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Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

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Chapter 127<br />

Do Not Colonize<br />

Sanitarium, Napa Co., Cal., February 11, 1907.<br />

To our Brethren in Graysville, Tennessee:--<br />

I have a message for our people in Graysville.<br />

Christ sent forth his disciples to go to all countries<br />

<strong>and</strong> people <strong>and</strong> tongues. He is not pleased when<br />

many who are well instructed in the truth remain<br />

together in one place; for they are in danger of<br />

imbibing a spirit of criticizing <strong>and</strong> faultfinding. He<br />

desires them to engage in his work in new fields.<br />

He desires them to educate people who know not<br />

the truth. As they open the word of life to others,<br />

the Lord will move upon hearts to receive the truth,<br />

<strong>and</strong> new churches will be raised up.<br />

Those who manifest pride by belittling the<br />

capabilities of others, <strong>and</strong> speaking<br />

contemptuously of them, need a personal<br />

experience in the service of God. Let them move<br />

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