There are some who seem to be always seeking for the heavenly pearl. But they do

not make an entire surrender of their wrong habits. They do not die to self that Christ

may live in them. Therefore they do not find the precious pearl. They have not overcome

unholy ambition and their love for worldly attractions. They do not take up the cross and

follow Christ in the path of self-denial and sacrifice. Almost Christians, yet not fully Christians,

they seem near the kingdom of heaven, but they cannot enter there. Almost but not wholly

saved, means to be not almost but wholly lost. (COL 118.1)

It is a mistake to suppose that muscular strength depends on the use of animal food. The needs of the system can be better supplied, and more vigorous health can be enjoyed, without its use.The grains, with fruits, nuts, and vegetables, contain all the nutritive properties necessary to make good blood.—The Ministry of Healing, 316, 1905CD 313.3

The proud heart strives to earn salvation; but both our title to heaven and our fitness for it are found in the righteousness of Christ. The Lord can do nothing toward the recovery of man until, convinced of his own weakness, and stripped of all self-sufficiency, he yields himself to the control of God. Then he can receive the gift that God is waiting to bestow. From the soul that feels his need, nothing is withheld. He has unrestricted access to Him in whom all fullness dwells. “For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.” Isaiah 57:15. DA 300.1

We live in a world of injustice and disadvantages where the very people who called themselves children of God; fail to accept and live out the reality that Jesus is the best lawyer they have on their side. In a culture where people are seeking the justice of sinful men and women, God is saying to us I know your pains I have borne them even before you were born; so have courage and wait on Me. “Christians should not appeal to civil courts to settle differences among the members of the church. Even though someone may have done an injustice, the followers of the meek and lowly Jesus will allow themselves to “be cheated” rather than to present the sins of their fellow church members before the world.” UL 113

Romanism is now regarded by Protestants with far greater favor than in former years. In those countries where Catholicism is not in the ascendancy, and the papists are taking a conciliatory course in order to gain influence, there is an increasing indifference concerning the doctrines that separate the reformed churches from the papal hierarchy; the opinion is gaining ground that, after all, we do not differ so widely upon vital points as has been supposed, and that a little concession on our part will bring us into a better understanding with Rome. The time was when Protestants placed a high value upon the liberty of conscience which had been so dearly purchased. They taught their children to abhor popery and held that to seek harmony with Rome would be disloyalty to God. But how widely different are the sentiments now expressed! GC 563.1