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the meekness of Christ. If you are provoked, do not become impatient.
Manifest the gentleness of which Christ has given us an example in
His life.
As Christians we should speak as Christ would speak were He in
our place. We long to see reforms, but often because things do not
move just as we wish them to move, an evil spirit puts drops of gall
into our cup, and other souls are poisoned. By our ill-advised words
they are chafed and stirred to rebellion. Make it your aim to speak
the truth in love. Then the Lord Jesus by His Spirit will supply the
force and power. Do not mingle self with anything done for God.
Ever reveal the meek and lowly spirit of the Master.—
The Review and
Herald, April 9, 1901
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