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

a large portion of the time be spent at home, giving
opportunity for the culture of mind and heart in
connection with the ordinary cares of domestic life.
You neglect to keep your heart, and neglect to
do good with the means which God has given you.
Your influence could benefit did you feel that
anything was required of you toward those who
need help, who need encouraging and
strengthening. But you have so long studied your
pleasure that you are disqualified to benefit those
around you. You need to discipline yourself in
order that your affections and thoughts may be
brought into subjection. Take time for selfexamination,
that you may bring all your powers in
subjection to the mind and will of God. You are
shut up to self. It is the privilege of every true
Christian to exert an influence for good over
everyone with whom he associates.
You, my sister, will be rewarded according as
your works have been. Closely investigate your
motives, and candidly decide whether you are rich
in good works. I was pointed back to last spring,
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