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Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers - Ellen G. White

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place men must accept the righteousness of Christ.<br />

The persecution that is carried on among church<br />

members is a most terrible thing. It is true that<br />

some have committed errors <strong>and</strong> made mistakes,<br />

but it is equally true that these errors <strong>and</strong> mistakes<br />

are not nearly as grievous in the sight of God as is<br />

the harsh <strong>and</strong> unforgiving spirit of those who are<br />

criticizers <strong>and</strong> censors. Many of those who are free<br />

<strong>to</strong> pass judgment on others are committing errors<br />

which, although not made manifest, are tainted<br />

with deadly evil that is corrupting their spiritual<br />

life.<br />

Love <strong>and</strong> Unity<br />

God would open the eyes of His professed<br />

people in order that they may see that they must<br />

love God supremely, <strong>and</strong> their neighbors as<br />

themselves, if they would be saved in His<br />

kingdom. Many are making manifest that they are<br />

not controlled by the Spirit of Christ but by another<br />

spirit. The attributes they display are as unlike the<br />

attributes of Christ as are the characteristics of<br />

Satan. It is high time that believers should st<strong>and</strong><br />

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