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

heavenly angels. They are required to be channels,
as it were, through which the spirit of truth and
righteousness shall flow. Many have partaken so
largely of the spirit and influence of the world that
they act like the world. They have their likes and
dislikes, and discern not excellence of character.
Their conduct is not governed by the pure
principles of Christianity; therefore they think only
of themselves, their pleasure and enjoyment, to the
disregard of others. They are not sanctified through
the truth, therefore realize not the oneness of
Christ's followers the world over. Those who are
most loved of God are those who possess the least
self-confidence and are adorned with a meek and
quiet spirit; whose lives are pure and unselfish, and
whose hearts are inclined, through the abundant
measure of the spirit of Christ, to obedience,
justice, purity, and true holiness.
If all were devoted to God, a precious light
would shine forth from them, which would have a
direct influence upon all who are brought in
contact with them. But all need a work done for
them. Some are far from God, variable and
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