Mind, Character and Personality, Volume 2 - Ellen G. White

eathe, and in breathing it we must be active. The
Christian work performed, the sympathies,
encouragements, and instructions given by us to
those who need them, the self-restraint, love,
patience, and forbearance which are needed,
exercised in Christian work, will create in
ourselves faith, obedience, hope, and love to
God....
It is essential for spiritual muscle and strength
that the soul have exercise. Work must be done by
putting forth spiritual activity in improving
opportunities to do good....The more faithful one is
in the discharge of Christian duties, the more
soundness will he develop. Lt 1, 1882. (HC 260.)
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
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