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

of His work? Can they do this without severing
their connection with Him? They may think thus to
economize, but it is a fearful economy that places
them where they are separated from God.
My brethren and sisters, it is too late to devote
your time and strength to self-serving. Let not the
last day find you destitute of the heavenly treasure.
Seek to push the triumphs of the cross, seek to
enlighten souls, labor for the salvation of your
fellow beings, and your work will abide the trying
test of fire.
Every true, self-sacrificing worker for God is
willing to spend and be spent for the sake of others.
Christ says: "He that loveth his life shall lose it;
and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it
unto life eternal." (John 12:25) By earnest,
thoughtful efforts to help where help is needed, the
true Christian shows his love for God and for his
fellow beings. He may lose his life in service; but
when Christ comes to gather His jewels to Himself,
he will find it again.
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