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in the faith, lest through sowing seeds of doubt and unbelief under the
instigation of Satan, they be found guilty of the ruin of a soul....
Instead of co-operating with Satan, let everyone learn what it means
to co-operate with God. In these depressing times He has a work to be
done that demands the firm courage and faith which will enable us to
sustain one another. All need to stand shoulder to shoulder and heart
to heart as laborers together with God....
As you have opportunity, speak to the workers; speak words that
will be a strength and an inspiration. We are altogether too indifferent
in regard to one another. Too often we forget that our fellow laborers
are in need of strength and cheer. In times of special perplexity and
burden, take care to assure them of your interest and sympathy. While
you try to help them by your prayers, let them know that you do it.
Send along the line God’s message to His workers: “Be strong and of
a good courage.”
Joshua 1:6
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Youth to Respect Institutional Managers—The managers of our
institutions have a most difficult task to maintain order and to discipline
wisely the youth under their care. The members of the church can do
much to stay up their hands. When the youth are unwilling to submit
to the discipline of the institution, or in any matter of difference with
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their superiors are determined to have their own way, let not parents
blindly sustain and sympathize with their children.
Better, far better might your children suffer, better lie in their
graves, than be taught to treat lightly the principles that lie at the very
foundation of loyalty to truth, to their fellow beings, and to God.
In cases of difficulty with the ones who have them in charge, go
directly to those in authority and learn the truth. Bear in mind that
the managers of the various departments understand much better than
others can what regulations are essential. Manifest confidence in
their judgment and respect for their authority. Teach your children to
respect and honor the ones to whom God has shown respect and honor
by placing them in positions of trust.—
Testimonies for the Church
7:182-186
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Duty of the Publishing House to the Church—While the church
has a responsibility to the publishing house, so also has the publishing
house to the church. Each is to uphold the other.
Those in positions of responsibility in the publishing houses should
not allow themselves to be so pressed with work that they have no