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

themselves." "Be kindly affectioned one to another
with brotherly love; in honor preferring one
another; not slothful in business; fervent in spirit;
serving the Lord."
Conducting Social Meetings
I was shown, Brother M, that you need a great
work done for you before you can exert an
influence in the church to correct their errors or
bring them up. You do not possess that humbleness
of mind that can reach the hearts of God's people.
You are exalted. You need to examine your
motives and your actions to see if your eye is
single to the glory of God. Neither Brother O nor
you is exactly fitted to meet the wants of the youth
and the church generally. You do not come right
down in simplicity to understand the best manner
to help them. It does not have the best influence for
you and Brother O to leave your seats and take
your position upon the platform in front of the
people. When you occupy that position, you feel
that you must say or do something in accordance
with the position you have taken. Instead of getting
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