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of reform in the Battle Creek church. Soon will be fulfilled the words:
“I will turn and overturn.” We know not now just when this will be
accomplished, but the time will come when there will be a scattering
from Battle Creek. Those who moved to Battle Creek without any call
from the Lord will move away.
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Earnest workers have no time to dwell upon the defects of others.
They behold the Saviour, and by beholding become changed into
His likeness. He is the One whose example we are to follow in our
character building. In His life upon the earth He plainly revealed the
divine nature. We should strive to be perfect in our sphere, as He
was perfect in His sphere. No longer are the members of the church
to remain unconcerned in regard to the formation of right characters.
Placing themselves under the molding influence of the Holy Spirit,
they are to form characters that are a reflection of the divine character.
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