Testimonies for the Church, Volume 8 - Ellen G. White

doer of His word, is to pursue a safe course. The
counsel of God simplifies the perplexities of
business transactions and domestic duties. The
followers of Christ who work with an eye single to
the glory of God will have heavenly wisdom. But it
is a painful fact that in our churches and
institutions there is a great lack of true Christianity.
May the Lord help those who are bearing
responsibilities to unite with one another in their
work and to become laborers together with God.
Christ said to His disciples: "Ye are the light of
the world." (Matthew 5:14) Then how important it
is that every soul shall keep his light trimmed and
burning, that he may give light to all with whom he
comes in contact. God has made His people the
depositaries of sacred truth. Talents have been
committed to them for wise improvement, for God
designs that by constant use their talents shall be
multiplied.
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