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Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

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I present this state of affairs as the cause of the<br />

situation in many councils <strong>and</strong> board meetings,<br />

where questions dem<strong>and</strong>ing careful study are given<br />

but little consideration, <strong>and</strong> decisions of the<br />

greatest importance are hurriedly made. Often<br />

when there should have been unanimity of<br />

sentiment in the affirmative, decided negatives<br />

have entirely changed the atmosphere pervading a<br />

meeting. These results have been presented to me<br />

again <strong>and</strong> again.<br />

I present these matters now, because I am<br />

instructed to say to my brethren in the gospel<br />

ministry; By intemperance in eating you disqualify<br />

yourselves for seeing clearly the difference<br />

between the sacred <strong>and</strong> common fire. And by this<br />

intemperance you also reveal your disregard for all<br />

the warnings that the Lord has given you. His word<br />

to you is: "Who is among you that feareth the Lord,<br />

that obeyeth the voice of His servant, that walketh<br />

in darkness, <strong>and</strong> hath no light? let him trust in the<br />

name of the Lord, <strong>and</strong> stay upon His God. Behold,<br />

all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves<br />

about with sparks; walk in the light of your fire,<br />

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