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The Voice in Speech and Song
A Positive Testimony—It is our duty to be very jealous of the
glory of God, and bring no evil report even by the sadness of the
countenance or by ill-advised words, as though the requirements of
God were a restriction upon our liberty. The whole person is privileged
to bear a decided testimony in every line—in features, in temper, in
words, in character—that the service of the Lord is good. This they
proclaim: “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul.” Let
your words be positive on the side of the Lord.—
Manuscript 70, 1897
.
Less Speaking, More Praying—Let us be careful of our words.
Oh, there is so much speech that is not for the glory of God. Would it
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not be much better if we should talk less and pray more?—
Manuscript
39, 1908
.
Select Words—When engaged in labor, guard the mind, keep it
stayed upon God, talk less, and meditate more. Remember: “Every
idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the
day of judgment.” Let your words be select; this will close a door
against the adversary of souls.—
Testimonies for the Church 4:588
.
Christ Is Voice Through You—Make a covenant with God that
you will guard well your words. “If any man offend not in word, the
same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.”
James
3:2
. Remember that a revengeful speech never makes one feel that
he has gained a victory. Let Christ speak through you. Do not lose
the blessing that comes from thinking no evil.—
Testimonies for the
Church 7:243
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