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good. . . .The more faithful one is in the discharge of Christian duties, the more
soundness will he develop. Lt 1, 1882. (HC 260.) {2MCP 804.4}
Social Power to Be Improved.--It is through the social relations that Christianity
comes in contact with the world. Every man or woman who has received the divine
illumination is to shed light on the dark pathway of those who are unacquainted with the
better way. Social power, sanctified by the Spirit of Christ, must be improved in bringing
souls to the Saviour. Christ is not to be hid away in the heart as a coveted treasure,
sacred and sweet, to be enjoyed solely by the possessor. We are to have Christ in us
as a well of water springing up into everlasting life, refreshing all who come in contact
with us.-- MH 496 (1905). {2MCP 805.1}
Potentiality of Christianity.--In the common walks of life there is many a man
patiently treading the round of daily toil, unconscious that he possesses powers which,
if called into action, would raise him to an equality with the world's most honored men.
The touch of a skillful hand is needed to arouse those dormant faculties. It was such
men that Jesus called to be His colaborers, and He gave them the advantage of
association with Himself. Never had the world's great men such a teacher. When the
disciples came forth from the Saviour's training, they were no longer ignorant and
uncultured. They had become like Him in mind and character, and men took knowledge
of them that they had been with Jesus.--DA 250 (1898). {2MCP 805.2}
The Need for Aims and Goals.--Have an aim in life while you do live. Gather
sunshine about you instead of clouds. Seek to be a fresh, beautiful flower in God's
garden, imparting fragrance to all around you. Do this, and you will not die a whit
sooner; but you will surely shorten your days by unhappy complainings, making
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your pains and ailments the theme of conversation.--HR, June, 1871. {2MCP 805.3}
Living for a Purpose Makes One Truly Happy.-- Those who live for a purpose,
seeking to benefit and bless their fellowmen and to honor and glorify their Redeemer,
are the truly happy ones on the earth, while the man who is restless, discontented, and
seeking this and testing that, hoping to find happiness, is always complaining of
disappointment. He is always in want, never satisfied, because he lives for himself
alone. Let it be your aim to do good, to act your part in life faithfully.-- Lt 17, 1872. (HC
242.) {2MCP 806.1}
Stretching Every Nerve.--We must put to the stretch every spiritual nerve and
muscle. . . . God . . . does not desire you to remain novices. He wants you to reach the
very highest round of the ladder and then step from it into the kingdom of our Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ.-- MS 8, 1899. (HC 217.) {2MCP 806.2}