Self-Control – Counsel for Mothers
A character without self-control, is like an army without a commanding officer; and without it there can be but one result in any campaign—defeat. This doesn’t just apply to mothers, either!
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Character and Behavior
Peace in CHRIST
It is not the situation in the world, but cherished sin, and seeking to bear our burdens without CHRIST, that destroys our peace and joy.
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The Formation of Character
Those who refuse to wear CHRIST’S yoke of obedience and learn meekness and lowliness, will not form characters that fit them to become children of GOD.
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Holiness the Power of the Church
The professed church of GOD may have wealth, education, and true doctrine, but if it is devoid of inward holiness, it cannot be the light of the world.
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Idols of the Heart
It is not alone in denying the existence of GOD, or in bowing down to idols of wood and stone, that the first commandment is broken.
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Sanctified Humility
“O never was humility like thy humility, thou LAMB OF GOD, which taketh away the sin of the world! Looking unto JESUS will subdue hated self, which is ever striving for the supremacy.”
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Reexamining 1888
This is my commentary on Manuscript 24, 1888, which is a record of Sister White’s experiences at the 1888 General Conference in Minneapolis.
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The Watching Time
“The knowledge of the nearness of Christ’s coming should not be allowed to lose its force, and we fall into slumber.”
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Right-Thinking
“More precious than the golden wedge of Ophir is the power of right thought. We need to place a high value upon the right control of our thoughts.”
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In the Race for Eternal Life
To win the laurel crown, Greek runners subjected themselves to continual self-denial. We seek an infinitely more valuable prize: the crown of eternal life! How much more willing should be our sacrifice and self-denial!
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The Gift of Speech
Speech is one of the great gifts of God. With the tongue we may make known the wonders of the grace of God, or we may utter words that sting like an adder. Are your words a savor of life unto life, or of death unto death?
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Are We Representatives of Christ?
“If we represent Christ to the world, we shall be pure in heart, in life, in character; we shall be holy in conversation; there will be no guile in our hearts or upon our lips.”
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True Fasting
“In the place of putting on an appearance of great devotion and afflicting our bodies, we should humble our hearts before God.”
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The Grace of Silence
“If you have words of encouragement to say, say them; but if not, keep silent. Silence is often eloquence. Let no word of evil-surmising escape your lips.”
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“The Fear of the Lord Tendeth to Life”
“So far from being antagonistic to health and happiness, the fear of the Lord lies at the foundation of all real prosperity.”
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The Need of Living Faith
“Faith is always expressed in words and actions. The life that is molded by faith develops a determination to advance, to go forward, following in the footsteps of Christ.”
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True Worship
Here is some excellent, practical counsel on how to come together in the spirit of true worship in the house of God. This is critical for achieving unity!
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Search the Scriptures
“The duty of searching the Scriptures is enjoined upon every son and daughter of Adam. Jesus says, ‘And they are they which testify of me.'”
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Requisites to a Good Prayer-Meeting
“The prayer-meeting is often dull, spiritless, and unattractive. But it need not be. Even where few love the hour of prayer, it may be made interesting.”
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“Be Gentle Unto All Men”
“The servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient; in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves.”
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Christian Zeal
There is a noisy zeal, without aim or purpose, which is not according to knowledge. This is not Christian zeal. This is not Christian zeal. Christian zeal is controlled by principle and is not spasmodic.
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