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

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We are accountable only <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> light that<br />

shines upon us. The commandments of God and<br />

<strong>the</strong> testimony of Jesus are testing us. If we are<br />

faithful and obedient, God will delight in us, and<br />

bless us as His own chosen peculiar people. When<br />

perfect faith and perfect love and obedience<br />

abound, working in <strong>the</strong> hearts of those who are<br />

Christ's followers, <strong>the</strong>y will have a powerful<br />

influence. Light will emanate from <strong>the</strong>m, dispelling<br />

<strong>the</strong> darkness around <strong>the</strong>m, refining and elevating<br />

all who come within <strong>the</strong> sphere of <strong>the</strong>ir influence,<br />

and bringing to a knowledge of <strong>the</strong> truth all who<br />

are willing to be enlightened and to follow in <strong>the</strong><br />

humble path of obedience.<br />

Those who possess <strong>the</strong> carnal mind cannot<br />

comprehend <strong>the</strong> sacred <strong>for</strong>ce of vital truth upon<br />

which <strong>the</strong>ir salvation depends, because <strong>the</strong>y cherish<br />

pride of heart, love of <strong>the</strong> world, love of ease,<br />

selfishness, covetousness, envy, jealousy, lust,<br />

hatred, and every evil. If <strong>the</strong>y would overcome<br />

<strong>the</strong>se <strong>the</strong>y might be partakers of <strong>the</strong> divine nature.<br />

Many leave <strong>the</strong> plain truths of God's word and<br />

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