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or doing the same works, that our fathers did. In order to be accepted
and blessed of God as they were, we must imitate their faithfulness
and zeal,—improve our light as they improved theirs, and do as they
would have done had they lived in our day. We must walk in the light
which shines upon us, otherwise that light will become darkness.—
Testimonies for the Church 1:262
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An Appeal to the Slothful Church
It is a mystery that there are not hundreds at work where now
there is but one. The heavenly universe is astonished at the apathy,
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the coldness, the listlessness of those who profess to be sons and
daughters of God. In the truth there is a living power.—
Testimonies
for the Church 9:42
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We can never be saved in indolence and inactivity. There is no
such thing as a truly converted person living a helpless, useless life.
It is not possible for us to drift into heaven. No sluggard can enter
there.... Those who refuse to co-operate with God on earth, would not
co-operate with Him in heaven. It would not be safe to take them to
heaven.—
Christ’s Object Lessons, 280
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All heaven is looking with intense interest upon the church, to see
what her individual members are doing to enlighten those who are in
darkness.—
The Review and Herald, February 27, 1894
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You should solemnly consider that you are dealing with the great
God, and should ever remember that He is not a child to be trifled
with. You cannot engage in His service at will, and let it alone at
pleasure.—
Testimonies for the Church 2:221
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Heavenly intelligences have been waiting to co-operate with human
agencies, but we have not discerned their presence.—
Testimonies for
the Church 6:297
.
Heavenly angels have long been waiting for human agents—the
members of the church—to co-operate with them in the great work to
be done. They are waiting for you.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:46,
47
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Many, many are approaching the day of God doing nothing, shun-
ning responsibilities, and as the result they are religious dwarfs. So far
as work for God is concerned, the pages of their life history present a
mournful blank. They are trees in the garden of God, but only cum-