Testimonies for the Church Vol 1 - Lansing SDA Church

Dishonest Steward 221means whereby he could be corrected. When he has been reproved,the manner or the person has not suited him, and the way for reformhas been closed up. The Lord has not accepted his labors for somelength of time. He has labored much more for his own interest thanfor the interest of the cause.When he first goes to a place, his prayers and exhortations haveeffect, and brethren receive the idea that he is a perfect Christian.He is favored because he is considered a minister. But as they becomeacquainted, how they are disappointed to witness his selfishness,fretfulness, harshness, and oddities. Almost every day some peculiarnotion is seen. His mind is almost constantly occupied in fixingup something for his own advantage. Then he will dispose of it tosomeone to good advantage to himself, and fix again. His fixing andplanning have had a withering, blighting influence upon the cause ofGod. His course is calculated to tear to pieces, and it has woundedalmost everywhere. What an example to the flock! He has been veryselfish in his deal, and has taken advantage of those with whom he hasdealt. God’s frown is upon him. A good tree is known by its fruits.* * * * *