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Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers - Ellen G. White

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allowed <strong>to</strong> come in between them <strong>and</strong> their Helper,<br />

when idols are chosen before Christ, when His<br />

appeals <strong>to</strong> the human soul are regarded with<br />

indifference <strong>and</strong> there is no response, Jesus is<br />

grieved. He knows that they are meeting with great<br />

losses, for they are stumbling blocks <strong>to</strong> sinners.<br />

They are not gathering with Christ, but scattering<br />

from Him. But when through great affliction the<br />

Spirit of God <strong>to</strong>uches their hearts, <strong>and</strong> they turn <strong>to</strong><br />

Him, He will hear their prayers. Christ knows the<br />

capabilities He has given <strong>to</strong> every soul <strong>to</strong> serve<br />

Him for his present <strong>and</strong> eternal good. He desires<br />

that these souls shall not disappoint Him. He wants<br />

them <strong>to</strong> shine in His kingdom. Those who will be<br />

the most highly honored are those who take up<br />

their cross daily, <strong>and</strong> follow Christ.<br />

Make a Reality of Truth<br />

The Lord Jesus dem<strong>and</strong>s that every soul make a<br />

reality of truth. Show that you believe that you are<br />

not half with Christ <strong>and</strong> half with the world. Of all<br />

such Christ says: "I would thou wert cold or hot.<br />

So then because thou art lukewarm, <strong>and</strong> neither<br />

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