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Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students - Ellen G. White

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The lifework given us is that of preparation for<br />

the life eternal. If we accomplish this work as God<br />

designs we shall, every temptation may work for<br />

our advancement; for as we resist its allurements<br />

we make progress in the divine life. In the heat of<br />

the conflict, unseen agencies will be by our side,<br />

comm<strong>and</strong>ed of heaven <strong>to</strong> aid us in our wrestlings;<br />

<strong>and</strong> in the crisis, strength <strong>and</strong> firmness <strong>and</strong> energy<br />

will be imparted <strong>to</strong> us, <strong>and</strong> we shall have more than<br />

mortal power.<br />

But unless the human agent brings his will in<strong>to</strong><br />

harmony with the will of God, unless he forsakes<br />

every idol <strong>and</strong> overcomes every wrong practice, he<br />

will not succeed in the warfare, but will be finally<br />

overcome. Those who would be conquerors must<br />

engage in conflict with unseen agencies; inward<br />

corruption must be overcome, <strong>and</strong> every thought<br />

must be brought in<strong>to</strong> subjection <strong>to</strong> Christ.<br />

The Holy Spirit is ever at work, seeking <strong>to</strong><br />

purify, refine, <strong>and</strong> discipline the souls of men, in<br />

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