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Testimonies on Sexual Behavior, Adultery, and Divorce
holy life. Obey His commandments. This will bring you practical
godliness.
Only One Life—Do not dwell upon the hardships of the Christian
life. Do not talk of your trials, for if you do, you will become more and
more inclined to complain of God. Talk of the love of Christ, bringing
it into your heart and life. Be thankful that the Lord has spared you,
that you have not been cut off without having gained a preparation for
entrance into the heavenly kingdom, where there is no sin, no sorrow.
You have only one life in which to perfect a Christian character. If you
reveal the grace of God in your character, if the law of kindness is ever
on your lips, if you constantly thank the Lord for His goodness to you,
you are preparing to praise Him in the home above.—
Letter 72, 1903
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The Husband’s Wishes Regarding Food—The day we visited
you we appreciated much the bountiful repast prepared for us. But
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you need to study how to prepare nutritious food in the most simple
way. Your husband’s wishes regarding the preparation of food should
be respected, and still you may study to prepare appetizing dishes in
as simple and healthful a way as possible, so that the fine nerves of the
brain will not become weakened and paralyzed, making you excitable,
nervous, and easily provoked....
My dear sister, you stand in a responsible position in your home.
Hold the reins of government with a wise, even hand. Do not allow the
members of your family to lose their love and respect for you. Bind
them to your heart with the silken cords of love. This you can do if
you live close to Jesus. By beholding Him you will be changed into
His image, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through
lust. God loves you; He loves your husband, and He is seeking to
draw him to Himself. He desires to take his attention off mere earthly
enterprises, and fix them on the eternal riches.—
Letter 145, 1900
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