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go to those whom they think in error, and point out defects, but do not
put forth earnest, tactful effort in directing the mind to true principles.
Such a course often fails of securing the desired results. In trying
to correct others we too often arouse their combativeness, and thus
do more harm than good. Do not watch others in order to point out
their faults or errors. Teach by example. Let your self-denial and your
victory over appetite be an illustration of obedience to right principles.
Let your life bear witness to the sanctifying, ennobling influence of
truth.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:336, 337
(1900).
The Graces of the Spirit—God, in His great love, is seeking to
develop in us the precious graces of His Spirit. He permits us to
encounter obstacles, persecution, and hardships, not as a curse, but
as the greatest blessing of our lives. Every temptation resisted, every
trial bravely borne, gives us a new experience, and advances us in
the work of character building. The soul that through divine power
resists temptation, reveals to the world and to the heavenly universe
the efficiency of the grace of Christ.—
Thoughts from the Mount of
Blessing, 117
(1896).
Personal “Atmosphere”—Every soul is surrounded by an atmo-
sphere of its own,—an atmosphere, it may be, charged with the life-
giving power of faith, courage, and hope, and sweet with the fragrance
of love. Or it may be heavy and chill with the gloom of discontent
and selfishness, or poisonous with the deadly taint of cherished sin.
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By the atmosphere surrounding us, every person with whom we come
in contact is consciously or unconsciously affected.—
Christ’s Object
Lessons, 339
(1900).
Character Is Power—Character is power. The silent witness of a
true, unselfish, godly life carries an almost irresistible influence. By
revealing in our own life the character of Christ we co-operate with
Him in the work of saving souls. It is only by revealing in our life His
character that we can co-operate with Him. And the wider the sphere
of our influence, the more good we may do.—
Christ’s Object Lessons,
340
(1900).
True as Needle to Pole—May the Lord help everyone to improve
to the utmost the talents committed to his trust. Those who work in this
cause do not study their Bibles as they should. If they did, its practical
teachings would have a positive bearing upon their lives. Whatever
your work may be, dear brethren and sisters, do it as for the Master,