[Stenographer's note:] (Followed by a long account Haskell's financial perplexities, and Sr. White's financial straits on account of low royalties, etc.) (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 34)

Kellogg has fastened himself to the world, and in more ways than one. When they asked him about the Testimonies, right before him, just as you are before me, there would be a motion of the head, there would be a motion of the shoulders ... there would be—that was enough. He knows it. And so in regard to me, he has placed me in the position I am, after exalting the position that he has done in his writings of my husband and myself, and my husband taking him just as he did, and letting him have a thousand dollars without interest, and then giving him a horse and a carriage. I did not know he had given him a horse and a carriage. I did not know he had given him a horse and the carriage; and, said he, he has let me have lots of presents; and, said he, “I sent you a horse,” and I sold him a carriage for $150 because I was in debt in the office, when they let my books drop and I did not have a thing for it, and sold it to him for $150. Well, then he sent it back to me after he felt that God was in the work, and he and his brother were deeply convicted. “Why,” says he, he came in, “Oh,” he says, “I am a free man.” Dr. Kellogg would say, “I am a free man. I feel as though a band of steel was broken off of ,” and said he, “My brother sat by me, crying, the tears streaming down face. ‘Why,’ says he, ‘she talks by the spirit of inspiration, the inspiration of God is upon her.’” (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 35)

Well now, he could have carried that work right along, but he wanted Kellogg to stand higher , and he has been working and conniving, and working and conniving, and he is at it still. Now there is just how it is. Twice I was bed in Oakland. I determined to bring it all out before the people—not all, but a few; but just as soon as I saw that the companies were just so that I could not be by myself, I would not open my lips. I kept still. And I know just how these things are. I knew the devil was linking with him, and I told you, not to put that message in his hands alone, but to take and read it to him, because if it was in his hands, and he read it alone, there would be a hand put right on those things so that he would not get the impressions that he had to have. Well, it was shown me that the devil had calculated to link right in with him, and demerit the ministers, just as he has done. And the ministers have just as much cause to demerit it. If any man needs to be converted in more respects than one, it is John Kellogg. (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 36)

And now I want you to know these things, because I don't want you to be linked up there. So the light God gave me was when you were there in Battle Creek, [was] that you had no business there. It was no place for you. You must get out of Battle Creek; and that there were places where you could go. But he (A. T. Jones, I think she means) needs to be—the light was given—he needs to be where there are watchful eyes in the Spirit of God that shall give counsel—he counsel with you, and you counsel together. That was just the light that was given to me, that voice would be heard in Washington, and that Brother Prescott's voice would be heard in Washington; that is before we decided to go there. That was long ago. And then that these messages had got to come before the principalities and powers of our nations, to come before them, that they would be without excuse; but they have excuse now. We have not brought the light before them as we should. We have no memorial there. And all these things, night after night, and night after night, ... and they are all wondering how it is possible for me to do as I do. Well, I tell you, that it is not possible; that it is the Lord that has strengthened me; at my age he is strengthening me. (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 37)

I thought I should lose my eyesight, but by the blessing of God I kept it. And I know what I am talking about. Dr. Kellogg is not right in the sight of God. I want to tell you that. And yet I would not bring out anything that would get the people to grasp and demerit and tread underfoot anything of the medical missionary work. (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 38)

“Now Dr. Paulson,” I said to him, “I want to say a word to you. I shall not say much that I could say, but I want to warn you, Dr. Paulson, be careful how you give encouragement to Dr. Kellogg by receiving what he says, derogatory in regard to our ministers. Be careful of that.” He is picking up everything he can find that he could make a handle of if [note by stenographer: (I could not hear)] and is getting it all prepared. A man that will stand to be a medical missionary in that holy office of Jesus Christ, and then make his boast that he knows, he knows about these ministers, and this minister and that minister, and other ministers. I could tell him some things that I know, that have never come out of my lips, that he had not best take that position. He says, “Just as soon as they begin to make some kind of a move, I have got the power in my hands.” He told Elder Wilcox that. Elder Wilcox said “Would you use such things as that?” Said he. “Would you come to such a position as that? Have you come to such a position as that?” The Doctor answered, “Oh, I don't calculate to do any such thing.” (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 39)

Is that man under the influence of the Spirit of God, that goes in that way? Now I want to tell you, Brother Jones, we have got to have our eyes opened, and anointed with eye salve, that we may see. And here I have been shown years ago that there have come just such actions as was in the courts of heaven, repeated right here upon earth, that the devil would link right in with men that profess to believe the truth, and the deceptions that should be brought in, and the evil working that it would create, that Satan was here in person, right here. It has been represented to me in our meetings that individuals have been seen that I have been shown that the devil was linked arms right with; they could not hear alright. Those very persons I shall write personally to, and I shall tell them these things when I get where I can, that the sins that have placed them just as it is in Zechariah, where Joshua was before the angel. Well, now, the devil personifies himself. They don't understand, but he is right there, and he is accusing them, accusing. (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 40)

I have not dared to see him [Dr. Kellogg]. I was forbidden to see him, because my sympathies were so great in his behalf that there was danger of my taking the words from his lips, and he would repeat anything that comes into his mind that will help his case—no truth in it; he will go right on another occasion, and he will tell just exactly the opposite. He doesn't know what he does. He has no control of himself. Now I want to tell you that, and I want you to know it, Brother Jones, because somehow you feel linked up with him, and you feel that you are going to be a help to him. If he doesn't get the start of you, and if he is not chuckling over this matter now, as the devil would chuckle when he would get one of the angels in heaven to believe his lies—he would lie just as quick as he would speak the truth, in order to carry any purpose of his—Dr. Kellogg would; and yet I am looking for his conversion. I am begging and pleading. I wake up nights, and plead for his conversion. (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 41)

A. T. Jones: You know, don't you, that that is all the purpose of my going there? (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 42)

Mrs. E. G. White: Well, I supposed it was; but I want to say, he will wind up this one and that one and the other one with him in what?—in Battle Creek. God has said that this thing should not be; it has been before him for ten years. I have got it right in writing that he should be making plants. God did not want so much there, and so on. Now I have got a decided letter—I want you to have that—Maggie just brought it to me yesterday—that I had put in her hands some time ago. (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 43)

A. T. Jones: He never asked me first. It was not his first asking me to come there—my mission to help the students and to help that school. [Stenographer's note:] (I do not understand this sentence fully. Have written it as I have it.) (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 44)

Mrs. E. G. White: When he saw that you were more favorable to him than Daniells or Prescott, when he saw that, he thought he could make [stenographer's note:] (did not hear next two or three words, but from conversations with Sr. W., think the words were “a cat's paw”) of you. That is what he thought. He thought he could put you on his side. Daniells, standing as he did stand in Europe, it was perfectly right. He told me, “Oh, Daniells is just the man. Oh,” said he, “I am so thankful for Daniells”; and he went on and gave me such a history of Daniells. “At first, you know, I would not take to him at all.” Just as soon as he [A.G.D.] did not concede to his idea there [in England], he threw him right overboard, and that is how it is. (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 45)

A. T. Jones: All that I have had in connection with the medical work there, was to help those students to get hold of the Bible and the third angel's message, so that when they went out, they would preach it. Whatever warnings you have, I would be glad of them, so that when I was there, I would know how to hold my way. (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 46)

Mrs. E. G. White: I have given this to yourself. You need not give it away to anybody. But I tell you, that if any man was ever led and controlled by the spirit of the devil, it is Dr. Kellogg, as he gives himself up into the hands of the enemy. Now he could have just as well carried on that reformation line, and cleared himself. He felt terribly after my husband's death. It was his course of action that shortened my husband's life. I do not want to say anything about that. (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 47)

A. T. Jones: I will have to start to meeting pretty soon; but I wanted to mention that this use of the Battle Creek College title can last at the most for only a year. It was taken simply because the Battle Creek College charter continues and expired the next year; and instead of going to the expense of legally revising the college charter, we would let it expire. That was simply availed of for this single year, and by the time that expires, all the light that can come, we can avail ourselves of, and act accordingly. At the most, the name will be used for only a year. (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 48)

Mrs. E. G. White: But, I wanted to speak to you about gathering up money here. I did not once dream you would do it, because I knew you knew how much we wanted to build a sanitarium, and I knew you knew about the heavy debt they have got here that has got to be taken care of here, and I am trying to get plans by which that should not lay on that institution. (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 49)

A. T. Jones: I have had it in mind myself that money enough had been taken now outside of California; but now turn the money to our own work. But this one thing of the missionary acre fund of donations of pieces of ground or trees or something of that kind in little doles, to the payment of the College property, to turn it over to the medical missionary work—that was arranged by the brethren in Battle Creek. That is the only thing that I have asked for money outside of California. (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 50)

Mrs. E. G. White: Well, don't ask for any more. They have scoured over this field until there is almost a dearth. (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 51)

A. T. Jones: Now here is another thing. The Doctor offers half of the proceeds on his new book, The Living Temple, for the payment of the Sanitarium debt here. (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 52)

Mrs. E. G. White: Well, I have nothing to say about that. I have not had opportunity to look into the book. (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 53)

A. T. Jones: It sells for a dollar and a quarter. (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 54)

Mrs. E. G. White: I know it; but it strikes me the book could be more precious, if it was all correct. It would be most precious, if the man would live alright. The living temple—oh, my soul, Brother Jones, I tell you, if the man would live up to just what he has written! There is the thing. (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 55)

A. T. Jones: Well , now, he offers the use of that here for the Sanitarium, just as the Object Lessons is offered. Half go to the original Sanitarium, and the other half to this one. A number of our brethren in Humboldt county said they would work for that. (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 56)

Mrs. E. G. White: Yes; but everything that they have got to do here. Sadler came up here, and you know how it was—were you here when he called for money? Well, he called for money, and there they were in distress for things that they needed to put right into the institution, that they could not put there; but yet you know why. Brother Butler came, and took away a large amount for the Southern field; and then something else comes, and it keeps coming and coming. (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 57)

All I want is for you not to exalt and not teach what Dr. Kellogg does. Oh my soul! Such contriving, such conniving, and then bringing it out in a way that he does. Then his threatening—“You say anything against me”—he said there at Oakland—“and,” said he, “I will have you put over the courts.” Did Christ do that way? Now there is all such ways as that. “I have got things in my pocket,” said he, “that I can use here if I want to.” Well, what faith can men have of any such men as that being led of the Lord? I told him [stenographer's note:] (must be A.G.D.), “Don't you go into any tears at all; when you speak, speak; when you take a position, take a position; but don't assail the man. It is not he; it is the devil back of him. You may say, ‘Somebody said so and so,’ if you want to, but don't you touch the man, because he knows he can be touched in a good many places.” (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 58)

[Stenographer's note:] (There were a few more sentences interchanged, but I did not take them, and know not what they were. Elder Jones said he thought he might come down again to see Sister White.) (18LtMs, Ms 195, 1903, 59)

Ms 196, 1903

A Divine Sin-Bearer By Mrs. E. G. White
NP
[Typed] Aug. 16, 1903
Portions of this manuscript are published in ST 06/14/1905.

Through disobedience Adam fell. The law of God had been broken. The divine government had been dishonored and justice demanded that the penalty of transgression be paid. (18LtMs, Ms 196, 1903, 1)

To save the race from eternal death, the Son of God volunteered to bear the punishment of disobedience. Only by the humiliation of the Prince of heaven could the dishonor be removed, justice be satisfied, and man be restored to that which he had forfeited by disobedience. There was no other way. For an angel to come to this earth, to pass over the ground where Adam stumbled and fell, would not have sufficed. This could not have removed one stain of sin, or brought to man one hour of probation. (18LtMs, Ms 196, 1903, 2)

Christ, equal with God, “the brightness of the Father's glory, and the express image of His person,” clothed His divinity with humanity, and came to this earth to suffer and die for sinners. [Hebrews 1:3.] The only begotten Son of God humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. By bearing in His body the curse of sin, He placed happiness and immortality within the reach of all. (18LtMs, Ms 196, 1903, 3)

One honored of all heaven came to this world to stand in human nature at the head of humanity, testifying to the fallen angels and to the inhabitants of the unfallen worlds that through the divine help which has been provided, everyone may walk in the path of obedience to God's commands. The Son of God died for those who had no claim on His love. For us He suffered all that Satan could bring against Him. (18LtMs, Ms 196, 1903, 4)

Wonderful—almost too wonderful for man to comprehend—is the Saviour's sacrifice in our behalf. And this sacrifice that would be efficacious to cleanse all—even the most sinful and degraded—who accept the Saviour as their atonement and become obedient to heaven's law. Nothing less could have reinstated man in God's favor. (18LtMs, Ms 196, 1903, 5)

What right had Christ to take the captive out of the enemy's hands?—The right of having made a sacrifice that satisfies the principles of justice by which the kingdom of heaven is governed. He came to this earth as the Redeemer of the lost race, to conquer the wily foe, and by His steadfast allegiance to right, to save all who accept him as their Saviour. On the cross of Calvary He paid the redemption price of the race. And thus He gained the right to take the captives from the grasp of the great deceiver, who by a lie framed against the government of God, caused the fall of man, and thus forfeited all claim to be called a loyal subject of God's kingdom. (18LtMs, Ms 196, 1903, 6)

Ransomed From Sin

Our ransom has been paid by our Saviour. No one need be enslaved by Satan. Christ stands before us as our all-powerful helper. “In all things it behooved Him to be made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself hath suffered in being tempted, He is able to succor them that are tempted.” [Hebrews 2:17, 18.] (18LtMs, Ms 196, 1903, 7)

“He came unto His own, and His own received Him not. But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name.... And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, ... full of grace and truth.... And of His fullness have all we received and grace for grace.” [John 1:11, 12, 14, 16.] (18LtMs, Ms 196, 1903, 8)

Those who are adopted into the family of God are transformed by His Spirit. Self-indulgence and supreme love for self are changed for self-denial and supreme love for God. No man inherits holiness as a birthright, nor can he, by any methods that he can devise, become loyal to God. “Without Me,” Christ says, “ye can do nothing.” [John 15:5.] Human righteousness is as “filthy rags.” [Isaiah 64:6.] But with God all things are possible. In the strength of the Redeemer, weak, erring man can become more than conqueror over the evil that besets him. (18LtMs, Ms 196, 1903, 9)

Ms 197, 1903

Our Deliverer By Mrs. E. G. White
NP
[Typed] Nov. 29, 1903
Previously unpublished.

After Satan had been cast out of heaven, He came to this earth. He knew God's high purpose for human beings, and determined to make them swerve from their loyalty. He succeeded. Adam sinned, and to all appearance there was no hope for the race. But man was not abandoned to his sin and misery. Lucifer thought that he had full control of the race, but God had not given them up. When there was no eye to pity, no arm to save, His arm brought salvation. He laid help upon one that is mighty. The Son of God became man's substitute and surety. He pledged himself to ransom human beings from the destroyer, and to restore them to their original purity. He would defeat the cruel foe. (18LtMs, Ms 197, 1903, 1)

For ages the world seemed to be wholly under the control of Satan. The Son of God, looking upon the world, beheld suffering and misery. With pity He saw how men had become victims of satanic cruelty. He looked with compassion upon those who were being corrupted, murdered, lost. They have chosen a leader who chained them to his car as captives. Bewildered and deceived, they were moving on in gloomy procession toward eternal ruin, — to death in which comes no hope or life, toward night to which comes no hope of life, toward night to which comes no morning. Satanic agencies were incorporated with men. The bodies of human beings, made for the dwelling place of God, had become the habitation of demons. The senses, the nerves, the passions, the organs of men, were worked by supernatural agencies in the indulgence of the vilest lust. The very stamp of demons was impressed on the countenances of men. Human faces reflected the expression of the legions of evil with which they were possessed. Such was the prospect upon which the world's Redeemer looked. What a spectacle for Infinite Purity to behold! (18LtMs, Ms 197, 1903, 2)

But “when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth His Son, ... to redeem them that were under the law, that they might receive the adoption of sons.” [Galatians 4:4, 5.] (18LtMs, Ms 197, 1903, 3)

Satan knew that one had come to this earth to dispute his authority. He heard the angels as they sang, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” [Luke 2:14.] He followed the footsteps of those who had charge of the infant Saviour. He heard the words of the aged prophet in the temple, as, taking Jesus in his arms, he said, “Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word; for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people, a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel.” [Verses 29-32.] (18LtMs, Ms 197, 1903, 4)

Not without hindrance was the Commander of heaven to win the souls of men to His kingdom. From the time when He was a babe in Bethlehem, He was continually assailed by the evil one. In the councils of Satan it was determined that He should be overcome. The forces of evil were set upon His track, to engage in warfare against Him, and if possible to overcome Him. (18LtMs, Ms 197, 1903, 5)

Satan saw that he must either conquer or be conquered. The issues of the conflict involved too much to be entrusted to his confederate angels. He must personally conduct the warfare. All the energies of apostasy were rallied against the Son of God. Christ was made the mark of every weapon of hell. (18LtMs, Ms 197, 1903, 6)

In every possible way Satan sought to prevent Jesus from developing a perfect childhood, a faultless manhood, a holy ministry and an unblemished sacrifice. But he was defeated. He could not lead Jesus into sin. He could not discourage Him, or drive Him from the work He had come to this earth to do. From the desert to Calvary the storm of Satan's wrath beat upon Him, but the more mercilessly it fell, the more firmly did the Son of God cling to the hand of His Father, and press on in the bloodstained path. All the efforts of Satan to oppress and overcome Him only brought out in a purer light His spotless character. (18LtMs, Ms 197, 1903, 7)

Christ was crucified, and in His death the powers of hell seemed to prevail, and they exulted in their victory. But from the rent sepulcher of Joseph, Christ came forth a conqueror. “Having spoiled principalities and powers, He made a show of them openly, triumphing over them.” [Colossians 2:15.] By virtue of His death and resurrection, He became the minister of the “true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched and not man.” [Hebrews 8:2.] (18LtMs, Ms 197, 1903, 8)

Today Satan strives to lead the disciples of Christ from their allegiance. He is a wary, artful foe, and were we left to battle against him in our own strength, we should be overcome. But help has been laid upon one that is mighty. When Christ went away, He said to His disciples, “Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” [John 16:33.] “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end.” [Matthew 28:20.] In this promise the lapse of time has wrought no change. Though now He has ascended to the presence of God, and shares the throne of the universe, Jesus has lost none of His compassionate nature. Today the same tender, sympathizing heart is open to all the woes of humanity. Today the hand that was pierced is reached forth to save His people that are in the world. They shall never perish, He says, “neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” [John 10:28.] The one who has given himself to God is more precious than the whole world. The Saviour would have passed through the agony of Calvary, that one might be saved in His kingdom. He will never abandon one for whom He died. Unless His followers choose to leave Him, He will hold them fast. (18LtMs, Ms 197, 1903, 9)

“Seeing then that we have a great high priest, ... Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest that cannot be touched with the feelings of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” [Hebrews 4:14-16.] (18LtMs, Ms 197, 1903, 10)

Ms 198, 1903

Living For Christ By Mrs. E. G. White
NP
Circa 1903
Previously unpublished.

Man sinned, and death is penalty of sin. Christ bore the penalty and secured for man a period of probation. In this time of probation we are now living. We have been given an opportunity to prove our loyalty to Him who gave His only begotten Son that we should not perish, but have everlasting life. (18LtMs, Ms 198, 1903, 1)

God is testing us. He entrusts us with talents, to see whether we will be thoroughly unselfish in the use we make of them. Physical, mental, and spiritual gifts are placed in our possession. And on the use that we make of these gifts depends our eternal destiny. God's word tells us plainly: “He that is faithful in that which is least, is faithful also in much.” “If ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?” [Luke 16:10, 12.] (18LtMs, Ms 198, 1903, 2)

God expects us to use His gifts in a way that will give us an increased knowledge of things of heaven. We are to make constant improvement, daily becoming purer, nobler, more refined. In this world men and women are to fit themselves to take their place among the nobility of heaven. In this world, they are to prepare for translation to the courts above. Here Christians are to be examples of what, through the grace of Christ, all must become who enter the holy city. (18LtMs, Ms 198, 1903, 3)

Here we are to learn Christ's meekness and lowliness, cooperating with Him, wearing His yoke and bearing His burden. Our lives are to reveal His attributes. Thus we are to work out our own salvation, knowing that God is working in us, to will and to do of His good pleasure. (18LtMs, Ms 198, 1903, 4)

We are not our own, to do with ourselves as we please. We have been brought with a price, and we are to obey the law of God's kingdom. We are to reach the high standard that God has placed before us. Through the infinite sacrifice made in our behalf, we can in this world live pure, holy lives, carrying out the principles of the kingdom of heaven. (18LtMs, Ms 198, 1903, 5)

The word of God does not repress activity, but guides it aright, pointing us to a work that, if faithfully done, will make us worthy of the immortal inheritance. God knows exactly what each one needs to fit him for heaven. He puts the Bible into his hands—a treasure that is not to be ignored or cast aside as of not special importance. “Search the Scriptures” Christ says; “for in them ye think ye have eternal life, and they are they which testify of Me.” [John 5:39.] The word of God tells man how he may become an heir of God and a joint heir with Christ. Knowing that it is man's nature to accumulate and amass, God in His word reveals to him the unsearchable riches, a treasure the worth of which cannot be estimated. Knowing that man's strongest impulse is to stand on vantage ground before all, God points out to him an ambition that he may safely cherish. “I will make a man more precious than fine gold,” He says, “even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir.” [Isaiah 13:12.] (18LtMs, Ms 198, 1903, 6)

That man may obtain the life which measures with the life of God, the Lord breaks up his worldly, ambitious projects, which, if permitted to engross the mind, would unfit him for the future world. (18LtMs, Ms 198, 1903, 7)

Those who do not value their high calling, those who do not strive to fulfill God's purpose for them, who fail of fulfilling the conditions laid down in His word, cut themselves off from God. They prove themselves to be entirely unfit to serve the interests of their Master. They may profess to be Christians, but their lives are a dishonor to Christ. They are serving the enemy, and God cannot cooperate with them. Their defects of character are constantly increasing. How can the Lord work with them? How can He place responsibilities in their hands? How can He entrust His work to men whose hands and hearts are not consecrated to His service. (18LtMs, Ms 198, 1903, 8)

In all that we do, we are to seek the glory of God. “They that are in the flesh cannot please God. But ye are not in the flesh, but if the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His. And if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His. And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of Him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, He that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by His Spirit that dwelleth in you.” [Romans 8:8-11.] (18LtMs, Ms 198, 1903, 9)

Ms 199, 1903

Family Worship
Healdsburg, Cal.
September 1903
Previously unpublished.

The church needs the living testimony revived among us. We need the reviving Spirit, the renovating, transforming grace of Christ. Love to God and love for our brethren and sisters does not exist as it once did. We want it now, just now, like the patriarchs of old. Those who profess to love God should reveal their faith by their words and works. (18LtMs, Ms 199, 1903, 1)

If there ever was a time when every house [should] be made sacred with the morning and evening sacrifice, it is now. Like the patriarchs of old, we should see in every home those who claim to live for God [presenting] the morning and evening sacrifice wherever they pitch their tent. The Lord of heaven will not pass that tent by and not leave a blessing. Angels of God are observing the family who are seeking the Lord. Let the mother offer her prayer, and the children [theirs]. If they arise earlier to do this, angels are listening and will mark every petition offered. Sing a hymn of praise and angels will bear the tidings upward. (18LtMs, Ms 199, 1903, 2)

In every Christian home God should be honored and glorified. Fathers and mothers are to bear in mind [that their] words are to be guarded—for their own sake and for their children's sake. Fathers, mothers, you are preparing your children for the future immortal life; therefore the atmosphere in the home must be after the divine order. (18LtMs, Ms 199, 1903, 3)

Ms 200, 1903

Diary/Warnings Regarding Dr. Kellogg and the Work in Battle Creek
St. Helena, California
March 15, 1903
Previously unpublished.

I have said I should not go to the conference wherever it is held, but the light I now have is that the Lord has a message for me to bear at that conference. I am instructed there will be things I shall meet and disapprove—that there will be writings presented that will appeal to the people of God to fasten and bind up means to be used in the medical missionary sanitarium work, and [that] they are making a mistake. This is not [to] be encouraged. In no case, at this time, are such documents to be prepared to go to our people to tie up means that way. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 1)

Our people who are stewards of God's means are to consider that they are handling means that will be needed to advance the work in new places. It is not the right way to procure means. Could all see the afterworking of such documents they would stop right where they are and consider as [it] is presented to me what the sure result will be—much perplexity and distress and loss of confidence in those who stand as leaders in the work, and loss of confidence in Dr. Kellogg. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 2)

Such a scene of confusion was presented to me. One stood with the reading of the papers to secure their [signatures]. (Luke 11:45-47, 52 quoted.) There are formulated papers, said my Instructor, that are drawn up in such a way that there is no surety that those who sign their names to these productions know what they are attaching their names to. A deceiving power is placed in the hands of men that, if they choose, they can take advantage of the ones who have received their means. And then the outcome was presented to me: great confusion, disappointment, [and] loss of faith in men who they supposed were true as steel. I forbear to say more now. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 3)

March 27, 1903

There have been some things presented to me that I wish to present to our people in this conference. I wish to present to our people the fact that wicked men, imbued with satanic agencies, are not the degraded [looking] beings that Satan is represented [to be]. Lucifer was the most lovely being in all our world, but he fell from his high estate because the loveliness and glory he possessed (given of God), did not make himself [as God's] only-begotten Son. He insinuated to the angels [that] there would be a change ere long in the heavenly courts. He would have the highest place. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 4)

Oakland, California
March 28, 1903

Again my attention has been called to the papers preparing to be sent to Seventh-day Adventists to secure means to use for carrying forward the medical missionary work. The Lord has given me words to caution our people that they are to fully understand what they are doing in binding up their means in any such way. Why? For a large work is to be done. There are words of caution given me that I am to give to our people. They are not to be drawn upon in this way, for it is not the way of the Lord. His work is to be advanced in places where they have never heard the truth. These formulated papers should not be sent to our people. It is not the right way to work. There will be a canvassing of this subject and let all our people move very cautiously. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 5)

I am instructed to say, Wait until you know all things that are necessary for you to know. Some things were presented to me while in Australia about the documents that would be drawn up that should not be signed, for it is not for you to pass through the trials that will be the outcome of this kind of work. “For there is nothing covered that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.” [Luke 12:2.] Let no names be signed to documents to draw means from Seventh-day Adventists. These talents of money are the Lord's. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 6)

Let not men trust in men or make flesh their arm for the Lord alone is to be your trust. Read Isaiah chapters 40, 41, and 43. The Lord will not be trifled with. He calleth upon His people to make diligent work for repentance. Let there be most earnest work. Let there be strength given to His own people. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 7)

I address the men who are engaged in medical missionary work to come to their senses. You are being led by Dr. Kellogg and it is for you to look to God. All these things are to be closely examined by men who understand [the] terms of lawyers [so] that the perverting of justice shall not be. Every such movement is to be carried intelligently in open counsel of all who are possible to be present. The Medical Missionary Association has no right to do any work that will bind up means with the medical missions that will in any case draw means from our churches, [so] that the gospel message to be given to the world will be hindered in any way. This invitation will do that very work. They are at liberty to draw from worldlings. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 8)

I have a message for the people of God. The Lord God has not appointed that His young people or the elderly people shall be called to Battle Creek to obtain an education in medical missionary work. Why, the indication is sufficient in blotting out two institutions; and unless there is a deepened, earnest work engaged in—of seeking the Lord—there will be other judgments that will follow. But how the brethren should advise or counsel the work to rebuild the sanitarium in Battle Creek is a mystery. It is because their own sensibilities and spiritual discernment are not in a wholesome, clear, healthful condition. There needs to be close examination in every movement made. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 9)

The youth now are to be receiving their education in schools appointed in different localities, not so large a number collected together in Battle Creek—which is the most objectionable place—for Dr. Kellogg has not been sound in the faith which makes us what we are—Seventh-day Adventists. He has become an apostate in principles of religious faith, and yet he will falsely assert that he believes as he has always believed in doctrinal points. He simply does not know himself, for his feet are on sliding sand and he will certainly keep the cause and work of God in great confusion according to the frame of mind which he happens to be in. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 10)

I have been surprised and astonished that the man is so unsound in pure principle. He is permeated with the spirit of science that is unsound, and [which] will be worked in a way to deceive if possible the very elect. Dr. Kellogg is building on sliding sand; [he] is bold and determined in carrying things as his impulsive disposition will lead him, respecting no voice or judgment that in any way crosses his track. Truth has not been respected in his statements. His associates in his lines of carrying the business transactions in the sanitarium are not having wise men to care for the various lines of work. What a farce it is, and yet this kind of work—gathering responsibilities—is constantly going on to the neglect of many things. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 11)

I was taken through some of the perplexities and my Instructor said, There will be turning and overturning. Things have been sadly neglected and the foundation is insecure and uncertain. God is not glorified. Truth is not practiced. Justice and equity cannot enter. The completion of the lines of management reveals the deformity of the characters of the workers. The oracles of God are becoming extinct. The attentive listener can at times distinguish a still, small voice, but the sound, earnest, truthful workings of this institution are so mingled and confused with the varied interpreters, that men are drifting into atheism and false science. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 12)

The spirituality is becoming a dangerous element in [the] schemes and devisings of an imbalanced mind in Dr. Kellogg. He cannot cure the difficulties without a thorough transformation of character, but to repent and be converted is not in his line. The aversion to truth is remarkably apparent. All things will have to be changed and the management placed in safe hands. The divine Instructor is truth, righteousness, and integrity, but this has not been the atmosphere that prevails in this institution. Every day God is dishonored. An entire change must come. A business manager of sound principles [must] come in. Then there will be dissatisfaction in coming to this arrangement if Dr. Kellogg, physician in chief, is not the ruling power—which should not and never can be. He has his place, but he has been long out of his place and needs to be thoroughly converted. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 13)

March/April 1903

Before leaving St. Helena I was in the night season before a company of people. Words were spoken by you [Dr. J. H. Kellogg] with others, urging the plan expressed upon paper to secure monies to carry on the work at Battle Creek. One stood in our midst, a messenger from God, and spoke decidedly and with authority concerning the documents held in your hand and said, “Such things as that expressed in that paper are not to be brought before the churches. It is not justice and righteousness to the cause of God throughout the field. God has a work to be done in cities where nothing yet has been done to signalize the work of God—which is the gospel to be preached to all nations and people. Such methods as are presented in these papers will be made to appear a safe and worthy enterprise, but the foresight [thought given] to them will be less favorable in appearance. The aftersight will be of a very disappointing character.” The words were spoken, “This paper does not represent God's plan. It is something that should not go forth to the people to draw means from them.” (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 14)

Again, I was passing through a similar scene the first night after coming to Oakland. I was giving words of warning to our people and was instructed to teach them to be on guard, for there would be various things presented to be endorsed by men of responsibility that would bring embarrassment to the work God designs shall be done. The Lord's treasury of means He has entrusted to His servants to be used wisely as [needs] shall arise to advance the work. The means God has entrusted is not to be exhausted in being tied up in the way it is being proposed. Whatever is done in any place in the future is to be [done with] money handled unselfishly. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 15)

The way of creating funds from our churches is not God's plan. There is a work that has been left undone in making plants in many places where the truth of God shall be represented. His memorials shall be in the cities where they are not now. The gospel and medical missionary work are one and I am instructed to guard the churches that they shall not be drawn upon to perform this action, for it will certainly displease God and will cut off from the cause of God a revenue of means that would have advanced the work in places where the warning message has not yet come. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 16)

The many testimonies God has given upon this subject I should present before the people in a decided way to enlighten them that they shall not use the Lord's money in this proposed way. Truth is to go forth as a lamp that burneth. Donations will be called for as emergencies shall arise, and gifts and offerings must be drawn upon to do this work. Therefore I must speak the word of the Lord. Dr. Kellogg is in need of lifting up his eyes and seeing the fields all ripe unto the harvest, and there is need of facilities to do the work represented as reaping. The gospel seed planted in fields unworked appears small at first. The medical missionary work connected with the gospel presented in cities and places unworked will need means which has been needed greatly in the South and in New York City, in Washington, the state capital. In many cities in America there has been nothing done and God is displeased with the showing. But that which ought to have been done must be done now. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 17)

Ministers are working in the various lines of preaching the gospel and bringing in the light on health reform in many places. And I am instructed to say, This paper that is being prepared to present to our people is a mistake and I must guard the interest of the Lord's work. When the sanitarium in Battle Creek is thoroughly established upon a firm basis to do the very work that ought to be done, the gospel message of warning [will be] given to the world to prepare a people to stand in the great conflict before us. The property is so arranged that, if necessary, the workers can be transferred to places where [the work] will have to be ere long. There should be as little expended in Battle Creek as possible because there are many places that will need to be worked. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 18)

When the last message of mercy shall go with clear, decided notes of warning, stronger and stronger, the word growing more and more decided, false theories [will be] brought in by [the] specious devising of the enemy clothed with garments of righteousness. Every weapon will be drawn. Satanic forces to counterwork the truth are making void the law of God. There will be close, severe conflicts. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 19)

God has spoken to you in Battle Creek. But if these calamities have little effect to change the spiritual atmosphere He will not forebear. He will come closer in judgments, for God is in earnest with us. There is a limit to the forbearance of God. It is possible to presume on it so as to exhaust it. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 20)

Some will arise who know the truth but [who] depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits. Deceptive influences have been carried on that are not after God's order. When Dr. Kellogg shall come to the knowledge of the truth and will walk in all humility of mind and lay off the supposition that he is the master and not the learner, then the Lord will be entreated to pardon his transgressions and forgive his sins. He has forsaken Me, saith the Lord, for another god. There is a form of piety that is of no value with God, an accommodating piety. The Lord your God has borne long with you and has not left you to your own perversity, but has sent you message after message; but very few have any knowledge of the mistakes and defects of your character. (18LtMs, Ms 200, 1903, 21)

Ms 201, 1903

Parents' Responsibility
NP
circa 1903
Previously unpublished.

“Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me.” John 5:39. (18LtMs, Ms 201, 1903, 1)

The words here mean not merely to be conversant [with] the words written. “Searching” means to become understandingly familiar with the meaning of the words. “Searching” means diligently—with an intense anxiety. It is as a command that the searcher encourages an anxious heart hunger which leads to the putting forth of intense effort to come to the reading, praying to the Lord for light and knowledge to impart an intensity of desire proportionate to the value of the object we wish to obtain, which is Christ formed within, the hope of glory. Eternal life—nothing short of this will be satisfactory. (18LtMs, Ms 201, 1903, 2)

He looked upon the many that [He] longed to save and with pitiful tenderness He said, “And ye will not come unto Me that ye might have life. I receive not honor from men, but I know you that ye have not the love of God in you” (John 5:40-42). [See also] Isaiah 62:10-12; 8:9-18. (18LtMs, Ms 201, 1903, 3)

Satan is constantly applying his skill and his knowledge to lead the soul into crooked paths. The self-confident, the proud and ambitious heart will constantly design to weave self in every line of work and would be the prime advisor when he greatly needs a genuine experience in that spirit of [the One] who has invited his confidence. (18LtMs, Ms 201, 1903, 4)

The father and mother should begin to work humbly, devotedly, within [their] homes and educate their children bringing them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, teaching their children from their earliest years that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. (18LtMs, Ms 201, 1903, 5)

“Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the Lord my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it. Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people. For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the Lord our God is in all things that we call upon him for? And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day?” (Deut. 4:5-8.) [See also] Deut. 6:1-9, 13-25. (18LtMs, Ms 201, 1903, 6)

Here is instruction plainly given to that vast multitude above one million people. This is the instruction from Jesus Christ enshrouded in the pillowy cloud, communicating His will to the one He had appointed to give instruction of the highest importance. (18LtMs, Ms 201, 1903, 7)

“The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul” (Psalm 19:7). The reproof is now strongly upon all those who have had the word of the Lord but held it so lightly in that they have failed to give their children the proper education in their babyhood, childhood, and youth, to ever keep before their children the instruction from the lips of the only begotten Son of God. Moses was divinely appointed in the Word, instructed by the Lord Jesus. The reason that children are not to be left careless in their associations with children [is that] they are in danger of becoming acquainted with wrong habits. The Scriptures were taught to Timothy by his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice. Of Timothy it is stated he had known the Holy Scriptures which are able to make us wise unto salvation. Children are to be kindly, patiently instructed from the Scriptures that Christ is the Way, the Truth, the Life. (18LtMs, Ms 201, 1903, 8)

The subject of education from babyhood has the first claim of the mother. The education in the city homes cannot be as pleasant and favorable as the education of children in country homes among fields and trees and flowers. [See] Matt. 5:19-23. The Lord Jesus would have parents consider that the very first discipline of fathers and mothers is to be very attentive to the carrying out of the purpose of God in their home life. (18LtMs, Ms 201, 1903, 9)

When the Lord was about the destroy Sodom for its great wickedness messengers from heaven were sent to make a visit to Sodom. [See] Gen. 18:1-5. This courtesy, Abraham thought, was only being given some weary travelers, but he was entertaining angels, heavenly guests. The father of the faithful had not then all the definite instruction in printed articles that we have, but the Lord had the moulding and fashioning of the mind of Abraham as a sample of that which men should be in politeness and in courtesy and benevolence. Under the teaching and moulding of the Lord the heart will be kind and attentive in doing just as Abram did. (18LtMs, Ms 201, 1903, 10)

After partaking of the refreshments as common travelers, the men—for they were to all appearance as only human beings—“rose up from thence and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way (that is, to show them the best route for their journey). And the Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do?” “For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment, that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him” (Genesis 18:16, 17, 19). (18LtMs, Ms 201, 1903, 11)

Ms 202, 1903

Marriage a Sacred Ordinance
NP
Undated, circa 1903
Previously unpublished.

The ordinance of marriage is a sacred matter. Marriage is and ever should be considered as a most precious domestic arrangement of [the] One who made man. There are men and women who have carried their selfish ideas into the marriage life, but this is the cause of much unhappiness. No longer is each to live for self alone. Each is to blend with each. Bound up in the sacred bonds of wedlock they are in spirit, words, and speech [to] give evidence of [its] exalted character, to regard wedlock as the Lord's plan to create homes and bring into practical life the science of true, genuine blending of heart with heart. (18LtMs, Ms 202, 1903, 1)

They two shall be one flesh, and if Christ is abiding in the heart, they are one mind. The Lord [created] man, then the woman, that they should blend in the love and fear of God as one to glorify God in their mind, heart, soul, and strength—consulting together, praying together, searching the Scriptures together. The Lord knew how to carry forward His work in our world. (18LtMs, Ms 202, 1903, 2)

Man was [to] crave the love of woman and woman to feel that she is, in the Lord's plan, to have the affections of the man she has chosen and thus to bring into the life the beauty of a compact, wholly-conscious affection for each other. (18LtMs, Ms 202, 1903, 3)

God said, It is not good for man to be alone even in the paradise home. The man needs the softening, subduing influence [of the woman] to give completeness to his own character building in and through Christ Jesus. And the Lord designed [that] His human family should be complete in the sacred bonds of matrimony. He would elevate and purify the domestic life circle and make complete its joys through His sanctifying grace. A Christian home is to be presided over as the Lord's special prescribed agency to purify the affections and present to the world a symbol of the Lord's family above. (18LtMs, Ms 202, 1903, 4)

Oh, what evil will be avoided in the home if Christ is welcomed morning and evening as a welcome guest in the household. The regenerating influence upon the human mind and character will ever be present—ennobling character, refining and establishing minds united as one in Christ Jesus. If the union formed is to work out the purposes of God, the evidence of Christ's presence will be a constant perfecting of the union that will be enjoyed in heaven above. (18LtMs, Ms 202, 1903, 5)

If the Lord's professed believing people would be under rule to the Prince of Life, the husband will be the head of the wife and she in her deep love can lean upon her husband, while he is indeed, if he answers the purpose of God, to be priest in his religious service and houseband to bind about the family relation. Pure, clean, holy affections will be a testimony to the world of happy Christian homes. The wife is [to] love, respect, and counsel with her husband. The wife is to be the queen of the home, not a slave but a part of the hallowed union. (18LtMs, Ms 202, 1903, 6)

[When] the home [is] filled with heavenly sunshine, angels [are] presiding, dissension is not there. Satan has turned the finest ordinance of God into uncertainty and unrest. The wife may be a true and faithful child of God much more so in the married life than standing alone, but her development must be with consideration to her new relation—the married life. (18LtMs, Ms 202, 1903, 7)

[With] the husband devoting his life to God, the wife, acting in unison, [may] qualify herself to be a religious and spiritual helper, especially if her husband has the ministry in view. Let the woman act her part in her vocation, qualifying herself to unite in the work of ministry, in some line of work, and make a success in complete harmony with the husband's work as a minister of God. Especially should this be ever in mind: unity in the home life in order to have God preside in the home—to ever have [the] approval of the Lord Jesus. Let there be no contention. Let the peace of Christ rule. (18LtMs, Ms 202, 1903, 8)

Ms 203, 1903

Diary/The Marriage Supper
“Elmshaven,” St. Helena, California
April 17, 1903
Previously unpublished.

I cannot sleep this morning after three o'clock. I take my pen and write things which have been pressing upon my mind. I was in a very large assembly and there were two parties—one was on the right hand, another on the left. Both seemed to be very anxious. [Then] One of authority came in. [The] guests were those who had been invited to the Marriage Supper. An invitation had been taken up by sent messengers, “Come, for all things are now ready.” [Luke 14:17.] There was an examination of the guests [who had] come, but many who were bidden made various excuses to excuse their not accepting the invitation. Then said Christ to His servants, “The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.” [Matthew 22:8, 9.] So those servants went at once into the highway and gathered together as many as they found, both bad and good, and the wedding was furnished with guests. Here is the order of working; every effort must be [made]. (18LtMs, Ms 203, 1903, 1)

The highway invitation needs to be carefully considered, that the presentation at the wedding may be a proper representation. The first invitation was rejected, representing the churches, then the second [went to] all classes. There must be the invitation not merely to those who compose the churches, but those who are in the highways are to be addressed, that there shall be a presentation that will represent the importance of the occasion. “And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on the wedding garment. And he said to him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. Then said Christ to His servants, Bind him, hand and foot, and take him away and cast him into outer darkness. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, for many are called but few are chosen.” [Verses 11-14.] (18LtMs, Ms 203, 1903, 2)

This parable is for the interest of all to understand. It is the science of salvation, which is the true science essential for all to understand. It is the Gospel of saving grace. The Gospel covenant is represented by a marriage. The dinner is prepared, the dinner ready. The Word of the living God, to be received and practiced here, is the preparation [needed] to come into church relationship. The feast is the blessing of pardon. The removing, taking away, of their sins is the work of the free access of grace, to the riches of His glory. [See] Isaiah 25-26. What a preparation God has made! The wedding garment is the righteousness of Christ. (18LtMs, Ms 203, 1903, 3)

There is a special work to be done for every soul who has had the light of Bible truth. There were the two companies. Before one company [was] the banner on which was inscribed the message of the third angel, “Here are they that keep the commandments of God and have the testimony (faith) of Jesus Christ.” [See Revelation 14:12.] Another party was carrying a banner. The motto was “Medical Missionary Benevolent Association.” Then One stood before them—the Great Teacher and Leader of both parties. Said the Great Teacher, “Blend your companies. There is to be no severing into distinct families. No two parties are to be distinguished—the one to criticize, condemn, judge, and censure the other. Each may have a special work to do, but it is in unity and blending in one.” (18LtMs, Ms 203, 1903, 4)

The Lord God of Israel is your strength and your salvation and your joy. Whatever God bids you do, do it and without standing to consider how you shall designate your two parties. You must put away this separating spirit and consider One is your Leader and Master, even Christ, the Majesty of heaven, the King of glory. All can be saved through the one Lord Jesus who will soon take His place upon His throne. Here in this world Christ the Great Teacher is the Leader of both. While the Lord appoints men as his human helpers, not one is to lift up his soul unto vanity to rule and command and judge and condemn. This climbing upon the judgment seat and taking the position of commander is not ordained of God. There is but one Lawgiver and all redeemed by the blood of the only begotten Son of God are not to be subject one to another; every man is amenable to God. They all love God supremely and their neighbor as themselves. And in every case they will, if they are sanctified through the grace Christ bestows, act out the example of the Lord Jesus in every particular—loving righteousness and hating iniquity. (18LtMs, Ms 203, 1903, 5)

The One of authority with great solemnity looked upon the parties and said, “There are very many here who have come to My banquet who have not on the wedding garment. Only those who can represent Me by their dress—to show they are married to me by wearing the wedding garment which is My righteousness, My words, My character—can partake of My supper. Your ordinary garments will do Me no honor. Those who choose their own natural traits of character will not reveal they are married to Me and are in most holy covenant to remain bound up with Me for to partake of My heavenly banquet. I cannot represent you to My Father and your God in such variety of habiliments as you display. You are not in any wise representing the character I purchased for you with My own blood.” (18LtMs, Ms 203, 1903, 6)

The Lord God of heaven, who so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that you should not perish but have everlasting life, will make you His only on condition that you shall come out from the world and be separate, “and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, and will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.” [2 Corinthians 6:17, 18.] Should you stand before the Judge of the quick and the dead and reveal your loyalty [when] you do not keep the commands of God but the precepts of men, there is not the designation that God will acknowledge you as His peculiar people, a holy nation. [Christ will say,] “How came you into the marriage supper of the Lamb, disregarding the robe of righteousness I purchased for you with the price of My own blood?” [See Matthew 22:12.] As He addressed leaders [He said], “Have you given these sentiments of disregard to those you were educating and training? You have [shown] in all your manners that you considered your own clothing good enough to enter the heavenly courts. Your case is far worse than those who refused to come at all. Because of your speech, your spirit, you have brought to the foundation hay, wood, and stubble, material that will not stand the test of the day of God but will be consumed.” (18LtMs, Ms 203, 1903, 7)

Ms 204, 1903

Diary/The Use of Means and Family Responsibilities
Elmshaven, St. Helena, California
October 20, 1903
Previously unpublished.

1 Thessalonians, chapter 1. We need to read this chapter with interest, for it is a lesson to the individual members of the church. The writings of the apostles bear testimony that they are laborers together with God. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 1)

Each retains his individuality as a person whose character is continually forming—valuable to the work of the church and able to be used to the glory of God. They have not all the same stamp of character. There is diversity as in the branches of the vine, yet in diversity there is unity in Christ Jesus. Each branch of the parent stock is doing its best to bear the most perfect fruit, pleasant and profitable, each acting out his personality in union with the Great Worker, as represented in the prayer of Christ just before His death. They now have a mutual understanding of the words of Christ, “It is my Father's good pleasure” “that ye bear much fruit.” [See Luke 12:32; John 15:8.] “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit; for without me ye can do nothing” that will be of value with God. “If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you”—for abiding in Christ, he has the spirit and will of Christ. “Herein is my father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.” [Verses 4-9.] (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 2)

He [Christ] enjoins the disciples to show distinctly the depth and clearness and fullness and reality of the work of the Holy Spirit of God upon the human heart. They have the depth and clearness of the genuine love of God, for in their experience it carries its own credentials. Their characters and work bear careful examination, for the fruit testifies of the character of the tree. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 3)

The use of money is a wonderful talent. [Is it] to be put out in interest in various speculations in houses and lands? No; no. This is not the way of using the means. It is to be invested in various ways only to glorify God. “Ye are not your own, ye are bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit which are God's.” [1 Corinthians 6:19, 20.] In cooperation with Christ Jesus, the Lord's own money is to be used to do the work He has given His life to accomplish, first as the Alpha and continuing until the Omega. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 4)

God calls upon all [to] cooperate with Him, to use His talents of means in His charge, that His entrusted capital shall become an instrumentality placed in the hands of His people to be invested and consumed, to produce fruit through the various methods that He, the Alpha, shall outline. They will be God's stewards, investing His means wisely, bringing to many souls the gospel of Jesus Christ. First there must be the sowing of the seed, else there will be no harvest. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 5)

We will all try to answer correctly the lesson given by the parable of the unjust steward who showed, in one sense, a wise calculation that all should learn from, in administering his master's estate, to make the best possible security for himself in the future, thus becoming an example to others. How much property is being wasted in outward show, in speculations, and in buildings which testify nothing to the glory of God, when if that money was put into circulation to accomplish the work of God in this world, human minds would be enlightened to make provision for the future, eternal home in the mansions Christ has gone to prepare. He said to His disciples, “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.... If I go, ... I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” [John 14:1, 3.] (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 6)

Will we consider [that] Satan is playing the game of life for the souls of every human being, that they may perish with him? He has in mind still another battle, when he shall have in his ranks all who are not on the Lord's side, and in that battle take not only the kingdoms of the earth but also the kingdom of heaven. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 7)

He is tempting men to secure money-value in every objectionable way possible, but the most successful way is to become so besotted with poisonous liquor and tobacco, and the various drugs—opium, laudanum, and kindred drugs—to use [them] until the countenance bears the irritated, inflamed, representation in the features of the face, destroying the moral image of God in man. Thus whole families are reduced below the level of the brute creation. It is these temptations to deal in these life and health destroying drugs that are legalized by the laws of the nation until the whole family is ruined. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 8)

What can be done? Is nothing to be set in operation to save the souls from death, eternal death? In in the place of diverting thousands, millions, of dollars in liquor, let there be a voice earnestly heard in missionary lines to call to those who have means to help erect sanitariums and schools and churches, as Christ has counseled we should do. Let every effort be made to call into circulation the Lord's entrusted capital, to be consuming in order to be producing decided reformations. All who claim to be laborers together with God are now to begin to work in various lines as colporteurs, as evangelists, as Bible readers. House-to-house work may be done by women and men. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 9)

God calls upon all who have means to put it into circulation and incorporate it into various working agencies to the saving of souls. Many, in their turn, will unite in giving of their means and in uniting their own physical, mental, and moral efficiency to advance the work. Especially is the work to be done for the youth, as is being done in several localities in Berrien Springs and in other parts of America, and which is already in operation in some foreign countries. Use your entrusted means for saving the souls of men, women, and children. We need church schools. We need to educate the youth, and [we need] schools for older students who will give themselves wholly to the Lord and to His work. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 10)

While some Christian men in various lines [of work] are acquiring property, they may be all the time in touch with a class to whom their own example of strictest integrity as servants of Jesus Christ is exerting its influence. They are to watch for souls as they that must give an account. Ever bear in mind the Christian is one who is pledged to God. He is not his own, for he is bought with a price. He is to strive continually to do the will of his Master. [He is to do] just that work which he is best adapted to perform, guided by the Master in all his acts. The Lord calls for workmen and Satan ought not to be permitted to gather in all the talents of influence. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 11)

God calls for more earnest, thoroughly converted workmen who shall speak in united voice all the words Christ has commanded them. This they can do with the word of the Old and New Testaments. Some are to be trained workers. God has assigned men His work. As money is a necessity, let all consider how much good they can accomplish in putting their entrusted goods out to usury to gain souls for Christ. Now, just now, let there be a reformation. [Let] every worker strive to do his best in being a witness for Christ by imitating His life of unselfishness. All are required to work and use their talents according to their several ability. Some can conduct a Bible class; some can speak in the pulpit; some conduct conference and prayer meetings; some do house-to-house work. Use your talents to secure tangible results. Some can run a farm, and so conduct that farm as to add means in small sums, and others in larger sums, to aid the advancement of the work of God. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 12)

Nashville needs help just now, and Washington and Berrien Springs. Let all who can, place the work upon a higher ground, growing larger and larger bases. Those farmers tilling the soil can reason from cause to effect. Their seed must be put in in season. In order to be successful there is pruning to be done, pruning of the orchards, and every tree bearing fruit is to be cared for in its season. “Ye are God's husbandry,” others are God's building, but all, harmonious in action, are to be planting the seeds of truth in men's hearts. [1 Corinthians 3:9.] Ministers of the Word [are] to speak a word in season. “Go, ye therefore into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature,” “teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.” [Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:20.] Let the farmers, the carpenters, [and] the men who have various kinds of business be diligent and acquire in order to improve your talents to impart, to be used in wisdom to the glory of God. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 13)

Fathers in this world should encourage their children to ever keep in view the usefulness of their children in doing the greatest good in winning souls to Christ. The great good to be done for our children is to keep before them that work which will educate as for eternity. There is no greater harm done by parents than to lay up an inheritance for their children and neglect to use their means to advance their [children's] education in this life. [They should] give more time to personal interest in their children by taking them with them in the work, that these children may have, from their youth, greater attention and education and training to seek for the heavenly treasure rather than the earthly. We can afford to devote this life to the very best interest of our children, that they will know God and Jesus Christ whom He hath sent, as in the prayer of Christ in John 17:3. “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 14)

The time given to securing the wealth of this world may [cost] parents and their children the wealth of the eternal riches in the world to come. Fathers themselves should feel the responsibility resting upon them to respond to the claims of God to serve the Lord with their undivided affection and to encircle their children with every saving influence possible to make them your companions in early life. Fathers and mothers, let there be no question in the matter. Take your children by the hand and affectionately, lovingly, lead them to Jesus. Let your home be made fragrant with kind, affectionate, tender love. Bring capacity and knowledge by practical experiment, into the home. By your tact and capabilities, experiment to win your children in the home circle. Make your home so full of pleasantness that angels will love to abide with you, when you, as parents, make the very most of your capabilities to win every member of your family through earnest, unwavering Christlike endeavor for their souls. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 15)

Fathers, educate your boys to be useful and to ever be an interested link in the family firm. Keep them from the evil association of city life; bind them, fathers and mothers, to your heart with the strong, firm cords of affection and love and keeping-power from the evils that are in the world. Your sons may become trained to consider that the faithful discharge of duty in this life is the education they are to receive in their home life below to fit them with a preparation for the school in heaven above, to become members of the royal family and children of the heavenly King. Let the boys be cared for. Fathers [should,] if it is possible, arrange their business so as to take their boys with them to educate and train them. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 16)

The mothers at home should keep in mind the future of her children. Give them something useful to do. Unless you attend to the earliest years of their lives, teaching them to help the mother to do the jots and tittles that they can do, and should be educated to do, they will have other educators. Satan will teach other lawless, wicked youths to inspire the children with his wily alluring, and through the associations with others will put wicked plans in words and habits into their minds. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 17)

I wish to cry out with heart and soul and voice. Fathers, mothers, if you would save your children, give them something to do—little jobs. Let them be encouraged [that] they do help you. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 18)

In allowing them money to expend as they choose, [they receive] an education that will be dangerous. The habit is formed of becoming spendthrifts. They will learn to steal to obtain little or larger sums to gratify their inclination. There should be lessons taught to be economical. The missionary box [should be] purposely made prominent. Father and mother, put in that box a certain sum, besides their tithe, to help in providing means to aid the poor children who are suffering, to help in various ways to meet their necessities Some are in real poverty through sickness; some have no father and mother. Let the children earn something themselves to have something to give; but, parents, do not hire your children to help you in the home, or round about the house, or in things that must be done in various lines. They are to understand they are to help in the jots and tittles according to their strength. [They are] acting a part in the firm, to receive in food and clothing, and in preparing—making and repairing—their clothing. They must help in all these necessary things to be done, and they must act their individual parts in useful employment. The Lord's money is to be carefully treasured, while they are fitting themselves to be the Lord's helping hand to the very needy. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 19)

Guard against providing means to help your children obtain an education that will, in all probability, unfit them for taking up the very work in the service of God that they might do. Never let the idea be fastened in their mind that it is an enviable position to be trained to be above the necessity of working. If the parent sees that his means is not being used wisely, then withhold it. You are a steward of the Lord's goods. Christians are not excusable in indulging in luxuries. Tea and coffee should not be placed upon our tables. Tobacco should be ever presented to the children as a disgusting indulgence and detrimental to the physical, mental, and moral health. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 20)

We see what the world is becoming by not obeying the commandments of God. If the world would have received Christ Jesus as their personal Saviour, then they would have conducted themselves altogether differently. They do not feel to act their individual part in being honorable toward their parents. And they are receiving, in this neglected line of their education, the idea that they [should] receive all the home attentions in food and in clothing as their individual right. They spend money for that which is not bread. They are permitted to be in society to learn to become gentlemen, and the very worst part of their nature becomes strengthened through indulgence. This is the reason the world today is as it was in the days of Noah, and in Sodom and Gomorrah—hot beds of iniquity—as is represented [as being] acted around the dwelling of Lot. The worst deeds of iniquity are being practiced under Satan, the general of armies. This education and selfish indulgence in the home is the large cause of these iniquitous practices. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 21)

The more children are first educated diligently in the home life, the better are they prepared for entering the school to behave as gentlemen, to help lessen the arduous task of the teacher in managing the varied minds and dispositions of the learners of all ages. The well-regulated home prepares children to be a help to the teacher in the school to influence, as far as possible, the lads and misses whose course of action represents the home education. The children who have been trained at home to understand how to bear home burdens and appreciate the care of the mother in her varied lines of work will not permit the mother to be a slave in the family of several children. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 22)

The children, especially the young misses—the “little ones,” God calls them—are prepared to do the little jots and tittles from their early years. [Matthew 18:6, 10, 14.] They regard life as a serious and important matter, not to be spent in play while the mother is harried in the home work which their young strength can do. They can be continually learning by the mistakes they make. A wise mother will not fret and scold over their early errors in the efforts to help mother. And the father will not expect of the lad, just beginning to help father, the wisdom of how to do even the little jobs that will [be learned] if he patiently trains without fretting and scolding. Let the father patiently speak encouraging words. They may blunder at first, because they have never been taught, but the mistakes and blunders [had] better be [met] in the early beginning with a father's and mother's patient forbearance, than to say to them, “You have done that all wrong. I wish you would go away and not try to help. You have broken a dish,” and thus, and thus. Something has been done so awkwardly your patience is tried, but remember, they are learners not teachers. You are the teacher, showing them over and over and over again how to do the little matters carefully, neatly, savingly. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 23)

Not one cross word should ever be spoken to people trying to learn. One encouraging word at the right time is as apples of gold in pictures of silver. The child will often remember how his heart was made sad and discouraged by an impatient word, or a bruise to the soul when he was awkwardly doing the best he knew how. One word of encouragement, “Well, we will not feel bad over your failure, for it will be something to be thought of to not do the same thing again,” will be a lesson upon the mind worth more than the loss through some mistake for lack of knowledge. Then your children have improved by practical exercise, so that they are able every day to be learning what it means to have a home and to understand how every member is to have the privilege of acting their part in fulfilling their duty and, as children, to lighten the burdens of their parents. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 24)

Parents, while they feel their responsibilities as teachers in the home school, are themselves gaining a first class education that will aptly repay them for all the experience and task in training their children. If they study their Bibles, they have been coming to know how to properly obey the requirements of the heavenly Teacher. They know how they have felt when their children made blunders, and they will guard their own words in the home life in order to be faithful guardians in the position where the Lord has placed them. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 25)

When trials arise, they will not offend the Lord Jesus by being grown-up little children that have never disciplined themselves to leave their childhood mistakes and follies behind, but have taken them with them right along, so that their childhood ignorance is brought into the church and spoils their Christian experience. They are fretful and impatient when they should be a continual example to those little ones [who are] trying to learn. Through the error of mismanagement they have brought a very unpromising disposition with them into their own family life. Oh, how hard it makes everything in their home training school! Undisciplined mothers and fathers, unless you shall learn your lesson from the Great Teacher how to speak kindly, having control of your own unamiable temper, you will sow the seeds of murmuring, complaining, fretting, and all the ills of an undisciplined heart. This is the experience in the church life. This want of harmony in the home life is carried into the religious life, and, oh, what an unsightly presentation heaven looks upon! Some parents have had so little self-control that they carry all their ill dispositions, unconverted and unreformed into the church and spoil that life as a member of the family of God. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 26)

God's present government takes cognizance of the conduct of men. Every soul will be judged according to his works. There is to be a just discrimination revealed when the Judge of all the earth shall speak the words written in the books, and every man and woman and youth [is judged] according as their works have been. This is a close and accurate discrimination and not a promiscuous handling of things—an averaged account in measurement. The Judge of all the earth will do right. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 27)

Every man and woman will be judged and punished according to their deeds. There are human agencies that are doing, as they suppose, many good things, but that criticism in the home and carried into the church is a counter-working influence against the work of the gospel ministry, and it is a discouragement to the whole church. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 28)

[The Judgment will reveal] the measure of the guilt in counter-working the messages to be given by human agencies to the church, hindering by their negative position when the Lord says, “Advance!” [They] criticize every movement that others are trying to make in the line of work God has given them. And if they had opportunity, they would continue their church work they consider essential to find fault and manufacture mistakes. If all such would just go to work earnestly and prayerfully, to reveal in some locality their wise judgment in showing the better and faultless way, they would then have no time to watch others, but just show and give full proof of their ministry. They would soon understand they had their hands full to keep themselves straight. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 29)

The Judge of all the earth has the case of every man written in the books. The arguments you have given to quiet your own conscience—why you did this or that wrong action—will not appear to you as you made them appear to yourself or to those who are blinded by not being able to give that clear interpretation. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 30)

If men and women only believed that every human agency will be judged according to their deeds, just as the Word declares, then how much wiser it would be to acknowledge this without your reasoning to make it other than the Word declares. Let all rest fully assured that at the Judgment not one sinner shall ever enter the courts of heaven. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 31)

Satan, the originator of sin, was once expelled from heaven, because he would not acknowledge sin was sin but claimed it to be righteousness. The law of God has plainly specified what constitutes sin and what is meant by righteousness. What a pity, then, that men have invented a god of their own and a sanctification that calls sin righteousness. But all this will stand revealed just as it is—an invented god of their own interpretation—a god who will connive at sin through the sanctifying of sin. This will not do. There stands the cross, representing all who will believe in Christ as their sin-pardoning Saviour, [and who] will cease to transgress the law of God. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 32)

The transgression of this law condemns every sinner who does not repent of his sins and believe in Christ, accepting His power to make them sons of God. He is Truth, sacred, eternal Truth. The Word of God defines the work of the gospel ministry. [It] is to preach the truth, Bible truth as revealed in His Word. The [idea that it makes] no difference what doctrine you teach is Satan's lie. The Word of God is truth. If men will put their own explanation upon the truth, what it is, and urge their own ideas that are not in harmony with the truth of the Word, and they misinterpret the Word, we cannot say, [“It does] not matter what doctrine you believe.” (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 33)

It does very much [matter] whether we believe the Word of God or the word of the enemy. It made every difference with Cain and Abel in the offering of representation before God. Cain made a truth of pretention—an altar, a most splendid presentation—but the only representation that made that altar and offering of any value was obedience to the Lord, to offer the blood of the slain lamb, which could take away sin. God had respect unto Abel and his offering, and fire from heaven consumed the sacrifice. His acceptance of Abel's offering made Cain furious, because Abel vindicated the truth upon the subject—doing just as God had directed. There was every difference as to the presentation of the two offerings. God acknowledged the offering of Abel and sent fire from heaven to kindle the altar's sacrifice. He gave no recognition of Cain's offering. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 34)

While Cain was complaining of God's partiality, Abel was reasoning with his brother, to show that he had gone according to the Lord's direction, and therefore, in obeying the Lord in every particular, the Lord honored the sacrifice. Cain would not admit any error on his part. He was filled with hatred because Abel did not follow his lead. The Lord condescended to talk with Cain. “And the Lord said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen? If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.” [Genesis 4:6, 7.] (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 35)

But Cain would not correct his wrong course. And while he talked with his brother, and was in opposition to God, he put all the blame on Abel and God. “And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him. And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel they brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?” [Verses 8, 9.] Cain lied to God and refused the responsibilities of an elder brother which were his, to care for and protect [Abel] from any evil. And the Lord said, “What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground.” [Verse 10.] Read verses 11-15. (18LtMs, Ms 204, 1903, 36)