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Testimonies for the Church, Volume 9 - Ellen G. White

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Thou hast hid <strong>the</strong>se things from <strong>the</strong> wise and<br />

prudent, and hast revealed <strong>the</strong>m unto babes. Even<br />

so, Fa<strong>the</strong>r: <strong>for</strong> so it seemed good in Thy sight. All<br />

things are delivered unto Me of My Fa<strong>the</strong>r: and no<br />

man knoweth <strong>the</strong> Son, but <strong>the</strong> Fa<strong>the</strong>r; nei<strong>the</strong>r<br />

knoweth any man <strong>the</strong> Fa<strong>the</strong>r, save <strong>the</strong> Son, and he<br />

to whomsoever <strong>the</strong> Son will reveal Him.<br />

"Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are<br />

heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My<br />

yoke upon you, and learn of Me; <strong>for</strong> I am meek and<br />

lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your<br />

souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is<br />

light." (Mat<strong>the</strong>w 11:20-30)<br />

It is always safe to be meek and lowly and<br />

tenderhearted, but at <strong>the</strong> same time we are to be as<br />

firm as a rock to <strong>the</strong> teachings of Christ. His words<br />

of instruction are to be strictly heeded. Not one<br />

word is to be lost sight of. The truth will abide<br />

<strong>for</strong>ever. We are not to place our trust in any lie or<br />

pretense. Those who do this will find that it has<br />

been done at <strong>the</strong> loss of eternal life. We are now to<br />

make straight paths <strong>for</strong> our feet, lest <strong>the</strong> lame be<br />

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