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any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing
up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled.”
Hebrews 12:13-15
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The power of Satanic agencies is great, and the Lord calls upon
His people strengthen one another, “building up yourselves on your
most holy faith.”
Instead of co-operating with Satan, let everyone learn what it means
to co-operate with God. In these depressing times He has a work to be
done that demands the firm courage and faith which will enable us to
sustain one another. All need to stand shoulder to shoulder and heart to
heart as laborers together with God. What might not be accomplished
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in and through the grace of God if the members of the church would
stand together, to sustain His workers, to help with their prayers and
their influence when discouragement presses in on every side! Then is
the time to work as faithful stewards.
Instead of criticism and censure, let our brethren and sisters have
words of encouragement and confidence to speak in regard to the
Lord’s instrumentality. God calls upon them to encourage the hearts
of those who carry the heavy burdens, for He is working with them.
He calls upon His people to recognize the sustaining power in His
instrumentality. Honor the Lord by endeavoring to the utmost of your
ability to give it the influence that it should have.
As you have opportunity, speak to the workers; speak words that
will be a strength and an inspiration. We are altogether too indifferent
in regard to one another. Too often we forget that our fellow laborers
are in need of strength and cheer. In times of special perplexity and
burden, take care to assure them of your interest and sympathy. While
you try to help them by your prayers, let them know that you do it.
Send along the line God’s message to His workers: “Be strong and of
a good courage.”
Joshua 1:6
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The managers of our institutions have a most difficult task to main-
tain order and to discipline wisely the youth under their care. The
members of the church can do much to stay up their hands. When the
youth are unwilling to submit to the discipline of the institution, or in
any matter of difference with their superiors are determined to have
their own way, let not parents blindly sustain and sympathize with
their children.
Better, far better might your children suffer, better lie in their
graves, than be taught to treat lightly the principles that lie at the very
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