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A Call to Stand Apart
friends with those who use profanity or who are addicted to even
one glass of alcohol. Don’t fall for the proposals of a man who has
no realization of his responsibility to God. The pure truth which sets
you apart for a holy purpose will give you courage to cut yourself
loose from even a handsome, caring man whom you know does not
love and respect God and knows nothing about the principles of true
rightdoing. We should always be patient with a friend’s failings and
with his ignorance, but never with his degrading habits.
Be cautious every step that you take; you need Jesus at every
step. Your life is too precious to be treated as of little worth. Calvary
testifies to you of your value. Consult the Word of God in order to
know how you should live your life that was purchased for you at
such immense cost. As a child of God you are permitted to marry
only in the Lord. Be sure that you do not follow your own heart
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alone, but make choices based on your respect for God.
If believers associate with unbelievers for the purpose of winning
them to Christ, they will witness for Christ, and then withdraw in
order to breathe again in a pure and holy atmosphere. When you are
with unbelievers, remember that you are a representative of Jesus
Christ; don’t speak shallow and superficial words or participate
in cheap conversation. Keep in mind the value of every person.
Remember that it is your privilege and your duty to be working
together with God in every possible way. You are not to lower
yourself to the same level as that of unbelievers, and joke and laugh
at crude or vulgar conversation.
The Lord will help you and, if you trust Him, will bring you up
to a high standard. Through the grace of Christ you can make right
use of your spiritual gifts and become an agent for good in winning
persons to Jesus. Every talent you have should be used on the right
side.
My dear young friend, I have written to you because I love you,
and I urge you to hear my words. I have more to write to you when
I can find time.
With Christian love,
Ellen Whit
