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Testimonies for the Church, Volume 9 - Ellen G. White

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strange experience has been coming into our ranks.<br />

It is time now <strong>for</strong> men to humble <strong>the</strong>ir hearts<br />

be<strong>for</strong>e God and to learn to work in His ways. Let<br />

those who have sought to rule <strong>the</strong>ir fellow workers<br />

study to know what manner of spirit <strong>the</strong>y are of.<br />

They should seek <strong>the</strong> Lord by fasting and prayer,<br />

and in humility of soul.<br />

Christ in His earthly life gave an example that<br />

all can safely follow. He appreciates His flock, and<br />

He wants no power set over <strong>the</strong>m that will restrict<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir freedom in His service. He has never placed<br />

man as a ruler over His heritage. True Bible<br />

religion will lead to self-control, not to control of<br />

one ano<strong>the</strong>r. As a people we need a larger measure<br />

of <strong>the</strong> Holy Spirit, that we may bear <strong>the</strong> solemn<br />

message that God has given us, without exaltation.<br />

Brethren, keep your words of censure <strong>for</strong> your<br />

individual selves. Teach <strong>the</strong> flock of God to look to<br />

Christ, not to erring man. Every soul who becomes<br />

a teacher of <strong>the</strong> truth must bear in his own life <strong>the</strong><br />

fruit of holiness. Looking to Christ and following<br />

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