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Hold the Truth in Its Purity
[
The Review and Herald, February 1, 1906
.]
Those who are placed in charge of the Lord’s institutions are in
need of much of the strength and grace and keeping power of God, that
they shall not walk contrary to the sacred principles of the truth. Many,
many are very dull of comprehension in regard to their obligation to
preserve the truth in its purity, uncontaminated by one vestige of error.
Their danger is in holding the truth in light esteem, thus leaving upon
minds the impression that it is of little consequence what we believe, if,
by carrying out plans or human devising, we can exalt ourselves before
the world as holding a superior position, as occupying the highest seat.
God calls for men whose hearts are as true as steel, and who will
stand steadfast in integrity, undaunted by circumstances. He calls for
men who will remain separate from the enemies of the truth. He calls
for men who will not dare to resort to the arm of flesh by entering into
partnership with worldlings in order to secure means for advancing His
work—even for the building of institutions. Solomon, by his alliance
with unbelievers, secured an abundance of gold and silver, but his
prosperity proved his ruin. Men today are no wiser than he, and they
are as prone to yield to the influences that caused his downfall. For
thousands of years Satan has been gaining an experience in learning
how to deceive; and to those who live in this age he comes with almost
overwhelming power. Our only safety is found in obedience to God’s
word, which has been given us as a sure guide and counselor. God’s
people today are to keep themselves distinct and separate from the
world, its spirit, and its influences.
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“Come out from among them, and be ye separate.”
2 Corinthians
6:17
. Shall we hear the voice of God and obey, or shall we make
halfway work of the matter and try to serve God and mammon? There
is earnest work before each one of us. Right thoughts, pure and holy
purposes, do not come to us naturally. We shall have to strive for
them. In all our institutions, our publishing houses and colleges and
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