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remembrance was written before Him for them that feared the Lord,
and that thought upon His name.”
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Witnessing
It is not enough for you to avoid the appearance of evil; you must
go farther than this; you must “learn to do well.” You must represent
Christ to the world. It must be your daily study how you can learn to
work the works of God. His followers are to be living epistles, “known
and read of all men.”
You can never secure a good character by merely wishing for it.
It can be gained only by labor. Your desires in this direction must
be expressed in earnest, honest endeavor and patient toil. By taking
advance steps each day up the ladder of progress, you will find at last
at the top,—a conqueror, yes, more than a conqueror, through Him
who has loved you.—
The Youth’s Instructor, November 5, 1896
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Religion Judged by Dress
Dear youth, a disposition in you to dress according to the fashion,
and to wear lace, and gold, and artificials for display, will not recom-
mend to others your religion or the truth that you profess. People of
discernment will look upon your attempts to beautify the external as
proof of weak minds and proud hearts. Simple, plain, unpretending
dress will be a recommendation to my youthful sisters. In no better
way can you let your light shine to others than in your simplicity of
dress and deportment. You may show to all that, in comparison with
eternal things, you place a proper estimate upon the things of this
life.—
Testimonies for the Church 3:376
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