Testimonies for the Church Vol 1 - Lansing SDA Church

112 Testimonies for the Church Volume 1[118]such will have evidence of the truth of these matters. The churchof God should move straight along, as though there were not such apeople in the world.I saw that decided efforts should be made to show those who areunchristian in life their wrongs, and if they do not reform, they shouldbe separated from the precious and holy, that God may have a cleanand pure people that He can delight in. Dishonor Him not by linkingor uniting the clean with the unclean.I was shown some coming from the East to the West. I saw thatit should not be the object of those who leave the East for the Westto get rich, but to win souls to the truth. Said the angel: “Let yourworks show that it is not for honor, or to lay up a treasure on earth,that ye have moved West, but to hold up and exalt the standard oftruth.” I saw that those who move West should be like men waitingfor their Lord. Said the angel: “Be a living example to those in theWest. Let your works show that you are God’s peculiar people, andthat you have a peculiar work, to give the last message of mercy tothe world. Let your works show to those around you that this worldis not your home.” I saw that those who have entangled themselvesshould break the snare of the enemy and go free. Lay not up treasuresupon earth, but show by your lives that you are laying up treasure inheaven. If God has called you West, He has a work, an exalted work,for you to do. Let your faith and experience help those who have nota living experience. Let not the attraction be to this poor, dark speckof a world, but let it be upward to God, glory, and heaven. Let notthe care and perplexity of farms here engross your mind, but you cansafely be wrapped up in contemplating Abraham’s farm. We are heirsto that immortal inheritance. Wean your affections from earth, anddwell upon heavenly things.* * * * *