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with God. The whole life will flow out with cheerful readiness in
channels of love and sympathy for humanity. Self will be forgotten,
and the ways of this class will be established in God. In watering
others their own souls will be watered. The stream flowing through
their souls is from a living spring and is flowing out to others in good
deeds, in earnest, unselfish effort for their salvation. In order to be a
fruitful tree, the soul must derive its support and nourishment from
the Fountain of Life and must be in harmony with the Creator.—
The
Review and Herald, January 2, 1879
.
The Reason for Barrenness—None of our churches need be bar-
ren and unfruitful. But some of our brethren and sisters are in danger
of starving to death spiritually even when they are constantly hearing
the truth presented by our ministers, for they neglect to impart that
which they receive. God requires every one of His stewards to use the
talent entrusted to him. He bestows rich gifts upon us in order that
we may bestow them freely upon others. He keeps the heart flooded
with the light of His presence, in order that we may reveal Christ to
our fellow men. How can those who fold their hands in ease, content
to do nothing, expect God to continue to supply their necessities? The
members of all our churches should labor as those who must give an
account.—
The Review and Herald, November 11, 1902
.
Our Destiny Involved—It is the work that we do or do not do
that tells with tremendous power upon our lives and destinies. God
requires us to improve every opportunity for usefulness that is offered
us. Neglect to do this is perilous to our spiritual growth.—
Testimonies
for the Church 3:540
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He Who Lives to Please Himself Is Not a Christian—“Is it not
to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are
cast out to thine house? When thou seest the naked that thou cover
him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?” How much
of this hiding has been done! How many have closed the eyes and
locked the door of the heart, lest a softening influence should prompt
them to works of kindness and charity! The work of Christ never
ceases. His tender love and goodness are inexhaustible; His mercy is
over all the children of men. The Lord Jesus means that you shall be
blessed in imparting to His needy, suffering ones. He has made men
His copartners. “We are labourers together with God.” Has not Christ,
by both precept and example, plainly taught us what we should do?