Untitled article by G. W. A.

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Third-day, February 4, 1868

FromAdvent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. XXXI, No. 8

LET US BE CAREFUL.

By G. W. A.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: That holy servant of God, the apostle Paul, in 1 Corinthians 10th chapter, tells us that certain events there recorded “are written for our admonition upon whom the ends of the world are come.” See verse 11. Let us read carefully the history of the children of Israel, as recorded in the books of Moses, referred to in the psalms, and commented upon at length by the apostle. Let us particularly notice how often Israel erred, murmured, and rebelled, and then take warning lest we fall by the same example of unbelief. Ancient Israel is, in many respects, a type of modern Israel. If God was so particular anciently, under the shadowy dispensation of the law, what may we expect down here under the gospel, enlightened by the blazing effulgence of the third angel’s message? Let us walk cautiously, brethren, for we are environed with dangers. The Devil is hard after us, and unless we are very careful, and consecrated to God, we shall certainly fall by the hand of the Enemy. We should read and study Spiritual Gifts, Vol. I–IV, and Testimonies Nos. 1–13, and note carefully the repeated instructions that God has in mercy given to his people. We are not safe because we profess the present truth; our only security is in obeying the truth. Judgment has begun at the house of God. May the Lord help us all to make thorough work. G. W. A.