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Testimonies on Sexual Behavior, Adultery, and Divorce
Another Message to the Mistress—I again address you not to
fail in this time which is the crisis of your life, to take the only right
course left for you to take. The stronghold of sin is in the will. Put
your will on God’s side of the question; place yourself no longer in
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the position of a sinner, a harlot. You may not see clearly how you
will obtain deliverance from the sins which have been cherished, and
strengthened with repetition. The only way is to confess your sins,
forsake them, and believe that Jesus will pardon you.
Your deliverance is to be found in Christ, and Him alone. Your
temper and your pride must die, and Christ live in you, else you are
still in the bondage of sin and iniquity. You must humble your heart
before God, and Jesus will pity and save you....
If you desire to be a Christian, now is your time; now is the golden
opportunity. You can walk in purity only by looking and beholding,
praying and believing in Jesus moment by moment. You have been
living in adultery so long that sin does not appear heinous to you. You
love sin. If now you want to leave sin, you must forever renounce it.
If you confess your sins, He is faithful and just to forgive you your
sins, and to cleanse you from all unrighteousness. You must not hide
or excuse your sins, but you must arise and make haste to confess your
sins, and save your soul by seeking the forgiveness of your sins.
Evil Influence of Family Members—Oh, it is a terrible thing to
be lost. Your course has been a sad and distressing one. Time is short.
Will you now come? Will you sit at the feet of Jesus, and learn of Him?
There is hope for you, but you have had miserable counselors, and
if you love Jesus you hate the evil course, and even the conversation
and companionship, of your own relatives who have given themselves
soul, body, and spirit to work the works of Satan. He has control of
their imaginations and evil intentions to do wickedly.
May the Lord send most deep convictions to your soul, for I never
want to give publicity to the things which I have been shown; and I
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hope you will take a course which will make it unnecessary for me to
do this.—
Letter 24a, 1890
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A Second Letter to Ira K—Today I have just received your re-
sponse to my letter, and I cannot rest tonight without writing to you
again and saying, “Repent of your sins without delay.” Your course has
been opened before me; your management in business, your reckless