Testimonies for the Church, Volume 2 - Ellen G. White

Those who do not really wish to know
themselves will allow the reproofs and warnings to
pass to others, and will not discern that their own
cases are met, their errors and dangers pointed out.
Earthly, selfish motives blind the mind and so
operate upon the soul that it cannot be renewed in
the divine image. Those who do not, by their own
perverse natures, resist His will, will not be left in
darkness, but will be renewed in knowledge and
true holiness, and will even glory in the cross of
Christ.
I have been shown that, at the right time, God
would press the burden upon me to say to
individuals, as Nathan said to David: "Thou art the
man," Many apparently believe the testimonies
borne to others and, like David, give judgment in
reference to them, when they should be closely
searching their own hearts, analyzing their own
lives, and making a practical application of the
close reproofs and warnings given to others.
Brother O, I have been shown that your
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