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In Humility and Faith
[Read at the Los Angeles, California, camp meeting, August 15-31,
1907, and afterward published in the tract,
Jehovah is Our King
.]
Special instruction has been given me for God’s people, for
perilous times are upon us. In the world, destruction and violence
are increasing. In the church, man power is gaining the ascendancy;
those who have been chosen to occupy positions of trust think it
their prerogative to rule.
Men whom the Lord calls to important positions in His work are
to cultivate a humble dependence upon Him. They are not to seek to
embrace too much authority; for God has not called them to a work
of ruling, but to plan and counsel with their fellow laborers. Every
worker alike is to hold himself amenable to the requirements and
instructions of God.
Wise Counselors
Because of the importance of the work in Southern California
and the perplexities which now surround it, there should be selected
no less than five men of wisdom and experience to consult with the
presidents of the local and union conferences regarding general plans
and policies. The Lord is not pleased with the disposition some have
manifested to rule those of more experience than themselves. By
this course of action some have revealed that they are not qualified
to fill the important positions which they occupy. Any human being
who spreads himself out to large proportions and who seeks to have
the control of his fellows, proves himself to be a dangerous man to
be entrusted with religious responsibilities.
Let no one cling to the idea that unless money is in hand, no
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move should be made that calls for the investment of means. If
in our past experience we had always followed this method, we
would often have lost special advantages, such as we gained in the
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