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Christian Leadership
workers because greater responsibilities are involved in his branch of
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the work. If he is like Daniel, seeking for the power that comes alone
from God, that he may represent, not himself, not his imperfections in
selfish and fraudulent practices, but the truth in righteousness, he will
not possess a vestige of pride or self-importance; but will be weighted
with the spirit of wisdom from God.—
Testimonies to Ministers and
Gospel Workers, 356, 357
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Integrity Preserved at All Costs—In our business connection
with the work of God, and in handling sacred things, we cannot be too
careful, to guard against a spirit of irreverence; never, for an instant,
should the work of God be used deceitfully, to carry a point which
we are anxious to see succeed. Honor, integrity, and truth must be
preserved at any cost to self. Our every thought, word, and action
should be subject to the will of Christ.—
Gospel Workers, 447
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No Under-handed Dealings—Do nothing in an underhanded
manner; be open as the day, true to your brethren and sisters, dealing
with them as you wish Christ to deal with you. If you had the Spirit
of Christ, you would not notice slights and make much of fancied
injuries.—
The Review and Herald, May 14, 1895
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Moral Integrity Must be Firm—The work of God calls for men
of high moral powers to engage in its promulgation. Men are wanted
whose hearts are nerved with holy fervor, men of strong purpose who
are not easily moved, who can lay down every selfish interest and give
all for the cross and the crown. The cause of present truth is suffering
for men who are loyal to a sense of right and duty, whose moral
integrity is firm and whose energy is equal to the opening providence
of God. Such qualifications as these are of more value than untold
wealth invested in the work and cause of God. Energy, moral integrity,
and strong purpose for the right are qualities that cannot be supplied
with any amount of gold. Men possessing these qualifications will
have influence everywhere. Their lives will be more powerful than
lofty eloquence. God calls for men of heart, men of mind, men of
moral integrity, whom He can make the depositories of His truth,
and who will correctly represent its sacred principles in their daily
life.—
Testimonies for the Church 3:23
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Unbending Integrity—An honest man, according to Christ’s mea-
surement, is one who will manifest unbending integrity. Deceitful
weights and false balances, with which many seek to advance their