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we are not awake. This lack of activity and earnestness in the cause
of God is dreadful. This death stupor is from Satan.—
Testimonies for
the Church 1:260, 261
.
What shall I say to arouse the remnant people of God? I was
shown that dreadful scenes are before us; Satan and his angels are
bringing all their powers to bear upon God’s people. He knows that
if they sleep a little longer, he is sure of them, for their destruction is
certain.—
Testimonies for the Church 1:263
.
In these final hours of probation for the sons of men, when the fate
of every soul is so soon to be decided forever, the Lord of heaven and
earth expects His church to arouse to action as never before. Those
who have been made free in Christ through a knowledge of precious
truth, are regarded by the Lord Jesus as His chosen ones, favored above
all other people on the face of the earth; and He is counting on them
to show forth the praises of Him who hath called them out of darkness
into marvelous light. The blessings which are so liberally bestowed,
are to be communicated to others. The good news of salvation is to go
to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people.—
Prophets and Kings,
716, 717
.
Not one in a hundred among us is doing anything beyond engaging
in common, worldly enterprises. We are not half awake to the worth of
the souls for whom Christ died.—
Testimonies for the Church 8:148
.
If the followers of Christ were awake to duty, there would be
thousands where there is one today, proclaiming the gospel in heathen
lands. And all who could not personally engage in the work, would
yet sustain it with their means, their sympathy, and their prayers. And
there would be far more earnest labor for souls in Christian countries.—
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Steps to Christ, 81
.
Thousands enjoy great light and precious opportunities, but do
nothing with their influence or their money to enlighten others. They
do not even take the responsibility of keeping their own souls in the
love of God, that they may not become a burden to the church. Such
ones would be a burden and a clog in heaven. For Christ’s sake, for the
truth’s sake, for their own sakes, such should arouse and make diligent
work for eternity.—
The Review and Herald, March 1, 1887
.
The church of Christ may be fitly compared to an army. The life
of every soldier is one of toil, hardship, and danger. On every hand
are vigilant foes, led on by the prince of the powers of darkness, who