. I have been shown the course you would surely
pursue should you disconnect from God. Do not trust to your own
wisdom. I tell you, your souls are in imminent peril. For Christ’s sake,
search and see why you have so little love for religious exercises.
The Lord is testing and proving His people. You may be just as
severe and critical with your own defective character as you please;
but be kind, pitiful, and courteous toward others. Inquire every day:
Am I sound to the core, or am I false-hearted? Entreat the Lord to save
you from all deception on this point. Eternal interests are involved.
While so many are panting after honor and greedy of gain, do you, my
beloved brethren, be eagerly seeking the assurance of the love of God
and crying: Who will show me how to make my calling and election
sure?
Satan carefully studies the constitutional sins of men, and then
he begins his work of alluring and ensnaring them. We are in the
thickest of temptations, but there is victory for us if we fight manfully
the battles of the Lord. All are in danger. But if you walk humbly
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and prayerfully you will come forth from the proving process more
precious than fine gold, even than the golden wedge of Ophir. If
careless and prayerless, you will be as sounding brass and a tinkling
cymbal.
Some have become almost lost in the mazes of skepticism. To
such I would say: Lift your mind out of that channel. Fasten it upon
God. The more closely faith and holiness bind you to the Eternal One,