Testimony Treasures, Volume 3 - Ellen G. White

unity among themselves. Nothing that savors of dissension should be found
in our publications. Satan is always seeking to cause dissension, for well he
knows that by this means he can most effectually counteract the work of
God. We should not give place to his devices. Christ's prayer for His
disciples was: "That they all may be one; as Thou, Father, art in Me, and I in
Thee, that they also may be one in Us: that the world may believe that Thou
hast sent Me." John 17:21. All true laborers for God will work in harmony
with this prayer. In their efforts to advance the work all will manifest that
oneness of sentiment and practice which reveals that they are God's
witnesses, that they love one another. To a world that is broken up by discord
and strife, their love and unity will testify to their connection with heaven. It
is the convincing evidence of the divine character of their mission.
Items of Experience
The editors of our papers need the co-operation of our laborers in the
field and of our people far and near. In our papers should be found
communications from the workers in all parts of the world--articles giving
living experiences. We do not need romance; but in the daily life there are
real experiences that, if told in short articles and in simple words, would be
more fascinating than romance, while at the same time they would be an
invaluable aid to Christian experience and to practical missionary work. We
want truth, solid truth, from consecrated men, women, and youth.
You who love God, whose minds are stored with precious items of
experience, and with the living realities of eternal life, kindle the flame of
love and light in the hearts of God's people. Help them to deal with the
problems of life.
The articles that go to thousands of readers should show purity,
elevation, and sanctification of body, soul, and spirit on the part of the
writers. The pen should be used, under the control of the Holy Spirit, as a
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