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and quiet spirit is in the sight of God of great value. Religion does
not make a man coarse and rough. The true believer, realizing his
own weakness, will guard himself at every point, and place his whole
confidence in God. True Christian godliness cannot be forced; it is the
outflowing of an honest heart....
God calls for minute man, praying men, practical men. Expensive
outward show does not elevate men and women in the eyes of sensible
people.—
Selected Messages 2:201, 202
.
Voice and Tongue a Power for God—The voice and tongue are
gifts from God, and if rightly used, they are a power for God.—
Sons
and Daughters of God, 180
.
By diligent effort all may acquire the power to read intelligibly,
and to speak in a full, clear, round tone, in a distinct and impressive
manner. By doing this we may greatly increase our efficiency as work-
ers for Christ. Every Christian is called to make known to others the
unsearchable riches of Christ; therefore he should seek for perfection
in speech.—
Christ’s Object Lessons, 335, 336
.
We may have knowledge, but unless the habit is acquired of using
the voice correctly, our work will be a failure. Unless we can clothe
our ideas in appropriate language, of what avail is our education?
Knowledge will be of little value to us unless we cultivate the talent of
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speech; but it is a wonderful power when combined with the ability
to speak wise, helpful words, and to speak them in a way that will
command attention.—
Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students,
217
.
Let us ask in faith for a converted voice, a converted tongue, and
for Christlike sympathy and tenderness, that we may win souls to the
truth we teach.—
The Review and Herald, November 11, 1902
.
Let our words be gentle as we seek to win souls.—
Testimonies for
the Church 6:400
.
They [the workers in our sanitariums] are to cultivate the voice,
keeping it pleasant and sympathetic.—
Medical Ministry, 212
.
Educate yourself to carry a pleasant countenance, and bring all the
sweetness and melody possible into your voice.—
Sons and Daughters
of God, 180
.
Correcting Defects in Speech—Speak slowly. Many speak
rapidly, hurrying one word after another so fast that the effect of what