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25481 The Signs of the Times May 5, 1887, paragraph 13
… Christian character. The mighty lever of truth takes us out of the quarry of the world, and places us in the work-shop of God, where we must submit to be hewed, and …
25482 The Signs of the Times May 5, 1887, paragraph 14
… of God is the standard of righteousness. It is the mirror into which we are to look to discern the defects in our character. When we look into a mirror, it reveals …
25483 The Signs of the Times May 19, 1887, Art. A, paragraph 4
… , whom God had endowed with mental powers of no ordinary character, to take up the reading of romance; and the more they indulged the appetite for this kind of …
25484 The Signs of the Times May 19, 1887, Art. A, paragraph 7
… of character. Here you will learn what is required of you in order to become a child of God.
25485 The Signs of the Times May 19, 1887, Art. A, paragraph 11
… the characters of your children according to the standard given in the word of God. If they ever possess the inward adorning, the ornament of a meek and quiet …
25486 The Signs of the Times May 19, 1887, paragraph 6
… of character in the balances of the sanctuary is God’s work, but the close study of the Bible, the bringing up of our characters to God’s standard is our work …
25487 The Signs of the Times May 26, 1887, paragraph 10
… true character, and will be honored with the commendation of God. Hypocritical, ambitious teachers may now be admired and exalted of men; but God, who knows …
25488 The Signs of the Times June 30, 1887, paragraph 4
… their character; if as faithful stewards of Christ they render to God the things that are his, it will be said to them, “Well done, good and faithful servant; thou …
25489 The Signs of the Times June 30, 1887, paragraph 8
… that God values. A Christian character unblotted with avarice, possessing quietness, meekness, and humility, is more precious in his sight than the most fine …
25490 The Signs of the Times June 30, 1887, paragraph 9
… of character and moral worth are often overlooked. But what does God care for money, for property? The cattle upon a thousand hills are his, as are also the world …
25491 The Signs of the Times June 30, 1887, paragraph 11
… man. God did not value the riches of this wealthy man, because his character was worthless. His riches did not recommend him to God, nor have any influence to …
25492 The Signs of the Times July 7, 1887, paragraph 6
… from God? The fruit borne will testify to the character of the tree.
25493 The Signs of the Times July 14, 1887, paragraph 2
… individual character; and every act of our lives, every thought and word, is a stone in the building. The words of inspiration warn us, “Take heed how ye build.” See …
25494 The Signs of the Times July 14, 1887, paragraph 3
… our characters we make; they are the result of the lives we lead, the thoughts and principles that we cherish. When we see persons firm in principle, faithful …
25495 The Signs of the Times July 14, 1887, paragraph 7
… of God. A truly Christ-like character cannot be subverted. Envy, jealousy, malice, and persecution may be hurled against those who bear the divine impress; but …
25496 The Signs of the Times July 14, 1887, paragraph 9
… form characters that God can accept. We may add knowledge to knowledge, strength to strength, and virtue to virtue, and yet fail in the soul-testing conflict …
25497 The Signs of the Times July 14, 1887, paragraph 14
… moral character have been correct, and think that we need not humble our heart before God, like the common sinner; but we must be content to enter into life in …
25498 The Signs of the Times July 21, 1887, paragraph 6
… aside God’s great moral standard of character, and erect a standard to suit their own convenience, and by this imperfect standard they may claim holiness …
25499 The Signs of the Times July 21, 1887, paragraph 8
… of God, while men are weaving into their lives and characters threads of selfishness and pride. Many who profess to be children of God have good impulses. When …
25500 The Signs of the Times July 21, 1887, paragraph 11
… human character. And Jesus prayed for his disciples: “Sanctify them through thy truth; thy word is truth.” The word of God obeyed is the great sanctifier of hearts …