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But if the one be wisely used, the possessor will soon have gained
more, and may continually increase her power of influence and sphere
of usefulness by making the best use of the talents which God has
given her. Her individuality may be distinctly preserved, and yet she
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be part of the great whole in advancing the work of reform so greatly
needed.
Woman, if she wisely improves her time and her faculties, relying
upon God for wisdom and strength, may stand on an equality with
her husband as adviser, counselor, companion, and co-worker, and yet
lose none of her womanly grace or modesty. She may elevate her own
character, and just as she does this she is elevating and ennobling the
characters of her family and exerting a powerful though unconscious
influence upon others around her.—
Good Health, June, 1880
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Learning to Reach Other WomenWith the Truth—Women can
learn what needs to be done to reach other women. There are women
who are especially adapted for the work of giving Bible readings, and
they are very successful in presenting the Word of God in its simplicity
to others. They become a great blessing in reaching mothers and
their daughters. This is a sacred work, and those engaged in it should
receive encouragement.—
Letter 108, 1910
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Responsibility to Gather Sheaves—Let every sister who claims
to be a child of God feel a responsibility to help all within her reach.
The noblest of all attainments may be gained through practical self-
denial and benevolence for others’ good. Sisters, God calls you to
work in the harvest field and to help gather in the sheaves.... In the
various lines of home missionary work the modest, intelligent woman
may use her powers to the very highest account.—
The Review and
Herald, December 10, 1914
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An Influence on the Side of Reform and Truth—Why should
not women cultivate the intellect? Why should they not answer the
purpose of God in their existence? Why may they not understand their
own powers, and realizing that these powers are given of God, strive
to make use of them to the fullest extent in doing good to others, in
advancing the work of reform, of truth, and of real goodness in the
world? Satan knows that women have a power of influence for good
or for evil; therefore he seeks to enlist them in his cause. He invents
multitudinous fashions, and tempts the women of the present day, as