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Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

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institutions, our brethren must not be asked to work<br />

in accordance with the plans of a ruling, kingly<br />

power. A change must be brought about. Dr.<br />

Kellogg must see <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong> this, <strong>and</strong> bind<br />

about his desires to fasten every medical institution<br />

to the central organization at Battle Creek. The<br />

Lord forbids.<br />

"For years I have been instructed that there is<br />

danger, constant danger, that our brethren will look<br />

to their fellow men for permission to do this or<br />

that, instead of looking to God. Thus they become<br />

weaklings, <strong>and</strong> permit themselves to be bound<br />

about with man-made restrictions disapproved by<br />

God. The Lord can impress minds <strong>and</strong> conscience<br />

to do his work under bonds to God, <strong>and</strong> in a spirit<br />

of fraternity that will be in accordance with his<br />

law. ...<br />

"God knows the future. He is the One to whom<br />

we are to look for guidance. Let us trust him to<br />

direct us in the development of the various<br />

branches of his work. Let none attempt to labor in<br />

accordance with unsanctified impulses. ...<br />

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