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Jesus will be your Helper, your Strength, your Deliverance, if you will
only believe, and walk humbly before Him.—
Letter 153, 1903
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Put God’s Cause Above All Interests [
A study of the life and
work of James and Ellen White in the pioneer days of the church pro-
vides a convincing example of unreserved devotion to God’s service.
Their two surviving sons, Edson and William, were also the objects
of their attention and care, though the Whites were required to leave
them at times in the care of others. Both boys became ministers of
the gospel. When James and Ellen were separated because of the
demands of the cause, they comforted themselves with thoughts of
fellowship together again at the journey’s end.
]—No earthly ties, no
earthly considerations, should weigh one moment in the scale against
duty to the cause and work of God. Jesus severed His connection from
everything to save a lost world, and He requires of us a full and entire
consecration. There are sacrifices to be made for the interests of God’s
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cause. The sacrifice of feeling is the most keen that is required of us;
yet after all it is a small sacrifice. You have plenty of friends, and if
the feelings are only sanctified, you need not feel that you are making
a very great sacrifice. You do not leave your wife among heathen. You
are not called to tread the burning African desert or to face prisons and
encounter trial at every step. Be careful how you appeal to your sympa-
thies and let human feelings and personal considerations mingle with
your efforts and labors for the cause of God. He demands unselfish
and willing service. You can render this and yet do all your duties to
your family; but hold this as a secondary matter.—
Testimonies for the
Church 3:500
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