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Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

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even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect,'<br />

will not hurt the souls of Christ's purchased<br />

possession."<br />

Humanity alone is a very poor combination of<br />

opposites. Naturally, human beings are selfcentered<br />

<strong>and</strong> opinionated. But when they learn the<br />

lessons that Christ desires to teach them, they<br />

become partakers of the divine nature, <strong>and</strong><br />

henceforth they live Christ's life. They regard all<br />

men as brethren, with similar aspirations,<br />

capabilities, temptations, <strong>and</strong> trials, needing tests<br />

<strong>and</strong> difficulties, craving sympathy <strong>and</strong> help.<br />

Never feel that it is your prerogative to<br />

humiliate a fellow-worker. If mistakes have been<br />

made, learn about them, not from a desire to crush<br />

the one who has made them, but from a desire to<br />

help, that no one be separated from God's work.<br />

Help those who have erred, by telling them of your<br />

experiences, showing how, when you have made<br />

grave mistakes, patience <strong>and</strong> fellowship, kindness<br />

<strong>and</strong> helpfulness, on the part of your fellowworkers,<br />

gave you courage <strong>and</strong> hope. Harsh<br />

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