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

est and most holy character. Those who accept a
position of responsibility in the cause of God
should always remember that with the call to this
work God has also called them to walk
circumspectly before Him and before their fellow
men. Instead of considering it their duty to order
and dictate and command, they should realize that
they are to be learners themselves. When a
responsible worker fails to learn this lesson, the
sooner he is released from his responsibilities the
better it will be for him and for the work of God.
Position never will give holiness and excellence of
character. He who honors God and keeps His
commandments is himself honored.
The question which each should ask himself in
all humility is: "Am I qualified for this position?
Have I learned to keep the way of the Lord to do
justice and judgment?" The Saviour's earthly
example has been given us that we should not walk
in our own strength, but that each should consider
himself, as Solomon expressed it, "a little child."
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