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that women have a power of influence for good or for evil; therefore
he seeks to enlist them in his cause....
Sisters and mothers, we have a higher aim, a more noble work, than
to study the latest fashion, and form garments with needless adorning
to meet the standard of this modern Moloch. We may become its
slave, and sacrifice upon its altars our own and the present and future
happiness of our children. But what do we gain in the end? We have
sown to the flesh; we shall reap corruption. Our works cannot bear the
inspection of God. We shall see at last how many souls might have
been blessed and redeemed from darkness and error by our influence,
which, instead, encouraged them in pride and outward display, to the
neglect of the inward adorning.—
The Health Reformer, June 1, 1880
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To Act a Part in the Closing Work—Our sisters, the youth, the
middle-aged, and those of advanced years, may act a part in the clos-
ing work for this time; and in doing this as they have opportunity,
they will obtain an experience of the highest value to themselves. In
forgetfulness of self, they will grow in grace. By training the mind
in this direction, they will learn how to bear burdens for Jesus.—
The
Review and Herald, January 2, 1879
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A Transforming Influence—Great is the work and mission of
women, especially those who are wives and mothers. They can be a
blessing to all around them. They can have a powerful influence for
good if they will let their light so shine that others may be led to glorify
our heavenly Father. Women may have a transforming influence if
they will only consent to yield their way and their will to God, and
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let Him control their mind, affections, and being. They can have an
influence which will tend to refine and elevate those with whom they
associate. But this class are generally unconscious of the power they
possess. They exert an unconscious influence which seems to work
out naturally from a sanctified life, a renewed heart. It is the fruit that
grows naturally upon the good tree of divine planting. Self is forgotten,
merged in the life of Christ. To be rich in good works is as natural as
their breath. They live to do others good and yet are ready to say: We
are unprofitable servants.—
Testimonies for the Church 2:465 (1870)
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