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will perish unless we as God’s instrumentalities work with a determi-
nation that will not fail nor become discouraged.—
Testimonies for the
Church 6:418
.
He has given us a great work to do. Let us do it with accuracy and
determination. Let us show in our lives what the truth has done for
us.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:418
.
Zeal
It is earnest Christian zeal that is wanted,—a zeal that will be
manifested by doing something.... No more could a soul who possesses
Christ be hindered from confessing Him, than could the waters of
Niagara be stopped from flowing over the falls.—
Testimonies for the
Church 2:233
.
Every one who accepts Christ as his personal Saviour will long for
the privilege of serving God. Contemplating what heaven has done
for him, his heart is moved with boundless love and adoring gratitude.
He is eager to signalize his gratitude by devoting his abilities to God’s
service. He longs to show his love for Christ and for His purchased
possession. He covets toil, hardship, sacrifice.—
The Ministry of
Healing, 502
.
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There is a wide field for the Marthas, with their zeal in active
religious work. But let them first sit with Mary at the feet of Jesus. Let
diligence, promptness, and energy be sanctified by the grace of Christ;
then the life will be an unconquerable power for good.—
The Desire
of Ages, 525
.
In the name of the Lord, with the untiring perseverance and unflag-
ging zeal that Christ brought into His labors, we are to carry forward
the work of the Lord.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:25
.
We need to break up the monotony of our religious labor. We are
doing a work in the world, but we are not showing sufficient activity
and zeal. If we were more in earnest, men would be convinced of
the truth of our message. The tameness and monotony of our service
for God repels many souls of a higher class, who need to see a deep,
earnest, sanctified zeal.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:417
.