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they should obtain a deeper insight into their own lives and the lives
of others, thus enlarging the circle of their influence. In this way they
will be co-workers with Christ, able to enlighten others because they
are themselves channels of light.
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As the members of the church dig deeper and make their foundation
sure, riveting their souls to the eternal Rock, as they learn to love God
supremely, they will learn to love their neighbor as themselves.
The power of the Lord is magnified when the human heart is tender,
sensitive to another’s woe, and pitiful for his suffering. Angels of God
are ready to co-operate with human instrumentalities in ministering
to souls. When the Holy Spirit works upon our hearts and minds, we
shall not shun duty and responsibility, and pass by on the other side,
leaving the wounded, helpless soul to its misery.
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In consideration of the value Christ places upon the purchase of
His blood, He adopts men as His children, makes them the objects of
His tender care; and in order that they may have their temporal and
spiritual necessities supplied, He commits them to His church, saying:
Inasmuch as ye do it unto one of the least of these My brethren, ye do
it unto Me.
This is to be our watchword: “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto
one of the least of these My brethren, ye have done it unto Me.” And if
we faithfully carry it into our daily lives we shall hear the benediction:
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant: ... enter thou into the joy
of thy Lord.” Will it pay to endure as a Christian the tests and trials of
God?
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In the work of cleansing and purifying our own souls our intense
desire to make our own calling and election sure will inspire us with
a yearning for others who are in need. The same energy and careful
thought which we once brought into worldly matters will be put into
the service of Him to whom we owe everything. We shall do as Christ
did, seizing every opportunity to work for those who without help
will perish in their degradation. We shall extend to others a helping