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the statutes of God, and His laws.” This work is still to be done,
and if the men who bear responsibilities will not do it, then it must
be committed to others. The Lord’s work must be carried forward
without guile, hypocrisy, or covetousness.
Character of Counselors
In His instruction to Moses the Lord very plainly set forth the
character of those who were to fill important positions as counselors.
They are to be “able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating
covetousness.” The Lord’s counsel has been strangely neglected.
There are men in places of holy trust who, when reproved, have
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cared nought for it. Some who for years have stood as counselors
have boldly stated that they would not receive the testimonies given.
[
See appendix.
] In triumph they have declared that many of our most
responsible men have lost faith in the message coming from Sister
White. Thus the rejecters of light have been strengthened in their
unbelief, feeling that they had quite a strong confederacy. Men who
have had the light have walked contrary to the light. These words are
appropriate: “Truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.”
The malaria of unbelief has been diffusing its deathly atmosphere
throughout the ranks, nigh and afar off. All this has been stated
plainly, yet for years matters have been left unchanged. Can the
Lord’s favor be expected under such circumstances? ...
Study God’s Methods
As a people we should study God’s plans for conducting His
work. Wherever He has given directions in regard to any point, we
should carefully consider how to regard His expressed will. This
work should have special attention. It is not wise to choose one
man as president of the General Conference. The work of the Gen-
eral Conference has extended, and some things have been made
unnecessarily complicated. A want of discernment has been shown.
There should be a division of the field, or some other plan should be
devised to change the present order of things....
The president of the General Conference [
See appendix.
] should
have the privilege of deciding who shall stand by his side as coun-
selors. Those who will keep the way of the Lord, who will preserve