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berers of the ground, darkening with their unproductive boughs the
ground which fruit-bearing trees might have occupied.—
The Review
and Herald, May 22, 1888
.
There is danger for those who do little or nothing for Christ. The
grace of God will not long abide in the soul of him who, having great
privileges and opportunities, remains silent.—
The Review and Herald,
August 22, 1899
.
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There is no time to sleep now,—no time to indulge in useless
regrets. He who ventures to slumber now will miss precious opportu-
nities of doing good. We are granted the blessed privilege of gathering
sheaves in the great harvest; and every soul saved will be an additional
star in the crown of Jesus, our adorable Redeemer. Who is eager to lay
off the armor when by pushing the battle a little longer he will achieve
new victories and gather new trophies for eternity?—
The Review and
Herald, October 25, 1881
.
The heavenly messengers are doing their work; but what are we
doing? Brethren and sisters, God calls upon you to redeem the time.
Draw nigh to God. Stir up the gift that is within you. Let those who
have had the opportunity to become familiar with the reasons of our
faith, now use this knowledge to some purpose.—
Historical Sketches,
288
.
How can you who repeat the Lord’s prayer, “Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven,” sit at ease in your homes
without helping to carry the torch of truth to others? How can you lift
up your hands before God and ask His blessing upon yourselves and
your families, when you are doing so little to help others?—
Historical
Sketches, 288
.
There are among us those who, if they would take time to consider,
would regard their do-nothing position as a sinful neglect of their God-
given talents. Brethren and sisters, your Redeemer and all the holy
angels are grieved at your hardness of heart. Christ gave His own
life to save souls, and yet you who have known His love make so
little effort to impart the blessings of His grace to those for whom He
died. Such indifference and neglect of duty is an amazement to the
angels. In the judgment you must meet the souls you have neglected.
In that great day you will be self-convicted and self-condemned. May
the Lord lead you now to repentance. May He forgive His people