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make up the sum of life’s happiness; and the neglect of these little
things makes up the sum of life’s bitterness and sorrow
Through Social Relations Contact Is Made With the World—
It is through the social relations that Christianity comes in contact with
the world. Every man or woman who has tasted of the love of Christ
and has received into the heart the divine illumination is required of
God to shed light on the dark pathway of those who are unacquainted
with the better way
We can manifest a thousand little attentions in friendly words and
pleasant looks, which will be reflected upon us again. Thoughtless
Christians manifest by their neglect of others that they are not in union
with Christ. It is impossible to be in union with Christ and yet be
unkind to others and forgetful of their rights
We should all become witnesses for Jesus. Social power, sanctified
by the grace of Christ, must be improved in winning souls to the
Saviour. Let the world see that we are not selfishly absorbed in our own
interests, but that we desire others to share our blessings and privileges.
Let them see that our religion does not make us unsympathetic or
exacting. Let all who profess to have found Christ minister as He did
for the benefit of men. We should never give to the world the false
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impression that Christians are a gloomy, unhappy people
If we are courteous and gentle at home, we shall carry the savor
of a pleasant disposition when away from home. If we manifest
forbearance, patience, meekness, and fortitude in the home, we shall
be able to be a light to the world
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Testimonies For The Church 3, 539, 540
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28
Testimonies For The Church 4, 555
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Testimonies For The Church 3, 539
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30
The Desire of Ages, 152
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The Signs of the Times, November 14, 1892
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