Guided by God’s Providences
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Move Guardedly
Let there be nothing done in a disorderly manner, that there shall
be a great loss or sacrifice made upon property because of ardent,
impulsive speeches which stir up an enthusiasm which is not after
the order of God, that a victory that was essential to be gained, shall,
for lack of level-headed moderation and proper contemplation and
sound principles and purposes, be turned into a defeat. Let there be
wise generalship in this matter, and all move under the guidance of a
wise, unseen Counselor, which is God. Elements that are human will
struggle for the mastery, and there may be a work done that does not
bear the signature of God. Now I plead with every soul to look not too
strongly and confidently to human counselors, but look most earnestly
to God, the one wise in counsel. Submit all your ways and your will
to God’s ways and to God’s will....
The Aftermath Of Rash Moves
Should some move hastily and fly out of Battle Creek, and be
brought into discouragement, they will reflect, not upon themselves
for moving unadvisedly, but upon others who, they will charge, brought
a pressure to bear upon them. All their discomfiture and defeat are
charged back upon those who should not be reflected upon....
Now, just now, is the time when the perils of the last days are
thickening around us, and we need wise men for counselors, not men
who will feel it duty to stir up and create disorder, but who cannot
possibly give wise counsel and organize and arrange that every stirring
up shall bring order out of confusion, and rest and peace in obeying
the Word of the Lord. Let every man be found in his true place, to do
some work for the Master, according to his several ability....
How shall this be done? “Take My yoke upon you,” saith Jesus
Christ, who hath bought you with His own precious blood, whose
servants and property you are, “and learn of Me: for I am meek and
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lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke
is easy and My burden is light.” If everyone will come to Jesus in a
teachable spirit, with contrition of heart, then he is in a condition of
mind to be instructed and to learn of Jesus and obey His orders....