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

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Chapter 21<br />

Development Through Service<br />

Those who give <strong>the</strong>ir lives to Christlike<br />

ministry know <strong>the</strong> meaning of true happiness.<br />

Their interests and <strong>the</strong>ir prayers reach far beyond<br />

self. They <strong>the</strong>mselves are growing as <strong>the</strong>y try to<br />

help o<strong>the</strong>rs. They become familiar with <strong>the</strong> largest<br />

plans, <strong>the</strong> most stirring enterprises, and how can<br />

<strong>the</strong>y but grow when <strong>the</strong>y place <strong>the</strong>mselves in <strong>the</strong><br />

divine channel of light and blessing? Such ones<br />

receive wisdom from heaven. They become more<br />

and more identified with Christ in all His plans.<br />

There is no opportunity <strong>for</strong> spiritual stagnation.<br />

Selfish ambition and self-seeking are rebuked by<br />

constant contact with <strong>the</strong> absorbing interests, <strong>the</strong><br />

elevated aspirations, which belong to high and holy<br />

activities.<br />

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