Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers - Ellen G. White

grieve His Holy Spirit, by casting reflections on the
ways and manners of the men He would choose.
God knows the character. He sees the temperament
of the men He has chosen. He knows that none but
earnest, firm, determined, strong-feeling men will
view this work in its vital importance, and will put
such firmness and decision into their testimonies
that they will make a break against the barriers of
Satan.
God gives men counsel and reproof for their
good. He has sent His message, telling them what
was needed for the time--1897. Did you accept the
message? Did you heed the appeal? He gave you
opportunity to come up armed and equipped to the
help of the Lord. And having done all, He told you
to stand. But did you make ready? Did you say,
"Here am I; send me"? You sat still and did
nothing. You left the word of the Lord to fall
unheeded to the ground; and now the Lord has
taken men who were boys when you were standing
at the forefront of the battle, and has given to them
the message and the work which you did not take
upon you. Will you be stumbling blocks to them?
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