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Christian Service
Crowd all the good works you possibly can into this life.—
Testimonies for the Church 5:488
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Jesus would have all who profess His name become earnest work-
ers. It is necessary that every individual member build upon the rock
Christ Jesus. A storm is arising that will wrench and test the spiritual
foundation of every one to the utmost. Therefore avoid the sandbed;
hunt for the rock. Dig deep; lay your foundation sure. Build, oh,
build for eternity! Build with tears, with heartfelt prayers. Let every
one of you, from henceforth, make your life beautiful by good works.
Calebs are the men most needed in these last days.—
Testimonies for
the Church 5:129, 130
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The Divine Measurement
There is a measurement of character constantly going on. The
angels of God are estimating your moral value, and ascertaining your
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needs, and bearing your case to God.—
The Review and Herald, April
2, 1889
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We shall individually be held responsible for doing one jot less
than we have ability to do. The Lord measures with exactness every
possibility for service. The unused capabilities are as much brought
into account as are those that are improved. For all that we might
become through the right use of our talents God holds us responsible.
We shall be judged according to what we ought to have done, but did
not accomplish because we did not use our powers to glorify God.
Even if we do not lose our souls, we shall realize in eternity the result
of our unused talents. For all the knowledge and ability that we might
have gained and did not, there will be an eternal loss.—
Christ’s Object
Lessons, 363
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What Might Have Been
If every soldier of Christ had done his duty, if every watchman on
the walls of Zion had given the trumpet a certain sound, the world
might ere this have heard the message of warning. But the work is
years behind. While men have slept, Satan has stolen a march upon
us.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:29
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