I long to see the work of God moving forward in solid lines, according to Bible instructions. I pray that the workers will place themselves under the guidance of God. I send to them the word of Paul: “I . . . beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love. Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Among those who are working for God there must be no selfishness, no unholy ambition, no strife for the supremacy. They must walk and work in accordance with the requirements of God's Word.PUR January 19, 1905, par. 1

God is watching all who are working for Him. He desires their work to be of such a character that He can place upon it His commendation. He desires to see among the workers a deep, earnest heart-service. He will impart His Spirit to all who will put the whole heart into the work they are doing for Him.PUR January 19, 1905, par. 2

Finite man may be united to the infinite God. When we have a living connection with Him, His words will abide in us. We shall not be guided by feeling, but by the living principles of truth. “Speaking the truth in love,” we shall “grow up into Him in all things, which is the head, even Christ; from whom the whole body, fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body, unto the edifying of itself in love.”PUR January 19, 1905, par. 3

Never become discouraged. In order to fight successfully, a soldier must have both strength and courage. And in God there is strength and courage sufficient for every worker. Be determined that you will be an overcomer. Constantly behold Jesus. Meditate on His character that, by beholding you may become changed into His image.PUR January 19, 1905, par. 4

“Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” There are many wiles of the devil, and you must be on your guard every moment.PUR January 19, 1905, par. 5

Allow no cheapness to be seen in word or act. God's workers must be cleansed from the mildew of cheapness. Be sure that worldliness is not enfeebling your spirituality.PUR January 19, 1905, par. 6

Make Christ your dependence. Thus you may every day be increasingly enriched by His love. But without Him you are helpless, utterly unable to subdue one sin, or to overcome the smallest temptation. May God help you to understand the words, “As the branch can not bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine, no more can ye, except ye abide in Me.” Connection with Christ is a positive necessity, if the fruit we bear is to be acceptable to God. Connection with Him results in purity of heart, in a faultless life.PUR January 19, 1905, par. 7

What is the fruit for which God calls? “Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance.” May God help us to bear this fruit, is my prayer. May He help us to put our capabilities and powers to a right use. Then we shall see things in their true bearing.PUR January 19, 1905, par. 8

Ellen G. White

January 12, 1905

February 9, 1905