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interests in the world, are abomination in the sight of God. Yet many
who profess to keep the commandments of God are dealing with false
weights and false balances. When a man is indeed connected with
God, and is keeping His law in truth, his life will reveal the fact; for all
his actions will be in harmony with the teachings of Christ. He will not
sell his honor for gain. His principles are built upon the sure founda-
tion, and his conduct in worldly matters is a transcript of his principles.
Firm integrity shines forth as gold amid the dross and rubbish of the
world. Deceit, falsehood, and unfaithfulness may be glossed over
and hidden from the eyes of man, but not from the eyes of God. The
angels of God, who watch the development of character and weigh
moral worth, record in the books of heaven these minor transactions
which reveal character. If a workman in the daily vocations of life is
unfaithful and slights his work, the world will not judge incorrectly if
they estimate his standard in business.—
Testimonies for the Church
4:310, 311
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