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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 5, 1906

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 83, No. 27.

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Accuracy in Quoting Testimonies

By Editor

ACCURACY is an excellent thing anywhere, but under some circumstances it becomes more than merely excellent and desirable; it is absolutely essential. It is absolutely necessary, for example, to be strictly accurate in steering an ocean liner on a transatlantic trip. Another place where accuracy is of the highest importance is in making use of communications from the Lord. There is an example given in the Bible, where Jesus said to Peter and other disciples concerning John, “If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? . . . Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?” John 21:22, 23. That was left on record to caution us on this very point. The whole controversy that has been created by some at Battle Creek regarding the reliability of the Testimonies or of what is sent out as Testimony, turns on the point of accuracy. In her article in this issue of the REVIEW Sister White speaks of the results that have come and may come from inaccurate handling of her statements regarding the judgments to come upon the large cities. We trust those who need this instruction most will be more careful, that is, accurate, in quoting statements from the spirit of prophecy. A little inaccuracy here may lead to a wide divergence from the truth.