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Christ, without undertaking to tear up existing relations.”—February
21, 1927
.
Elder White later added, “It has been my belief for a long time that
our brethren make a serious mistake in their efforts to break up families
by arguing that in the fulfillment of their vows, made unwisely in most
cases, that they are continually, day by day, committing adultery.”—W.
C. White letter, January 6, 1931
.
Ellen White’s attitude toward Brother G is revealed in the letters
that follow.
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Oh, for Wisdom From on High!—Dear Brother Haskell: ... We
consider the opening [of the Bible School at Melbourne] was good.
All are pleased with the buildings and location for the school. This is
rather remarkable, for generally some have criticisms to make, but we
have not heard one word of dissatisfaction expressed or even intimated.
We had conversation after the meeting with Elder Starr. The ques-
tion was in reference to a teacher of grammar for the advanced classes.
There is no perplexity in regard to the first classes of grammar, but
we need well-qualified teachers in all branches, and we hope Elder
Olsen will find either a man or woman that can come to Australia as
a thorough teacher. If only G had kept himself straight, he would be
just the one to come. But the question is whether his record will not
follow him. We scarcely dare venture the matter and run the risk. That
the man has sincerely repented I have not a doubt, and I believe the
Lord has forgiven him. But if obliged to make explanations it would
not be an easy matter to do; so what shall we do with G? Leave him
where he is, a prey to remorse, and to be useless the remainder of his
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life? I cannot see what can be done. Oh, for wisdom from on high!
Oh, for the counsel of One who reads the heart as an open book! How
Satan watches for souls to bind them with his hellish cords that they
become lost to the work and almost helpless in his hands. “Watch and
pray, lest ye enter into temptation.”—
Letter 13, 1892
. (Written five
years after Brother G’s unscriptural marriage.)
Invitation to Another Country—Dear Brother G: I have had my
mind drawn out for you time and again. Had I felt at liberty to exercise
my judgment, I should have given my counsel a long time ago for
you to change your location. I had hoped my brethren would have
had wisdom from above to give counsel to you that you should not
be where you are today. If you have anything to do, it must be soon.