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Counsels for the Church
the sign that distinguishes those who serve God from those who serve
Him not. Let those who have become sleepy and indifferent awake.
We are called to be holy, and we should carefully avoid giving the
impression that it is of little consequence whether or not we retain the
peculiar features of our faith. Upon us rests the solemn obligation of
taking a more decided stand for truth and righteousness than we have
taken in the past. The line of demarcation between those who keep
the commandments of God and those who do not is to be revealed
with unmistakable clearness. We are conscientiously to honor God,
diligently using every means of keeping in covenant relation with Him,
that we may receive His blessings, the blessings so essential for the
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people who are to be so severely tried.
To give the impression that our faith, our religion, is not a dom-
inating power in our lives is greatly to dishonor God. Thus we turn
from His commandments, which are our life, denying that He is our
God and that we are His people
Speaking to Ministers and Groups of Other Denominations
You may have opportunity to speak in other churches. In improv-
ing these opportunities, remember the words of the Saviour, “Be ye
therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Do not arouse the
malignity of the enemy by making denunciatory speeches. Thus you
will close doors against the entrance of truth. Clear-cut messages are
to be borne. But guard against arousing antagonism. There are many
souls to be saved. Restrain all harsh expressions. In word and deed be
wise unto salvation, representing Christ to all with whom you come
in contact. Let all see that your feet are shod with the preparation of
the gospel of peace and good will to men. Wonderful are the results
we shall see if we enter into the work imbued with the Spirit of Christ.
Help will come in our necessity if we carry the work forward in righ-
teousness, mercy, and love. Truth will triumph, and bear away the
victory
We have a work to do for the ministers of other churches. God
wants them to be saved. They, like ourselves, can have immortality
only through faith and obedience. We must labor for them earnestly
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