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to the high honor of being next to the king; and this elevation was as
sudden as it was great.
Examples of Success in Humility
It is impossible to stand upon a lofty height without danger. The
tempest leaves unharmed the modest flower of the valley, while it
wrestles with the lofty tree upon the mountaintop. There are many
men whom God could have used with wonderful success when
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pressed with poverty,—He could have made them useful here, and
crowned them with glory hereafter,—but prosperity ruined them;
they were dragged down to the pit because they forgot to be humble,
forgot that God was their strength, and became independent and
self-sufficient. These dangers are yours.
Joseph bore the test of character in adversity, and the gold was
undimmed by prosperity. He showed the same lofty regard for God’s
will when he stood next the throne as when in a prisoner’s cell.
Joseph carried his religion everywhere, and this was the secret of
his unwavering fidelity. As representative men, you must have the
all-pervading power of true godliness. I tell you, in the fear of God,
your path is beset by dangers which you do not see and do not sense.
You must hide in Jesus. You are unsafe unless you hold the hand
of Christ. You must guard against everything like presumption, and
cherish that spirit that would suffer rather than sin. No victory you
can gain will be half so precious as that gained over self.—
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Testimonies to Physicians and Helpers, pages 7-27
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The Physician’s First Work
The Redeemer expects our physicians to make the saving of
souls their first work. If they will walk and work with God, in His
love and fear, they will receive leaves from the tree of life to give to
the suffering. His peace will go with them, making them messengers
of peace.
It is not enough for us to read the Scriptures merely. We are to
ask the Lord to fill our wayward hearts with His Spirit, that we may
understand the meaning of His words. In order to be benefited by