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by the truth of heavenly origin should have strong friendship for one
another.... If the branches of the vine are united to the parent stock, the
same life dwells in them all. In Christ Jesus there is love, and those
who are united to Christ will not have merely a tame, common regard
as acquaintances, but true, sincere love for one another, because they
are endued with the spirit of Christ. This drawing off from one another
is not Christ-like, but it is after Satan’s order.—EGW’88 1141, 1142.
When there is harmonious action among members, there will
be proportionate power in their work—The success of our work de-
pends upon our love to God and our love to our fellowmen. When there
is harmonious action among the individual members of the church,
when there is love and confidence manifested by brother to brother,
there will be proportionate force and power in our work for the salva-
tion of men. Oh, how greatly we need a moral renovation! Without
the faith that works by love, you can do nothing. May the Lord give
you hearts to receive this testimony.—
Testimonies to Ministers and
Gospel Workers, 188
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