Rebellion - The Eternal Gospel Church

REBELLION
Master, has given us an example, in His life, of self-sacrifice, of the
way in which we must work to advance the kingdom of God.
Spalding and Magan, 175.
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Few Great Men
We must now ask the question, How many Seventh-day Adventists
will make it to the kingdom—Only a few of the millions who hold membership.
Many of our leaders, pastors, and laymen are not diligent students
of the Word and the Spirit of Prophecy. We are told there will be
few great men among us at the end.
There are few really consecrated men among us, few who
have fought and conquered in the battle with self. Real conversion
is a decided change of feelings and motives; it is a virtual
taking leave of worldly connections, a hastening from their spiritual
atmosphere, a withdrawing from the controlling power of their
thoughts, opinions, and influences. The separation causes pain
and bitterness to both parties. It is the variance which Christ declares
that He came to bring. But the converted will feel a continual
longing desire that their friends shall forsake all for Christ,
knowing that, unless they do, there will be a final and eternal
separation. The true Christian cannot, while with unbelieving
friends, be light and trifling. The value of the souls for whom
Christ died is too great. Testimonies, vol. 5, 82–83.
One Cherished Sin
Why did Jesus state that many are called, but only a few are
chosen Matthew 22:14. The answer must come from inspiration:
Worldly policy and the undeviating principles of righteousness
do not blend into each other imperceptibly, like the colors of
the rainbow. Between the two a broad, clear line is drawn by the
eternal God. The likeness of Christ stands out as distinct from that
of Satan as midday in contrast with midnight. And only those who
live the life of Christ are His co-workers. If one sin is cherished in
the soul, or one wrong practice retained in the life, the whole being
is contaminated. The man becomes an instrument of
unrighteousness. . . .
All who choose Christ’s kingdom of love and righteousness
and peace, making its interest paramount to all other, are linked to
the world above, and every blessing needed for this life is theirs. In
the book of God’s providence, the volume of life, we are each given