If God has given me a message to bear to His people, those who would hinder me in the work and lessen the faith of the people in its truth are not fighting against the instrument, but against God. It is not the instrument whom you slight and insult, but God, who has spoken to you in these warnings and reproofs. It is hardly possible for men to offer a greater insult to God than to despise and reject the instrumenta lities that He has appointed to lead them. 5T 680 288. The volumes of Spirit of Prophecy [The Great Controversy}, and also the Testimonies, should be introduced into every Sabbathkeeping family, and the brethren should know their value and be urged to read them. It is not the wisest plan to place these books at a low figure and have only one set in a church. They should be in the I ibrary of every family and read again and again. Let them be kept where they can be read by many, ... 4T 390 289. And now to all who have a desire for truth I would say: Do not give credence to unauthenticated reports as to what Sister White has done or said or written. If you desire to know what the Lord has revealed through her, read her published works. Are there any points of interest concerning which she has not written, do not eagerly catch up and report rumors as to what she has said. 5T 696 290. By this misusing of the Testimonies, souls are placed in perplexity, because they cannot understand the relation of the Testimonies to such a position as is taken by those in error; for God intended that the Testimonies should always have a setting in the framework of truth. TM 42, 43 291. Regarding the Testimonies, nothing is ignored; nothing is cast aside; but time and place must be considered. Nothing must be done untimely .... Every jot and tittle is essential and must appear at an opportune time. (Regarding the Testimonies, October 10, 1911) lSM 57 See also 59,271,278,279 68
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