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99261 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 36, 1885, par. 27

… before God. It is not safe for any of us to feel that we are where our feet cannot slip, but we should feel that the ground whereon we stand is holy. Cleanse the soul …

99262 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 36, 1885, par. 28

… to God for light. We are to go to Him for our orders. Thus we learn daily precious lessons in the school of Christ.

99263 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 36, 1885, par. 29

… talents God has given us, that when we are changed from mortality to immortality, we shall not leave behind that which we have attained, but may take it with …

99264 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 36, 1885, par. 30

… that God could not carry on His work without the assistance of finite men. True, God can use men when they yield themselves to Him; but there are few who are willing …

99265 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 36, 1885, par. 31

… , to God. Wherever He places you, however humble may be your position, work with fidelity.

99266 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 36, 1885, par. 32

… to God can we gain the free gift of the Saviour—eternal life.

99267 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 36, 1885, par. 34

… which God has promised, and walk in great humility before Him, for He who says, “Them that honor Me I will honor” [ 1 Samuel 2:30 ], will crown His faithful children with …

99268 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 37, 1885, par. 1

… of God’s experienced servants comes home to the soul, they are affected, they have convictions that their life is not as God would have it. They feel themselves …

99269 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 37, 1885, par. 2

… that God claims from them symmetrical, decided mental and moral development. Many go crippled all through life, with defects that in the strength of Jesus …

99270 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 37, 1885, par. 4

… with God’s holy work. The mold you put upon this work will be far-reaching as eternity. Always consider that every error makes its impression on [page torn here …

99271 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 37, 1885, par. 5

… them. God has no use in His cause for men who have defects, and think it will not pay to seek for perfection of character and refinement of manners. If your life …

99272 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 37, 1885, par. 6

… after God’s own heart, to use your powers to the very extent of your ability, you must make improvement every day. This is the only way in which you can give full …

99273 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 37, 1885, par. 7

… of God’s chosen amid a crooked and perverse nation, among whom they are to shine as lights in the world. Let no preacher plead for his own way, the indulgence …

99274 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 37, 1885, par. 8

… themselves. God would have you peculiar in not thinking more highly of yourselves than you ought to think, but esteeming others better than yourself.

99275 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 37, 1885, par. 9

… thy God?” [ Micah 6:8 .] This spirit will be unlike the world in every respect. But do not seek to make crosses for the people of God; do not set yourselves up to adopt …

99276 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 37, 1885, par. 10

… obey God rather than men. It is not required of any one of us to make duties and crosses to test the people. God’s Word has given the test, His moral law, and this …

99277 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 37, 1885, par. 11

… upon God wholly, remember that in God you are to seek to become able ministers of the gospel of Christ. Train all your powers to do the very best service for the …

99278 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 37, 1885, par. 13

… Jesus. God requires that the highest energies be enlisted in His service. Make an effort to go to the bottom of every subject under investigation. Have a thorough …

99279 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 37, 1885, par. 15

God is not pleased with superficial attainments. He is not glorified when workers in the cause aim so low that their example is a positive injury wherever …

99280 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886), Ms 37, 1885, par. 16

… of God are watching you. They read your every purpose. They sound the depths of your attainments. If your efforts were made before men whom you regard highly …