Untitled article by Wm. Pepper.

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Third-day, November 26, 1867

ARE WE OBEYING THE REQUIREMENTS OF GOD?

By Wm. Pepper.

THIS is a question we would do well to consider. Are we obeying the light of present truth as it is being brought to our knowledge in these last days? Are we obeying the Health Reform to the very letter, or only in part? Are we still using, or looking back with desire for those things which, instead of building up and making strong, tend to destroy both body and mind? If so, how can we with a clear conscience go before the throne of grace, asking our Heavenly Father to bless and guide while we are not on our part willing to obey? We may assert that we believe the testimonies to be of divine command; but if we fail to obey and still walk contrary to them, do we not deny the assertion, and prove that we have not the truth at heart?

Brethren, why should we be so lukewarm? Why so cold and indifferent in the things which so much concern our spiritual welfare? Who is there that does not cherish life as sweet and precious, even this poor, mortal life which is so subject to pain, disease and death? But when we look forward to that immortal life which our Lord and Redeemer hath purchased for those who love and obey him, should we not be more sanctified to God and his requirements?

In Testimony to the church No. 13, we read, “In the last vision given me, I was shown the startling fact that but a small portion of those who now profess the truth will be sanctified by it and be saved.” Truly this is startling; to know that but few who are professing to be followers of the meek and lowly Jesus will be saved. Brethren, let us see to these things. Let us get on the whole armor, and with determination press forward with the remnant few to that promised land.

Wm. Pepper.

Alton, Ill.