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Christian Leadership
but surrendered. Never should a laborer regard as a virtue the persistent
maintenance of his position of independence, contrary to the decision
of the general body .... God has ordained that the representatives of
His church from all parts of the earth, when assembled in a General
Conference, shall have authority. The error that some are in danger of
committing, is in giving to the mind and judgment of one man, or of a
small group of men, the full measure of authority and influence that
God has vested in His church, in the judgment and voice of the General
Conference assembled to plan for the prosperity and advancement of
His work.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:260, 261
.
Solemn Responsibility—Solemn are the responsibilities resting
upon those who are called to act as leaders in the church of God
today.—
The Acts of the Apostles, 92
.
Demands Measured by Influence—Heaven is watching to see
how those occupying positions of influence fulfill their stewardship.
The demands upon them as stewards are measured by the extent of
their influence.—
Gospel Workers, 495
.
Responsibility of Leadership No Child’s Play—The position
occupied by my husband is not an enviable one. It requires the closest
attention, care, and mental labor. It requires the exercise of sound
judgment and wisdom. It requires self-denial, a whole heart, and a
firm will to push matters through. In that important position God will
have a man to venture, to risk something; to move out firmly for the
right, whatever may be the consequences; to battle against obstacles,
and waver not, even though life be at stake.—
Testimonies for the
Church 1:320
.
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