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The present lessons deal with a very important subject: the first sermon
presented by Christ to His disciples. This sermon is for all men-past,
present, and future and it shows the qualifications which are required of
those who wish to be candidates for citizenship in the glorious kingdom of
Christ, which is soon to be established, after the conflict is over. Soon the
saints resting in their graves will be called forth to be present at the final
victory over Satan and his followers.
Christ gathered His twelve disciples, and ordained them for the
ministry, by the laying on of His hands. Thus was the Christian church
organized.
Chapters five through seven of Matthew expound on the decalogue
which was proclaimed from Mount Sinai. Jude, in reference to this solemn
occasion, give:; the following testimony: "Beloved, when I gave an dili-
gence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me
to write unto you, and exhort you that you should earnestly contend for
the faith which was once delivered unto the saints." Jude 3.
This is the declaration of the new testament faith based on the moral
law which was given by God on Mount Sinai. The Spirit of Prophecy in
speaking about this matter in volume 8, page 198 says: "The Sabbath is a
sign of the relationship existing between God and His people, . . . a sign
that they are His obedient subjects, that they keep holy His law. The ob-
servance of the Sabbath i, the means ordained by Gcd ef preserving
a knowledge of Himself, aud of distinguishing between His loyal sub-
e::ts and the tramgressors of His law."
It is our earnest hope and prayer, as we send out these lessons, that
God will soften and subdue the hearts of all who read, that they may
stand in moral power before the world, firmly maintaining this faith which
was once delivered unto the saints. May God bless you.
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Lesson No. 1 - Sabbath, October 6, 1962
BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT

Key Text: "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for their's is the kingdom of
heaven." Matthew 5: 3.
Questions
1. How did the Jewish leaders, and many others in the nation, regard
themselves in the days of Christ? Isaiah 65: 5; Luke 18: 9.
NOTE: "In the days of Christ the religious leaders of the people felt that
. they were rich in spiritual treasure. The prayer of the Pharisee, 'God, I
thank Thee that I am not as the rest of men,' expressed the feeling of his
class, and, to a great degree, of the whole nation." -Mount of Blessing,
p.6.
2. What parable of Christ points out the deceptive self-sufficiency of
the Jews? Luke 18: 11,12.
3. Which of Christ's disciples was ensnared by this deception? Mark
14: 29-31.
NOTE: ". . . In his early discipleship Peter thought himself strong. Like
the Pharisee, in his own estimation he was 'not as other men are.' When
Christ on the eve of His betrayal forewarned His disciples, 'All ye shall
be offended because of me this night,' Peter confidently declared, 'Al-
though all shall be offended, yet will not I.' ~'Iark 14: 27,29. Peter did
not know his own danger." -Chl'ist's Obiect Lessons, p. 152.
4. 'What evil is proving the ruin of thousands of professed Christians
today?
ANS\'VER: "The evil that led to Peter's fall and that shut out the Phari-
see from communion with Goc! is proving the ruin of thousands today.
There is nothing so offensive to God or so dangerous to the human soul
as pride and self-sufficiency. Of all sins it is the most hopeless, the most
incurable." -Christ's Obiect Lessons, p. 154.
"Man's great danger is in being self-deceived, indulging self-sufficiency,
and thus separating from God, the source of his strength." -Testimonies,
vo!. 8, p. 315.
5. What evil is likewise proving the ruin of the Laodicean ministry
and church? Revelation 3: 17.
NOTE: ". . . A religion of vanity, words devoid of vitality, a character
destitute of moral strength,-these are pointed out in the solemn message
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addressed by the True Witness to the churches, warning them against
pride, worldliness, formalism, and self-sufficiency. To him that says, 'I am
rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing,' the Lord of
heaven declares, Thou 'knowest not that thou art wretched, and miser-
able, and poor, and blind, and naked." -Testimonies, vol. 5, p. 484.
6. Why is it so difficult to reach those who are in the spiritual con-
dition of the Pharisees of the past and the Laodiceans today?
ANSWER: ". . . He who feels whole, who thinks that he is reasonably
good, and is contented wtih his condition, does not seek to become a
partaker of the grace and righteousness of Christ. Pride feels no need,
and so it closes the heart against Christ and the infinite blessings He came
to give. There is no room for Jesus in the heart of such a person. Those
who are rich and honorable in their own eyes do not ask in faith, and
receive the blessing of God. They feel that they are full, therefore they
go away empty." -Motmt of Blessing, p. 7.
7. What other negative quality is generally associated with presump-
tion, as seen with the Jews? Matthew 15: 14.
NOTE: ". . . To all who realized their need, Christ came with infinite
help. But the Pharisees would confess no need; they refused to come to
Christ, and hence they were left in blindness,-a blindness for which they
were themselves guilty. Jesus said, 'Your sin remaineth." -Desire of
Ages, p. 475.
8. Where is this condition being rep'eated? Revelation 3: 17.
NOTE: ". . . Has not blindness fallen upon the watchmen standing on
the walls of Zion?" -Testimonies, vol. 8, p. 248. "The deadly lethargy
of the world is paralyzing your senses. Sin no longer appears repulsive,
because you are blinded by Satan." -Testimonies, vol. 5, p. 233.
9. Under what condition only can we be benefitted by Christ? Jere-
miah 3: 13; 1 John 1: 9.
NOTE: ". . . The sense of need, the recognition of our poverty and sin,
is the very first condition of acceptance with God." -Christ's Object
Lessons, p. 152.
"All who have a sense of their deep soul poverty, who feel that they
have nothing good in themselves, may find righteousness and strength
by looking unto Jesus. He says, 'Come unto ~{e, all ye that labor and are
heavy laden.' Matthew 11: 28. He bids you exchange your poverty for
the riches of His grace." -Mou.nt of Blessings, p. 8.
10. What did Christ say of those who reach this condition? l\1atthew
5: 3.
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ll. Who, indeed, are the poor in spirit?
ANS\VER: ". . . Those who know that they can not possibly save them-
selves, or of themselves do any righteous action, are the ones who appre-
ciate the help that Christ can bestow. They are the poor in spirit, whom
He declares to be blessed." -Mount of Blessings, p. 7,
12. Can Christ help the poor who think themselves rich, as is the case
with the Laodiceans?
ANSWER: ". . . The gospel is to be preached to the poor. Not to the
spiritually proud, those who claim to be rich and in need of nothing, is
it revealed, but to those who are humble and contrite." -Desire of Ages,
p. 300.
13. What promise is made to the poor in spirit? Matthew 5: 3.
NOTE: "Of the poor in spirit Jesus says, 'Theirs is the kingdom of heaven.'
This kingdom is not, as Christ's hearers had hoped, a temporal and
earthly dominion. Christ was opening to men the spiritual kingdom of
His love, His grace, His righteousness." -Mount of Blessing, p. 8.
BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN

Key Text: "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted."
Matthew 5: 4.
Questions
1. What did Solomon, by his own experience, say about gladness and
sadness? Ecclesiastes 3: 1·4.
2. Is every kind of mourning useful?
ANSWER: "... Multitudes sorrow that they have sinned, and even make
an outward reformation, because they fear that their wrong-doing will
bring suffering upon themselves. But this is not repentance in the Bible
sense. They lament the suffering, rather than the sin." -Steps to Christ,
p.26.
3. 'What examples of useless mourning does the Bible furnish?
ANSWER: a. Esau-Genesis 27: 38; Hebrews 12: 16,17.
b. The Israelites in the desert-Numbers ll: 4; 14: 1,3; etc.
c. Saul-I Samuel 24: 16.
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4. What large class of professed Christians will in vain, moum after the
close of probation? Matthew 22: 11·13; 25: 30.
NOTE: ". . . Then I was shown a company who were howling in agony.
On their garments was written in large characters, 'Thou are weighed in
the balance, and found wanting.' I asked who this company were. The
angel said, 'These are they who have once kept the Sabbath and have
given it up.' I heard them cry with a loud voice, "We have believed in
thy coming, and taught it with energy.' And while they were speaking,
their eyes would fall upon their garments and see the writing, and then
they would wail aloud. I saw that they had drunk of the deep waters,
and fouled the residue with their feet-trodden the Sabbath underfoot-
and that was why they were weighed in the balance and found wanting."-
Early Writings, p. 37.
5. What is one cause of beneficial mourning to which Christ refers?

Joel 2: 12.17; James 4: 9; Isaiah 61: 2,3.
6. How will they that mourn for this cause be comforted? Matthew
11: 28·30; John 6: 37; 1 John I: 9.
NOTE: "... God reveals to us our guilt that we may flee to Christ, and
through Him be set free from the bondage of sin, and rejoice in the
liberty of the sons of God. In true contrition we may come to the foot of
the cross, and there leave our burdens." -Mount of Blessings, p. 10.
7. What other source of mourning can be a biessing? Acts 14: 22; He·
brews 12: 5,6,11.
NOTE: "The Saviour's words have a message of comfort to those also

who are suffering affliction of bereaveavement." -Ibid., p. 10.
"And for those also who mourn in trial and sorrow there is comfort.
The bitterness of grief and humiliation is better than the indulgences of
sin. Through affliction God reveals to llS the plague spots in our char-
acters, that by His grace we may overcome our faults. Unknown chapters
in regard to ourselves are opened to us, and the test comes, whether or
not we will accept the reproof and the counsel of God. When brought
into trial, we are not to fret and complain. We should not rebel, or worry
ourselves out of the hand of Christ. We are to humble the soul before
God. The ways of the Lord are obscure to him who desires to see things
in a light pleasing to himself. They appear dark and joyless to our human
nature. But God's ways are ways of mercy and the end is salvation." -
Desire of Ages, p. 301.
8. How will those be comforted who moul'll because of tribulation?

James 1: 12; 1 Peter 4: 13,14.
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NOTE: "The trials of life are Cod's workmcn, to remove the impurities
and roughness from our character. Their hewing, squaring, and chiseling,
their burnishing and polishing, is a painful process; it is hard to be
pressed down to the grinding wheel. But the stone is brought forth pre-
pared to fill its place in the heavenly temple. Upon no useless material
does the Master bestow such careful, thorollgh work. Only His precious
stones are polished after the similitude of a palace." -Mount of Blessing,
p. 10.
9. "Vhat third cause lor mourning can be a blessing? Ezekiel 9: 4.
NOTE: "Blessed are they also who weep with Jesus in sympathy with
the world's sorrow, and in sorrow for its sin." -Ibid., p. 26.
"The leaven of godliness has not entirely lost its power. At the time
when the danger and depression of the church are greatest, the little com-
pany who are standing in the light will be sighing and crying for the
abominations that are done in the land. But more especially will their
prayers arise in behalf of the church because its members are doing after
the manner of the world." -Testimonies, vol. 5, pp. 209,210.
10. How will those be comforted who mourn for the sins seen in the
world and among the professed people of God? Malachi 3: 17.
NOTE: "The earnest prayers of this faithful few will not be in vain.
v"hen the Lord comes forth as an avenger, He will also come as a pro-
tector of all those who have preserved the faith in its purity and kept
themselves unspotted from the world. It is at this time that Cod has
promised to avenge His own elect which cry day and night unto Him...."
-Testimonies, vol. 5, p. 210.
B. What cause of gladness does the Christian believer also have?
How does God regard those who see no cause but for sadness?
ANSWER: "Those professed Christians who are constantly whining and
complaining, and who seem to think happiness and a cheerful counten-
ance a sin, have not the genuine article of religion. Those who look upon
nature's beautiful scenery as they would upon a dead picture, who
choose to look upon dead leaves rather than to gather the beautiful living
flowers, who take mournful pleasure in all that is melancholy in the
language spoken to them by the natural world, who see no beauty in
valleys clothed with liying green and grand mountain heights clothed
with verdure, who close their senses to the joyful voice which speaks to
them in nature and which is sweet and musical to the listening ear-these
are not in Christ. They are not walking in the light, but are gathering to
themselves darkness and gloom, when they could just as well have bright-
ness and the hlessing of the Sun of Righteousness arising in their hearts
\vith healing in His beams." -Testimonies, vol. 3, pp. 334,335.
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BLESSED ARE THE MEEK
Key Text: "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." Matt-
hew 5: 5.
Questions
1. What condition accounts for Lucifer's fall? Isaiah 14: 13,14.
2. What condition is responsible for the entrance of sin into the world?
ANSWER: "... It was through the desire for self-exaltation that sin en-
tered into the world, and our first parents lost the dominion over this fair
earth, their kingdom." -Mount of Blessings, p. 17.
3. What is generally the cause of contention and strife?
ANSWER: ". . . Lucifer desired God's power, but not His character. He
sought for himself the highest place, and every being who is actuated by
his spirit will do the same. Thus alienation, discord, and strife will be in-
evitable. Dominion becomes the prize of the strongest. The kingdom of
Satan is a kingdom of force; every individual regards every other as an
obstacle in the way of his own advancement, or a steppingstone on which
he himself may climb to a higher place." -Desire of Ages, p. 436.
4. What trait distinguishes the followers of Christ from the followel's
of Satan? 1 Peter 5: 5.
NOTE: ". . . The independence and self-supremacy in which we glorr
are seen in their true vileness, as tokens of servitude to Satan. Human
nature is ever struggling for expression, ready for contest; but he who
learns of Christ is emptied of self, of pride, of love of supremacy, and
there is silence in th:l soul. Self is yielded to the disposal of the Hol/
Spirit. Then we are not anxious to have the highest place. We have no
ambition to crowd and elbow ourselves into notice; but we feel that our
highest place is at the feet of our Saviour." -Mount of Blessings, p. 15
5. What description does the Spirit of Prophecy give for meekness?
ANSWER: ". . . Meekness is a precious gmce, willing to suffer silently,
willing to endure trials. Meekness is patient and labors to be happy under
all circumstances. Meekness is always thankful and makes its own songs
of happiness, making melody in the heart of God. Meekness will suffer
disappointment and wrong, and will not retaliate. Meekness; is not for thi:;
silent and sulky. A morose temper is the opposite of meekness; for this
only wowlds and gives pain to oiliers, and takes no pleasure to itself." -
Testimonies, vol. 3, p. 335.
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6. What is the deportment of everyone who, sittiug at the feet of
Christ, learns to be meek and lowly in heart? Matthew 5: 39·44.
NOTE: " . . . The heart of him who receives the grace of God overflows
with love for God and for those for whom Christ died. Self is not strug-
gling for recognition. HE; does not love others because they love and
please him, beeause they appreciate his merits, but because they are
Christ's purchased possession. If his motives, words, or actions are mis-
understood or misrepresented, he takes no offense, but pursues the even
tenor of his way. He is kind and thoughtful, humble in his opinion of
himself, yet full of hope, always trusting in the mercy and love of God." -
Christ's Object Lessons, pp. 101, 102.
7. What is the most powerful argument in behalf of truth and Christian
discipleship? Colossians 3: 12,13.
NOTE: "The servants of Christ are not to act out the dictates of the
natural heart. They need to have dose communion with God, lest, under
provocation, self rise up, and they pour forth a torrent of words that are
unbefitting, that are nol as dew or the still showers that refresh the
withering plants. This is what Satan wants them to do; for these are his
methods. It is the dragon that is wroth; it is the spirit of Satan that is
revealed in anger and accusing. But God's servants are to be representa-
tives of Him. He desires them lo deal only in the currency of heaven, the
truth that bea~s His own image and superscription. The power by which
they are to overcome evil is the power of Christ. The glory of Christ is
their strength. They are to fix their eyes upon His loveliness. Then they
can present the gospel with divine tact and gentleness. And the spirit
that is kept gentle under provocation will speak more effectively in favor
of the truth than will any argument, however forcible." -Desire of Ages,
p. 353.
13. What is the best procedure a Christian believer can adopt with reo
gard to his accusers? I Peter 3: 15,16.
NOTE: "Far better would it be for us to suffer under false accusation
than to inflict upon ourselves the torture of retaliation upon our enemies.
The spirit of hatred and revenge originated with Satan, and can bring
only evil to him who cherishes it. Lowliness of heart, that meekness which
is the fruit of abiding in Christ, is the true secret of blessing." -Mount
of Ble3sings, p. 17.
9. What condition will be seen in the home where the meekness of
Christ is adopted? Psalms 128: 2.
NOTE: "The meekness of Christ, manifested in the home, will make the
inmates happy; it provokes no quarrel, gives back no angry answer, but
soothes th~ irritated temper, and diffuses a gentleness that is felt by all
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within its charmed circle. 'vVherever cherished, it makes the families of
earth a part of the one great family above." -Ibid., p. 16.
10. What reward is promised to those who, in their character, assimilate
the meekness of Christ? Psalms 149: 4; 37: 11; 2 Peter 3: 13.

BLESSED ARE THEY WHICH DO HUNGER
AND THIRST AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS
Key Text: "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteous-
ness: for they shall be filled." Matthew 5: 6.
Questions
1. Does natural bread and water suffice for us? Matthew 4: 4; John
6: 49; 4: 13.
2. What food and drink do we need for our s:>uls? Isaiah 55: 1·3; John
6: 35,57,58; 4: 10, 14.
3. Who makes us hungel' for this food and thirsty for this drink~ John
6: 44; Jeremiah 31: 3; Revelation 3: 20.
NOTE: "... While the sinner is yet far from the Father's house, wasting
his substance in a strange country, the Father's heart is yearning over him;
and the very longing awakened in the soul to return to God, is but the
tender pleading ef His Spirit, wooing, entreating, drawing thO' wanderer
to his Father's heart of love." -Steps to ChrM, p. 59.
"If you have a sense of need in your soul, if you hunger and thirst after
righteousness, this is an evidence that Christ has wrought upon your heart,
in ord"'r that He may ce sought unto, to do for you, through the end:Jw-
ment of the Holy Spirit, those things which it is impos,ible for you tJ
do for yourself.... " -:\1otlnt of Blessings, p. 19.
4. What is the bread of life and how should it be eaten? John 6: 35,
51,63.
" .. The Saviour Himself explaills this matter: '[t is the Spirit that
quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you,
they are SpiTit, and they are Ufe.' The word of God must be interwoven
with the living character of those who believe it. The only vital faith is
that faith which receives and assimilates th:l truth till it is a part of the
beillg and th", motive power cf the life and action. Jesus i; called d1<;
Word of God. He accepted His Father's law; wrought out its principles
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in His life, manifested its spirit, and showed its beneficent power in the
heart. Says John: 'The word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and
we beheld His glory, the glory as of the Only Begotten of the Father,)
full of grace and truth.' The followers of Christ must be partakers of
His experience. They must assimilate the word of God. They must be
changed into its likeness by the power of Christ and reflect the divine
attributes. They must eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of
God, or there is no life in them. The spirit and work of Christ must
become the spirit and work of His disciples." -Testimonies, vol. 5, p. 576.
5. What is the water of life and how should it be drunk? Revelation
22: 17.
NOTE: "The words of God are the well springs of life. As you seek unto
tbose living springs, you will, tluough the Holy Spirit, be brought into
communion with Christ. Familiar truths will present themselves to your
mind in a new aspect; texts of Scripture will burst upon you with a new
meaning, as a flash of light; you will see the relation of other truths to
the work of redemption, and you will know that Christ is leading you;
a divine Teacher is at your side." -Mount of Blessings, p. 20.
6. What are we to understand by "receiving Christ"? John 1: 12.
NOTE: ". . . It is through the word that Christ abides in His followers.
This is the same vital union that is represented by eating His flesh and
drinking His blood. The words of Christ are spirit and life. Receiving
them, you receive the life of the Vine. You live 'by every word that pro-
ceedeth out of the mouth of God.' (Matthew 4: 4). The life of Christ in
you produces the same fruits as in Him. Living in Christ, adhering to
Christ, supported by Christ, drawing nourishment from Christ, you bear
fruit after the similitude of Christ." -Desires of Ages, p. 677. .
7. What transformation is wrought in those who eat of this hl'ead and
drink of this water? Ephesians 2: 4·6.
NOTE: "As we discern the perfection of our Saviour's character, we shall
desire to become wholly transformed, and renewed in the image of His
purity. The more we know of God the higher will be our ideal of char-
acter, and the more earnest our longing to reflect His likeness. . . ." -
M aunt of Blessings, p. 20.
8. What is the experience of those who continuously feed on the Truth?
2 Corinthians 3: 18.
NOTE: "... The heart that has once tasted the love of Christ, cries out
continually for a deeper draught; and as you impart, you will receive in
richer and more abundant measure. Every revelation of God to the soul
increases the capacity to know and to love." -Mount of Blessings, p. 20
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9. What quality of Christ is imparted to those who feed on Him
through the word? 2 Corinthians 5: 21.
NOTE: "Righteousness is holiness, likeness to God; and 'God is love.' 1

John 4: 16. It is conformity to the law of God; for 'all Thy command-
ments are righteousness' (Psalms 199: 172); and 'love is the fulfilling of
the law' (Roman 13: 10). Righteousness is love, and love is the light
and the life of God. The right"ousness of God is embodied in Christ. 'Ve
receive righteouness hy receiving Him." --Mol/l1t of Blessings, p. 18.
"None are so sinful that they can not find strength, purity, and right-
eousness in Jesus, who died for them. He is waiting to strip them of their
garments stained and polluted with sin, and to put upon them thc white
robes of righteousness; He bids them live, and not die." -Steps ~o
Christ, p. 57.
10. When a sinner repents and is converted, what is not required of

him, regarding his past time of ignorance, so that righteousness by
faith may now be imputed to him? Romans 3: 21,25,28; 4: 5.
11. When a repenting sinner is forgiven his past disobedience, what new
position should be taken toward the moral law, so that righteousness
by faith may henceforth be imparted to him? Romans 6: 16; 2: 1:3;
3: 31; Galatians 2: 20.
NOTE: "... Christ in His humanity wrought out a perfect character, and
this character He olfers to impart to us. 'All our righteousness are as filthy
rags.' Isaiah 64: 6. Everything that we of ourselves can do is defiled by
sin. But the Son of God 'was manifested to takc away our sins; and in
Him is no sin.' Sin is defined to be 'the transgression of the law.' 1
John 3: 5,4. But Christ was obedient to every requirement of the law.
He said of Himself, 'I delight to do Thy will, 0 My God; yea, Thy law is
within ~'Iy heart.' Psalms 40: 8. 'Vhen on earth, He said to His disciples,
'I have kept ~Iy Father's commanchnents.' John 15: 10. By His perfect
obedicnce He has' made it possible for every human being to obey God's
eommandments. vVhen we submit ourselves to Christ, the heart is united
with His heart, the will is merged in His will, the mind becomes one with
His mind, the thoughts are brought into captivity to Him; we live His
life. This is what it means to be clothcd with the garment of His right-
('(,ilSness. Then as the Lord looks upon us, He sees, not the fig-leaf garment.
not the nakedness and deformity of sin, but His own robe of righteousness,
which is perfect obedience to the law of Jehovah." -Christ's Object
Lessons, pp. 311, 312.
1~. 'lI'hat is the difference between "imputed righteousness" and "im·

parted righteousness?'
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ANSWER: "The righteousness by which we are justified is imputed. The
righteousness by which we are sanctified is imparted. The first is our
title to heaven; the second is our fitness for heaven." -Christ Our Right-
eousness, p. U8.
13. What connection is there between the message of Righteousness by
Faith and the work of Reformation? Habakkuk 2: 14; Revelation
18: 1-4.
NOTE: "The Lord in His great mercy sent a most precious 'message to
His people through Elders v\7aggoner and Jones. This message was to
bring more prominently before the world the uplifted Saviour, the
sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. It presented justification through
faith in the Surety; it invited the people to receive the righteousness of
Christ, which is made manifest in obedience to all the commandments
of God. Many had lost sight of Jesus. They needed to have their eyes
directed to His divine person, His merits, and His changeless love for the
human family. All power is given into His hands, that He may dispense
rich gifts unto men, imparting the priceless gift of His own righteousness
to the helpless, human agent. This is the message that God commanded
to be given to the world. It is the third angel's message, which is to be
proclaimed with a loud voice, and attended with the outpouring of His
Spirit in a large measure." -Testimonies to Ministers, pp. 91,92.
14. What is the significance of the name horne by the 144,000 who
are saved by the third angel's message? Jeremiah 23: 6; Revela-
tion 14: 1.
NOTE: "This scripture represents the character of the people of God for
these last days." -Manuscript 139, 1903.
Lesson No. 5 - Sabbath, November 3, 1962
BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL

Key Text: "Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercr." Matt-
hew 5: 7.
Questions
1. How are godly wisdom and true religion best shown? James 1: 27;
3: 17; Isaiah 58: 7.
NOTE: ". . . It consists not in systems, creeds, or rites, but in the per-
formance of loving deeds, in bringing the greatest good to others, in
genuine goodness." -The Desire of Ages, p. 497.
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2. How can the contents of the second table of God's law be sum·
marized? Matthew 23: 23; 22: 29; 2 John 5: 6.
3. What parable illustrates the main object of true religion? Luke
10: 30·37.
4. Who is symbolized by the good Samaritan of the parable?
ANSWER: "In the story of the good Samaritan, Jesus gave a picture of
Himself and His mission. Man had been deceived, bruised, robbed, and
ruined by Satan, and left to perish; but the Saviour had compassion on
our helpless condition. He left His glory, to come to our rescue. He
found us ready to die, and He undertook our case. He healed our wounds.
He covered us with His robe of righteousness. He opened to us a refuge
of safety, and made complete provision for us at His own charges. He
died to redeem us. . . ." -Ibid., p. 503.
5. What was Christ's mission on earth? Luke 4: 18.
6. What does Christ expect from us, to parallel the good Samaritan's
work in our days? 1 Corinthians 11: 1.
NOTE: "Christ has linked His interests with that of humanity, and He
asks us to become one with Him fur the saving of humanity. 'Freely ye
have received,' He says, 'freely give.' Matthew 10: 8. Sin is the greatest
of all evils, and it is ours to pity and help the sinner. There are many
who err, and who feel their shame and their folly. They are hungry for
words of encouragement. They look upon their mistakes and errors, until
they are driven almost to desperation. These souls we are !lot to neglect.
If we are Christians, we shall not pass by on the other side, keeping as
far as possible from the very ones who most need our help. When we see
human beings in distress, whether through affliction or through sin, we
shall never say, This does not concern me." -Ibid., p. 504.
7. Where can we find our neighbour in order to show him mercy?
Luke 10: 27, 37.
NOTE: ". . . Christ has shown that our neighbor does not mean merely
one of the church or faith to which we belong. It has no reference to race,
color, or class distinction. OM neighbor is every p~rson who needs our
help. Our neighbor is every soul who is wounded and bruised by the ad-
versary. Our neighbor is everyone who is the property of God." -Ibid.,
p. 503.
8. How can we show whether we know God? Jeremiah 22: 16.
9. How did .Tob practice true religion? Job 29: 12·16.
10. What is much more important, in the eyes of God, than sacrifices
and penances? Matthew 12: 7.
11. What is the reward of the merciful even in this world? Luke 6: 38;
Proverbs 11; 25; 19: 17; 28: 27.
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12. What words of approbation will Jesus have for the true Christians
at the day of final settlement? Why? Matthew 25: 34·40.
13. What words of reproof will He address to the professed Christians
Why? Matthew 25: 41·45.

BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART
Key Text: "Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God." Matt-
hew 5: 8.
Questions
1. What is the spiritual mission of the heart? Proverbs 4: 23.
NOTE: "... The heart is the citadel of the man. From it are the issues
of life or death. . . :" -Testimonies, vol. 5, p 536.
"The Christian life is a battle and a march. . . ." The field of conflict is
the domain of the heart...." -Mount of Blessings, p. 141.
Needless to say, this is not the anatomical heart. It is the seat of the
will, affections, feelings, etc., as each student will see.
2. Why is it unsafe to follow the dictates of the heart? Jeremiah 17:.9.
3. Why is the heart deceitful? Mark 7: 20·23.
4. By what are the contents of the heart revealed? Matthew 12: 34,35.
NOTE: "... I saw that the outside appearance is an index to the heart. .."
-Testimonies, vol. 1, p. 136.
5. What can we hide from men but never fmm God? 1 Samuel 16: 7;
Psalms 7: 9; Proverbs 21: 2.
NOTE: "... Christ's words reveal His power to read the heart . . . ." -
Ministry of Healing, p. 76.
6. By what means does Satan have much success in His attacks against
the fortress of man?
ANSWER: "Many of the amusements popular in the world today, even
with those who claim to be Christians, tend to the same end as did those
of the heathen. There are indeed few among them that Satan does not
turn to account in destroying souls. Through the drama he has worked for
ages to excite passion and glorify vice. The opera, with its fascinating dis-
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play and bewildering music, the masquerade, the dance, the card-table,
Satan employs to break down the barriers of principle, and open the door
to sensual indulgence. In every gathering for pleasure where pride is
fostered or appetite indulged, where one is led to forget God and lose
sight of eternal interests, there Satan is binding his chains about the
sou!." -Patriarchs and Prophets, pp. 459,460.
A group of North American criminologists recently made an interest-
ing research on the sources of crimes, Le., on the agencies that had
exerted an influence on the psyche of individuah who became primary or
relapsing criminals. They investigated the cases of 238 convicts from the
main penitentiaries in the States, including famous Sing Sing. After care-
ful and toilsome labor, they came to the following result: 48% cf the crimi-
nals had been influenced by the movies, where pictures of crimes and po-
lice actions were shown, 29% by the reading of magazines and papers con-
taining shocking plates on the same subject, and the rest by different
factors, especially alcoholism and gambling.
7. Why are men unable to see God? Isaiah 59: 2.
NOTE: ". . . Every impure thought defiles the soul, impairs th~ moral
sense, and tends to obliterate the impressions of the Holy Spirit. It dims
the spiritual vision, so that men cannot behold God ...." Desire of Ages,
p. 302.
8. How is God regarded by those who are impure in heart and spirit·
ually blind? Psalms 50: 21; 1 Corinthians 2: 14.
NOTE: ". . . The heart that is deceived by Satan, looks upon God as a
tyrannical, relentless being; the selfish characteristics of humanity, even
of Satan himself, are attributed to the loving creator. . . . His providences
are interpreted as the expression of an arbitrary, vindictive nature. So
with the Bible, the treasure house of the riches of His grace. The glory of
its truths, that are as high as heaven, and compass eternity, is undis-
cerned. . . ." -Mount of Blessing, p. 4.3. (1935 ed.)
9. How is this kind of blindness developed, the result of which pre-
vents men from having a correct view of God and Truth? 2
Thessalonians 2: 10,11.
NOTE: "It is not God that blinds the eves of men or hardens their hearts.
He sends them light to correct their 'errors, and to lead them in safe
paths; it is by the rejection of this light that their eyes are blinded and
their heart hardened. Often the process is gradual, and almost imper-
ceptible. Light comes to the soul through God's word, through His ser-
vants, or by the direct agency of His Spirit; but when one ray of light is
disregarded, there is a partiai benumbing of the spiritual perceptions, and
the second revealing of light is less clearly discerned. So the darkness in-
creases, until it is night in the sou!. ..." -Desires of Ages, p. 322.
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10. Who is to blame for this blindness? James 1: 13,14.
NOTE: "It is by resisting the Spirit that men become inattentive to or
neglectful of God's word. They are themselves responsible for the hard-
ness of heart. . . . Thus He teaches that if the word of God fails of ac-
complishing its work in our hearts and lives, the reason is to be found
in ourselves." -Christ's Object Lessons, p. 56.
ll. What right will those lose who remain in this state of impurity and
blindness? Revelation 21: 27.
12. What will be the end of all those that remain in this condition? 1
Corinthians 6: 9,10; Revelation 21: 8. .
Lesson No.7 - Sabbath, November 17, 1962
BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART

( Continued)
Key Text: "My defense is of God, which sllveth the upright in heart"
Psalms 7: 10.
Questions
1. What should be searched by all those that desire to be saved? Psalms
51: 7, 10; Hebrews 12: 14.
2. Is it possible for us to purify our hearts by ourselves? Job 14: 4;
Romans 7: 15·20,24; 8: 7; John 15: 5.
NOTE: "It is impossible for us, of ourselves, to escape from the pit of
sin in which we are sunken. Our hearts are evil, and we cannot change
them. . . . Education, culture, the exercise of the will, human effort, all
have theiF proper sphere, but herc they are powerless. They may produce
an outward correctness of behavior, but they cannot change the heart;
they cannot purify the springs of life. There must be a power working
from within, a new life from above, before men can be changed from
sin to holiness. That power is ChIist. ..." -Steps to Christ, p. 20.
3. Who works this purification in us? Ezekiel 36: 26.27; 1 John 1: 9.
NOTE: " ... All the culture and education which the world can give will
fail of making a degraded child of sin a child of heaven. The renewing
energy must come from God. Thp change can be made only by the Holy
Spirit. All who would be saved, high or low, rich or poor, must submit
to the working of this power." -Christ's Object Lessons, pp. 96, 97.
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4. By what means does the Holy Spirit purify our hearts? Psalms
Il9: 9.Il; 1 Peter 1: 22.
NOTE: "In the word of Cod the mind finds subjects for the deepest
thought, the loftiest aspiration. . . . A reverent contemplation of such
themes as these cannot fail to soften, purify, and ennoble the heart, and,
at the same time, to inspire the mind with new strength and vigor."
5. Under what condition does the Holy Spirit operate in our hearts?
Revelation 3: 20.
NOTE: "The Spirit works upon man's heart, according to his. desire and
consent implanting in him a new nature. . . ." -Christ's Obiect Lessons,
p. 411.
"We cannot, of ourselves, conquer the evil desires and habits that
strive for the mastery. \Ve cannot overcome the mighty foe who holds us
in his thrall. Cod alone can give us the victory. He desires us to have
the mastery over ourselves, our own will and ways. But He cannot work
in us without our consent and co-operation." -!'.·fount of Blessings, p. 142.
6. What should be the first step in the way of our co·operation with
the Spirit of God? Deuteronomy 30: 19; Joshua 24: 15.
NOTE: ". . . You cannot change your heart, yOLl cannot d your:ielf give
to Cod its affections; but you can choose to serve Him. Y;ll\ can give Him
your will; He will then work in you to will and to d:l aecc,rding to His
good pleasure. Thus your whole nature will be brought under the control
of the Spirit of Christ; your affections will be centered upon Him, your
thoughts will be in harmony with Him." -Steps to ChTist, p. 52.
7. What is the effect of the daily exercise of the power of will in this
co·operation? 2 Timothy 2: 15; Matthew II: 12; Philippians 2: 13.
NOTE: ". . . "Vhat you need to understand is the trae fore ~ of the will.
This is the governing power in the nature of man, the power of decision,
or of choice. Everything depends on the right action of the will. . . .
Through the right exercise of the will, an entire change may be made in
your life. By yielding up your will to Christ, you ally yourself with the
power that is above all principalities and powers. You will have strength
from above to hold you steadfast, and thus through constant surrender to
Cod you will be enabled to live the new life, even the life of faith." -
Steps to ChTist, p. 49.
8. What caution should be exercised by those who wish to co·operate
with the Spirit of Cod? I Thessalonians 5: 6; I Peter 1: 13·15;
Philippians 4: 8.
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NOTE: H ••• Those who would not fall a prey to Satan's devices mllst
guard well and avenues of the soul; they must avoid reading, seeing,
or hearing that which will suggest impure thoughts. . . ." -Patriarchs and
Prophets, p. 460.
9. What society should be shunned by those who strive after purifica-
tion? 2 Corinthians 6: 17; 1 John 2: 15; James 4: 4.
NOTE: HIt was by associating with idolaters and joining in their fes-
tivities that the Hebrews were led to transgress God's law, and bring His
judgments upon the nation. So now it is by leading the followers of
Christ to associate with the ungodly and unite in their amusements, that
Satan is most successful in alluring them into sin. . . . God requires of
his people now as great a distinction from the world, in customs, habits,
and principles, as he required of Israel anciently. . . ." -Patriarchs and
Prophets, p. 458.
"... Ancient Israel were enticed into sin when they ventured into for-
bidden association with the heathen. In a similar manner are modern
Israel led astray. . . ." -The Great Controversy, p. 508.
10. What is the main necessity of those who seek to develop a pure
heart? Matthew 26: 41; I Thessalonians 5: 17; Colossians 4: 2.
NOTE: ". . . Prayer brings the heart into immediate contact with the
well-spring of life, and strengthens the sinew and muscle of the religious
experience. . . ." -Guspel Workers, p. 255.
". . . The Christian whose heart is thus stayed upon God cannot be
overcome. No evil arts can destroy his peace...." -Ibid., p. 254.
n. Of what mistake should those beware who aim at purifying their
hearts? Proverbs 28: 13.
NOTE: "When sin has deadened the moral perceptions, the wrong-doer
does not discern the defects of his character, nor realize the enormity of
the evil he has committed; unless he yields to the convicting power of
the Holy Spirit, he remains in partial blindness to his sin. His confessions
are not sincere and in earnest. To every acknowledgment of his guilt
he adds an apology in excuse of his course, declaring that if it had not
been for certain circumstances, he would not have done this or that, for
which he is reproved." -Steps to Christ, pp. 44, 45.
Examples Genesis 3: 12,13; Exodus 32: 22-24; 1 Samuel 13: 11,12;
IS: 13-21.
12. What should Christian believers be purified of? What is meant by
"purity of heart" in a broader sense? Ephesians 5: 3-7, n-13.
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NOTE: ". . . When Christ abides in the heart, there will be purity and
refinement of thought and manner. But the words of Jesus, 'Blessed are
the pure in heart,' have a deeper meaning,-not merely pure in the sense
in which the world understands purity, free from that which is sensual,
pure from lust, but true in the hidden purposes and motives of the soul,
free from pride and self-seeking, humble, unselfish, childlike." -Mount of
Blessing, p. 25.
13. In what way do the pure in heart see God yet in this world? 2 Cor·
inthians 5: 7; Hebrews 10: 38,39; 11: 1·3.
NOTE: "By faith we behold Him here and now. In our daily experience
we discern His goodness and compassion in the manifestation of His
providence. We recognize Him in the character of His Son. The Holy
Spirit takes the truth concerning God and Him whom He hath sent, and
opens it to the understanding and to the heart. The pure in heart see God
in a new and endearing relation, as their Redeemer; and while they dis-
cern the purity and loveliness of His character, they long to reflect His
image....
"The pure in heart discern the Creator in the works of His mighty hand,
in the things of beauty that comprise the universe. In His written word
they read in clearer lines the revelation of His mercy. His goodness, and
His grace. The truths that are hidden from the wise and prudent are re-
revealed to babes. The beauty and preciousness of truth, which are un-
discerned by the worldly-wise, are constantly unfolding to those who have
a trusting, child-like desire to know and to do the will of God. We discern
the truth by becoming, ourselves, partakers of the divine nature." -
Mount of Blessing, pp. 26,27.
14. In what way will they see Him in the world to come? Job 19: 27; 1
Corinthians 13: 12; Revelation 7: 14, 15.
NOTE: "The pure in heart live as in the visible presence of God during
the time He apportions them in this world. And they will also see Him
face to face in the future, immortal slate, as did Adam when he walked
and talked with God in Eden." -Mount of Blessing, p. 27.
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BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS

Key Text: "Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the
children of God." Matthew 5: 9.
Questions
1. What was the condition of the whole universe before Lucifer's
rebellion?
ANSWER: "So long as all created beings acknowledged the allegiance
of love, there was perfect harmony throughout the universe of God. It
was the joy of the heavenly host to fulfill the purpose of their Creator.
They delighted in reflecting his glory and showing forth his praise. And
while love to God was supreme, love for one another was confiding and
unselfish. There was no note of discord to mar the celestial harmonies. "
-Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 35.
2. How was the peace of the universe disturbed? Ezekiel 28: 15;
Revelation 12: 7,8.
NOTE: ". . . But a change came over this happy state. There was one
who perverted the freedom that God had granted to his creatures. Sin
originated with him, who, next to Christ, had been most honored of God,
and was highest in power and glory among the inhabitants of heaven.
Now the perfect harmony of heaven was broken." -Patriarchs and
Prophets, p. 35..
3. What situation did Satan bring about in this wodd? I John 5: 19;
Isaiah 48: 22; 57: 21.
4. Why do the inhabitants of the earth have no peace? Isaiah 59: 4-8,
14,15; Hosea 4: 1·3.
NOTE: "... The world is at enmity with the law of God; sinners are at
enmity with their Maker; and as a result they are at enmity with one
another. ..." -Desire of Ages, pp. 304, 305.
5. What is our mission in behalf of this world devoid of peace? 2
Corinthians 5: 18-20.
6. What condition must we meet before we, as ambassadors of peace,
are able ot carry out our mission in behalf of the world?
a. We must have peace with God through Christ-Romans 5: 1,11;
Ephesians 2: 14.
b. We 111ust have peace with one another-I Thessalonians 5: 13;
Mark 9: 50.
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c. We must have the peace of God-Matthew 11: 28; John 14: 27;
2 Thessalonians 3: 16.
NOTE: "The peace of Christ-the peace of Christ-money cannot buy it;

brilliant talent cannot command it; intellect cannot secure it; it is the
gift of God... ." -Councils on Health, p. 403.
7. With whom are we at war when we have the peace of God?

Ephesians 6: 11, 12.
NOTE: "The Lord has singled us out and made us subjects of His mar-
velous mercy. Shall we be channed with th~ pratings of the apostate?
Shall we choose to take our stand with Satan and his host? Shall we join
with the transgressors of God's law? Rather let it be our prayer;;: 'Lord,
put enmity between me and the serpent.' If we are not at enmity with his
works of darkness, his powerful folds encircle us, and his sting is ready
at any moment to be driven to our hearts. \Ve should count him a dead-
ly foe ... ." -Testimonies, vol, 4, pp. 595,596.
8. What distinction is there between true peace and false peace? From
whom does the former come? And the latter? How does the Christian
believer run the risk of exchanging true peace for false peace?
ANSWER: "Our work is an aggressive one, and as faithful soldiers of

Jesus, we mllst bear the blood-stained banncr into the very strongholds
of the enemy. '\Ve wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against prin-
cipalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world,
against spiritual wickedness in high places.' If we will consent to lay
down our anns, to lower the blood-stained banner, to become the captives
and servants of Satan, we may be released from the conflict and the
suffering. But this peace will be gained only at the loss of Christ and
heaven. We cannot accept peace on such conditions. Let it be war, war
to the end of earth's history, rather than peace through apostasy and
sin." -Review and Herald, May 8, 1888.
"Shortly before His crucifixon, Christ had bequeathed to His disciples

a legacy of peace. 'Peace I leave with you,' He said, 'My peace I give
unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart
be troubled, neither let it be afraid.' This peace is not the peace that
comes through conformity to the world. Christ never purchased peace by
compromise with evil. The peace that Christ left His disciples is internal
rather than external, and was ever to remain with His witnesses through
strife and contention." -Acts of Apostles, p. 84.
9. What example did the true believers of the early Christian church
leave for our instruction?
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ANSWER: "After a long and severe conflict, the faithful few decided to
dissolve all union with the apostate church if she still refused to fre~ h:!r-
self from falsehood and idolatry. They saw that separation was an a·.-
solute necessity if they would obey the word of God. They dared not
tolerate errors fatal to their own souls, and set an example which wou;d
imperil the faith of their children and children's children. To secure p.'ace
and unity they were ready to make any concession consistent with fidelit/
to God; but they felt that even peace would be too dearly purch'lsed at
the sacrifice of principle. If unity could be secured only by the com-
promise of truth and righteousness, then let there be diflerence, and even
war.
"Well would it be for the church and the world if the principles that
actuated those steadfast souls were revived in the hearts of God's people."
-Gre(Jt Controversy, pp. 45, 46.
10. What is Jesus Christ to those who accept Him? What does the Gos-
pel bring to those who receive it? What would Christ have given to
the world if the world had submitted to Him? Isaiah 9: 6; Luke 2:
14; Isaiah 9: 7.
11. What does the Gospel cause wherever it is not accepted? Matthew
10:34·38.
12. How do we explain the perfect harmony existing between the ap-
parently contradictory scriptures of questions 10 and 11?
ANSWER: ". . . The gospel is a message <if peace. Christanity is a sys-
tem, which if received and obeyed, would spread peace, harmony, and
happiness throughout the earth. The religion of Christ will unite in close
brotherhood all who accept its teachings. It was the mission of Jesus to
reconcile men to God, and thus to one another. But the world at large
are under the control of Satan, Christ's bitterest foe. The gospel presents
to them principles of life which are wholly at variance with their habits
and desires, and thcy rise in rebellion against it. They hate the purity
which reveals and condemns their sins, and they persecute and destroy
those who would urge upon them its just and holy claims. It is in this
sense-because the exalted trnths it brings, occasions hatred and strife-
that the gospel is called a sword." -Great Controversy, p. 47.
"... Whoever, by the quiet, unconcious influence of a holy life, shall

reveal the love of Christ; whoever, by word or deed, shall lead another
to renounce sin and yield his heart to God, is a peacemaker."
Mount of Blessing, pp'. 27,28.
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Lesson No.9 - Sabbath, December 1, 1962
BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS

( Continued)
Key Text: "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no
man shall see the Lord." Hebrews 12: 14.
Questions
1. What does mankind desire and expect? Jeremiah 8: 15; 14: 19.
2. What false clamors are we already hearing, and expecting to hear
much more in the near future, all over the world? How will the
human race be disappointed? 1 Thessalonians 5: 3.
NOTE: "The great mass of the world will reject God's mercy, and will
be overwhelmed in swift and irretrievable ruin." -Patriarchs and
Prophets, p. 167.
3. Why do all efforts toward establishing peace in the world result
in failure? Jeremiah 6: 14; Ezekiel 7: 25.
NOTE: "Men cannot manufacture peace. Human plans for the purifica-
tion and uplifting of individuals or of society will fail of producing peace,
because they do not reach the heart. The only power that can create or
perpetuate true peace is the grace of Christ. When this is implanted in
the heart, it will cast out tlle evil passions that cause strife and dissen-
sion." -Desire of Ages, p. 305.
4. With whom do men have to make peace before they attempt to
make peace among themselves on earth? Isaiah 27: 5.
5. What basic condition does peace depend upon? Isaiah 48.18; 32: 17.
NOTE: "Whoever consents to renounce sin, and open his heart to the
love of Christ, becomes a partaker of tllis heavenly peace. There is no
other ground of peace than this." -Mount of Blessing, p. 27.
6. Who, by what means, and under what condition, comes to dwell
in us, directing our minds, so that we may enjoy peace in our lives?
John 14: 15-17,23; Romans 8: 9,14; Galatians 5: 22,23.
NOTE: "Peace comes with dependence on divine power." -Testimonies
to Ministers, p. 518.
7. If we are at peace with God, how shall we solve the manifold prob-
lems that !'ise in our lives? I Peter 5: 7.
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NOTE: "You may be perplexed in business; your prospects may grow
darker and darker, and you may be threatened with loss; but do not be-
come discouraged; cast your care upon God, and remain calm and cheer-
ful. Pray for wisdom to manage your affairs with discretion, and thus
prevent loss and disaster. Do all you can on your part to bring about
favorable results. Jesus has promised His aid, but not apart from our
effort. When, relying upon our Helper, you have done all you can. accept
the result cheerfully." -Steps to Christ, pp. 127, 128.
8. When believers are at peace with God, what condition will exist
among themselves?
ANSWER: "What they need is to be imbued with the Spirit of Christ. If

they take hold of His strength, they will make peace with Him; then they
will be in a fair way to make peace with their fellow laborers" -Testi-
monies to Ministers, p. 191.
9. How will God work tu convert many into peacemakers who, today,
do not fully understand the necessity of perfect unity among the
people of God?
ANSWER: "Unless there is " breaking away from the influence that
Satan has prepared, and a reviving of the testimonies that God has given,
souls will perish in their delusion. They will accept fallacy after fallacy,
and will thus keep up a disunion that will always exist until those who
have been deceived take their stand on the right platform. . . . '\Then the
truth in its simplicity is lived in every place, then God will work through
His angels as He worked on the day of Pentecost, and hearts will be
changed so decidedly that there will be a manifestation of the influence
of genuine truth, as is represented in the descent of the Holy Spirit." -
Special Testimonies Series B No.7, p. 63.
10. When husband and wife are at peace with God, what condition
will prevail between both?
ANSWER: ". . . Peace, harmony, affection, and happiness should be

perseveringly cherished every day, until these precious things abide in the
hearts of those who compose the family. The plant of love must be care-
fully nourished, else it will die. . . ." -The Adventist Home, pp. 195, 196.
". . . Only where Christ reigns can there be deep, true, unselfish love.
Then soul will be knit with soul, and the two lives will blend in harmony.
Angels of God will be guests in the home, and their holy vigils will
hallow the marriage chamber." -Testimonies, vol. 5, p. 362.
". . . Wherever the love of God is cherished in the soul, there will be
peace, there will be light and joy." -The Adventist Home, p. 19.
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11. If Christians are at peace with God, what influence will they exert
upon the weary and oppressed? Micah 5: 7.
NOTE: ". , . He who is at peace with God and his fellow men can not
be made miserable. Envy will not be in his heart; evil surmisings will
find no room there; hatred can not exist. The heart that is in harmony
with God is a partaker of the peace of heaven, and will diffuse its blessed
influence on all around. The spirit of peace will rest like dew upon hearts
weary and troubled wtih worldly strife." -Mount of Blessing, p. 43.
12. What are the traits of each true peacemaker? 1 Peter 3: 15,16; 2
Timothy 2: 24,25.
NOTE: "... Whoever, by the quiet, unconscious influence of a holy life,
shall reveal the love of Christ; whoever, by word or deed, shall lead an-
other to renounce sin and yield his heart to God, is a peacemaker." -
Mount of Blessing, pp. 27,28.
13. What will be the final reward of those who further the cause of
peace? Matthew 5: 9; Revelation 21: 3; Isaiah 32.18.
Lesson No. 10 - Sabbath, December 8, 1962
BLESSED ARE THEY WHICH ARE PERSECUTED

FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS' SAKE
Key Text: "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer
persecution." -2 Timothy 3: 12.
Questions
1. What prediction is contained in the sentence that God pronounced
upon Satan in Edell? Who would be the persecutOl's and who the
persecuted? Who would eventually win the victory? Genesis 3: 15.
NOTE: ". . . The divine sentence pronounced against Satan after the
fall of man, was also a prophecy, embracing all the ages to the close of
time, and foreshadOWing the great conflict to engage all the races of men
who should live upon the earth." -Great Controversy, p. 505.
"... As Satan endeavored to cast reproach upon God, so do his agents
seek to malign God's people. The spirit which put Christ to death moves
the wicked to destroy His followers. All this is foreshadowed in that first
prophecy, '1 will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between
lhy seed and her seed.' And this will continue to the close of time." -Ibid.,
p. 507.
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2. When and where did persecntion commence in this world? By what
principle was the persecutor guided? And the persecuted one? 1
John 3: 12.
3. Why was Christ persecuted to death? Acts 10: 38; 7: 52.
NOTE: ". . . In an ullpitying confederacy, evil men and evil angels
arrayed themselves against the Prince of Peace. Though His every word
and act breathed of divine compassion, His unlikeness to the world pro-
voked the bitterest hostility. Because He would give no license for the
exercise of the evil passions of our nature, He aroused the fiercest op-
position and enmity. So it is with all who will live godly in Christ
Jesus... ." -Mount of Blessing, p. 29. .
4. What do the true followers of Christ suffer from the world? John
15: 18·20.
NOTE: ". . . Between righteollsness and sin, love and hatred, truth and
falsehood, there is an irrepressible conflict. When one presents the love
of Christ and the beauty of holiness, he is drawing away the subjects of
Satan's kingdom, and .the prince of evil is aroused to resist it. Persecution
and reproach await all who are imbued with the Spirit of Christ. . ." -
Ibid, p. 49.
5. What did the church suffer, at the hand of Roman Paganism, during
the early centuries of the Christian era? Hebrews 11: 36·38
NOTE: ". . . The powers of earth and hell arrayed themselves against
Christ in the person of His followers. Paganism foresaw that should the
gospel triumph, her temples and altars would be swept away; therefore
she sllmmoned her forces to destroy Christianity. The fires of persecution
were kindled. Christians were stripped of their possessions, and driven
from their homes. They endured a great fight of affiictions.' They had
trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and im-
prisonment.' Great numbers sealed their testimony with their blood. Noble
and slave, rich and poor, learned and ignorant, were alike slain without
mercy." -Gl'eat Cont1'Ovel'sy, pp. 39, 40.
6. Fl'Om whom, however, did the true church, later on, suffel' the most
cruel and devilish persecution? Daniel 7: 21,25; Revelation 12: 6,
14,15; 13: 7; 17: 1·6.
NOTE: "In the sixth century the papacy had become firmly established.
Its seat of power was fixed in the imperial city, and the bishop of Rome
was declared to be the head over the entire church. Paganism had given
place to the papacy. The dragon had given to the beast 'his power, and
his seat, and great authority.' And now began the 1260 years of papal
oppression foretold in the prophecies of Daniel and the Revelation.
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Christians were forced to choose either to yield their integrity and accept
the papal ceremonies and worship, or to wear away their lives in dun-
geons or suffer death by the rack, the fagot, or the headsman's axe. Now
were fulfilled the words of Jesus: 'Ye shall be betrayed both by parents
and btethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they
cause to be put to death. And ye shall be hated of all men tor My name's
sake: Persecution opened upon the faithful with greater fury than ever
before, and the world became a vast battlefield. For hundreds of years
the church of Christ found refuge in seclusion and obscurity.. "
Great Controversy, pp. 54, 55.
7. Why was the church not persecuted in the days of Sister White?
When, however, would persecution be stirred up again?
NOTE: ". . . Why is it, then, that persecution secms in a great degree
to slumber? The only reason is, that the church has conformed to the
world's standard, and therefore awakens no opposition. The religion
which is current in our day is not of the pure and holy character that
marked the Christian faith in the days of Christ and His apostles. It is
only because of the spirit of compromise with sin, because the great truths
of the word of God are so indifferently regl'irded, because there is so
little vital godliness in the church, that Christianity is apparently so
popular with the world. Let there be a' revival of the faith and power of
the early church, and the spirit of persecution will be revived, and the
fires of persecution will be rekindled." -Great Controversy, p. 48.
8. Under what circumstances is the work of the church to be finished?
Matthew 24: 9, 10.
NOTE: "The work which the church has failed to do in a time of peace
and prosperity she will have to do in a terrible crisis under most dis-
couraging, forbidding circumstances. The warnings that worldly con-
formity has silenced or withheld must be given under the fiercest opposi-
tion from enemies of the faith. And at that time the superficial, con-
servative class, whose influence has steadily retarded the progress of the
work, will renounce thc faith and take their stand with its avowed
enemies, toward whom their sympathies have long been tending. These
apostates will then manifest the most bitter enmity, doing all in their
power to oppress and malign their former brethren and to excite indig-
nation against them. This day is just before us. . . :' -Testimonies, vol.
5, p. 463.
9. What is the remnant church to suffer under prophesied persecutions
and trials?
ANSWER: a. The ranks are to be purified: the discordant and careless
elements depart from us.
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"The numbers of this company had lessened. Some had been shaken
out and left by the way. The careless and indifferent, who did not join
with those who prized victory and salvation enough to perseveringly
plead and agonize for it, did not obtain it, and they were left behind
in darkness, and their places were immediately filled by others taking
hold of the truth and coming into the ranks... ." -Early Writings, p. 271.
"... At every change some were left behind, and those only remained
who had accustomed themselves to endure hardships. . . " -Testimonies,
vol. 4, p. 89.
"In vision I saw two armies in terrible conflict. One army was led by
banners bearing the world's insignia; the other was led by the blood-
stained banner of Prince Immanuel. Standard after standard was left to
trail in the dust as company after company from the Lord's army joined
the foe and tribe after tribe from the ranks of the enemy united with the
commandment-keeping people of God. . . ," -Ibid., vol. 8, p. 4].
b. Many who have been deceived into straying from the fold, but are
sincere, are to be recovered; the ranks are to be unified; there is a con-
cluding preparation Cor purification) for the receiving of the latter rain.
". . . But, on the other hand, when the storm of persecution really
breaks upon us, the true sheep will hear the true Shepherd's voice. Se1£-
denying efforts will be put forth to save the lost, and many who have
strayed from the fold will come back to follow the great Shepherd. The
p:ople of God will draw together and present to the enemy a united
front. In view of the common peril, strife for supremacy will cease; there
will l:e no disputing as to who shall be accounted greatest. No one of the
true believers will say: 'I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas.'
The testimony cf one and all will be: 'I cleave unto Christ; I rejoice in
Him as my personal Saviour.
"Thus will the truth be brought into practical life, and thus will be
answered the prayer of Christ, uttered just before His humiliation and
death: 'That they all may be ant'; as Thou, Father, art in Me, and I in
Thee, that they also may be one in us; that the world may believe that
Thou hast sent Me.' John ]7: 21. The love of Christ, the love of our
brethren, will testify to the world that we have been with Jesus and
learned of Him. Then will the message of the third angel swell to a loud
cry, and the whole earth will be lightened with the glory of the Lord." -
10. What test will come as a result of the Loud Cry, when all are
sufficiently illuminated?
ANSWER: "My attention was turned to the wicked, or unbelievers. They
were all astir. The zeal and power with the people of God had aroused
and enraged them. Confusion, confusion, was on every side. I saw
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measures taken against the company who had the light and power of
God... ."-Early Writings, p. 272.
"Fearful is the issue to which the world is to be brought. The powers of
earth, uniting to war against the commandments of God, will decree that
all, 'both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond.' shall conform
to the customs of the chmch by the observance of the false sabbath. . . .
The decree is not to be urged upon the people blindly. Everyone is to
have sufficient light to make his decision intelligently.
"The Sabbath will be the great test of loyalty; for it is the point of
truth especially controverted. When the final test shall be brought to
bear upon men, then tIle line of distinction will be drawn between those
who serve God and those who serve Him not. . . ." -Great Controversy,
pp. 604,605
11. What prophecy will then be fulfilled? Revelation 12: 17.
NOTE: ". . . In the near future we shall see these words fulfilled as the
Protestant churches unite with the world and with the papal power
against commandment keepers. The same spirit which actuated papists
in ages past will lead protestants to pursue a similar course toward those
who will maintain their loyalty to God.
"Church and state are now making preparations for the future conflict.
Protestants are working in disguise to bring Sunday to the front, as did
the Romanists. Throughout the land the papacy is piling up her lofty
and massive structures, in the secret recesses of which her former per-
secutions are to be repeated. . . ." -Testimonies, vol. 5, pp. 449,450.
12. What will then be the attitude of a "large class" of nominal ad·
ventists toward their "former brethren" who represent the remnant
church of God?
ANSWER: ". . . And when the test is brought, they are prepared to
choose the easy, popular side. Men of talent and pleasing address, who
once rejoiced in the truth, employ their powers to deceive and mislead
.souls. They become the most bitter enemies of their former brethren.
When Sabbath-keepers are brought before the courts to answer for their
faith, these apostates are the most efficient agents of Satan to misrep-
resent and accuse them, and by false reports and insinuations to stir
up thc rulers against them." -Great Controversy, p. 608.
13. What promise is there for the faithful, persecuted children of God?
Matthew 5: 10; Romans 8: 18; 2 Corinthians 4: 17.
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BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ARE REVILED

Key Text: "Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute
you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake."
Matthew 5: 19.
Questions
1. How does Satan act with regard to the children of God? Revela-
tion 12: 10.
NOTE: "Ever since his fall, Satan has worked by means of deception.
As he has misrepresented God, so, through his agents, he misrepresents
the children of God ...." -Mount of Blessing, p. 3l.
£xamples: a. John the Baptist and Jesus Christ-Matthew 11: 18,19.
b. Jesus Christ-John 8: 48.
c. Apostle Paul-Acts 24: 509.
d. The "sect of the Nazarenes"-Acts 28: 22.
2. What was one of the methods used by the servants of Satan to fight
against the truth duriug the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries?
NOTE: "In the days of the Reformation its enemies charged all evils of
fanaticism upon the very ones who were laboring most earnestly against
it. A similar course was pursued by the opposp-rs of the Advent Move-
ment. And not content with misrepresenting and exaggerating the errors
')f extremists and fanatics, they circulated unfavorable reports that had
not the slightest semblance of truth...." -Gl'eat Contl'Oversy, p. 397.
3. What method docs Satan employ, still in our days, in his warfare
against this last reformation of 1914?
NOTE: " ... There has ever been a class professing godliness, who, in-
stead of following on to know the truth, make it their religion to seek
some fanlt nf character or error of faith in those with whom they do not
agree. Such are Satan's right-hand helpers. Accusers of the brethren are
not few: and they are always active when God is at work, and His ser-
vants are rendering Him true homage. They will put a false coloring upon
the words 'lnd acts of those who love and obey the truth. They will rep-
resent the most earne.;t, zealous, self-denYing servants of Christ as de-
ceived or deceivers. It is their work to misrepresent the motives of eve-
ry true and noble deed, to circulate insinuations, and arouse suspicion
in the minds of the inexperienced. In every conceavable manner they will
seek to cause that which is pure and righteous to be regarded as foul and
d~ceptive." -Gmat ControveTsy, pp. 458,459
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"'... As men see that they cannot maintain their position by the Scrip-
tures, many determine to maintain it at all hazards, and with a malicious
spirit they assail the character and motives of those who stand in defense
of unpopular truth. It is the same policy which has been pursued in all
ages, Elijah was declared to be a troubler in Israel, Jeremiah a traitor,
Paul a polluter of the temple. From that day to this, those who would be
loyal to the truth have been denounced a~ seditious, heretical, or schis-
matic. Multitudes who are too unbelieving to accept the sure word of
prophecy, will receive with unquestioning credulity an accusation against
those who dare to reprove fashionable sins. This spirit will increase more
and more...." -Ibid., pp. 458,459.
4. What experience do the accusers lack?
ANSWER: "Christ places the merits of His virtue within the reach of
these who are meek and lowly. He will imbue them with His Holy Spirit.
giving them power to plead for themselves, as well as to grasp His
promises in their behalf. Thus man and God become united in one. Those
who have gained this experience do not utter accusations against others.
They are too earnestly engaged in making sure that they themselves shall
be baptized with the Holy Spirit. . . . But if men occupy the time of the
heavenly Guest in justifying themselves and finding fault with others ...
They encourage evil angels to abide with them, and to unite with them
in warfare against God's people. . . . Christ is ashamed of those who
. . . bring accusations against others." -Special Testimonies, Series B,
No.2.
5. Into whose hands do the accusers play themselves?
ANSWER: ". . . To unite with the fault-finding element, to be accusers
cf the brethren, to take up the reproach they lay at your door, is second-
ing the work of the enemy by playing yourself into his hands to make
his work a success." -Testimonies to Ministers, pp. 226,227.
6. Does anyone have the right to question the truth or deny the legit·
imacy of the church, just because unfaithful and backsliding ele·
ments arise in their midst? Jude 4; Revelation 2: 2.
NOTE: "The world has no right to doubt the truth of Christianity Je-
cause there are unworthy members in the church, nor should Christian~
become disheartened because of these false brethren. . . ." -Christ's 017·
iect Lessons, pp. 72,73.
7. When errors are apP'arent in the church, how should they be dealt
with? Matthew 18: 15·17.
NOTE: ". . . Do yon feel, when a brother errs, that you could give your
life to save him? If you feel thus, you can approach him and affect his
heart; you are just the one to visit that brother. But it is a lamentable fact
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that many who profess to be brethren, are not willing to sacrifice anv
of their opinions or their judgement to save a brother. ..." -Testimonies,
vol. 1, p. 166.
"Christ's instruction as to the treatment of the erring repeats in more
specific form the teaching given to Israel through Moses: 'Thou shalt not
hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in anywise rebuke thy neigh-
bor, that thou bear not sin for him.' Lev. 19: 17, margin. That is, if one
neglects the duty Christ has enjoined, of trying to restore those who are
in error and sin, he becomes a partaker in the sin. For evils that we
might have checked, we are just as responsible as if we were guilty of
the acts ourselves.
"But it is to the wrongdoer himself that we are to present the wrong.
We are not to make it a matter of comment and criticism among our-
selves; nor even after it is told to the church, are we at liberty to repeat it
to others. A knowledge of the faults of Christians will be only a cause
of stumbling to the unbelieving world; and by dwelling upon these
things, we ourselves can receive only harm; for it is by beholding that
we become changed. Wllile we seek to correct the errors of a brother,
the Spirit of Christ will lead us to shield him, as far as possible, from
the criticism of even his own brethren, and how much more from the
censure of the unbelieving world ...." -Desire of Ages, p. 441.
8. When the church is zealous for the truth, and strives against errol',
CG1'l'cctin,!.': or disfellowshpping those who are at fault, does its
prestige decrease 01' increase? From what standpoint is the character
of a church to be appreciated? I Timothy 3: 15.
NOTE: " ... The church will yet sec troublous times. She will prophesy
in sackcloth. But althcugh she mnst meet heresies and persecutions, al-
though she must battle with the infidel and the apostate, yet by the help
of God she is bruising the head of Satan. The Lord will have a people as
true as steel, and with faith as firm as the granite rock. . . •
"... "Ministers who have preached the truth with all zeal and earnest-
ness may apostatize and join the ranks of our enemies, but does this turn
the truth of God into a lie? 'Nevertheless: says the apostle, 'the founda-
tion of Cod standeth sure.' The faith and feelings of men may change;
bnt the truth of God, never. The third angel's message is sounding; it is
infallible." -Testimonies, vol. 4, pp. 594, 595.
9. Though accused by the agents of Satan, how is the church reo
garded by God when she carries out the instructions of Christ
concerning discipline?
NOTE: ". . . When this instruction has been followed, the church has
cleared herself before God. . . ." -Testimonies, vol. 7, p. 262.
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10. What do we know of those who despise the official rules of dicipline
(Matthew 18: 15.17), and indulge in the habit of hearing or utter·
ing accusations? Psalms 15: 1·3.
NOTE: "If Satan can employ professed believers to act as accusers
of the brethren, he is justly pleased; for those who do this are just as
truly serving him as was Judas when he betrayed Christ. . . . Floating
rumors are often the destroyers of unity among brethren. There are som~
who watch with open mind and ears to catch flying scandal. They gather
up little incidents which may be trifling in themselves, but which ar~
repeated and exaggerated until a man is made an offender for a word.
Their motto seems to be, 'Report, and we will report it." These tale-
bearers are doing Satan's work with surprising fidelity, little knowing how
offensive their course is to God.... The door of the mind should be closed
against 'They say,' or 'I have heard' .. ." -Testimonies to Ministers, pp.
504, 505.
"Those who live upon the husks of others' failings and deficiencies, and
who gather to themselves the unwholesome miasma cf their neighbors'
neglect and shortcomings, making themselves church scavengers, are no
advantage to the society of which they form a part, but are an actual
burden to the community upon which they inflict themselves.
"The church is in need, net cf burdem, but of earnest workers; n::Jt cf
faultfinders, but of builders in Zion. . . ." -Testimonies, vol. 4, pp.
193, 194.
". . . The defects of character, the stubborn will, the selfish idolatry,
the indulgence of faultfinding, hatred, and contention, provoke the wrath
of God and must be put away from His commandment-keeping people.
Those living in these sins are deceived and blinded by the wiles of Satan.
They think that they are in the light when they are groping in dark-
ness. . . ." -Testimonies, vol. 4, p. 180.
11. What will be the reward of those who patiently suffer whatever
accusations and revilement? Matthew 5: 12.

YE ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH
Key Text: "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his
savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing,
but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men." Matthew 5: 13.
Questions
1. What influence do we exert upon those we come in contact with?
What results are we responsible for? 2 Corinthians 2: 14·16.
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NOTE: "Every wul is surrounded by an atmosphere of its own-an
atmosphere, it may be, charged with the life-giving power of faith,
courage, and hope, and sweet with the fragrance of love. On it may be
heavy and chill with the gloom of discontent and selfishness, or poisonous
with the deadly taint of cherished sin. By the atmosphere surrounding
us, every person with whom we come in contact is consciously or un-
consciously affected.
"This is a responsibility from which we cannot free ourselves. Our
words, our acts, our dress, our deportment, even the expression of the
countenance, has an influence. Upon the impression thus made there
hang results for good or evil which no man can measure. Every impulse
thus imparted is seed sown which will produce its harvest. . . ." -Christ's
Obiect Lessons, pp..'339,340.
2. What is God's purpose for us in connection with the influence we
are to exert upon others? Titus 2: 11, 12; I Peter 2: 9; 3: 15,16; I
Timothy 4: 16.
NOTE: "Salt is valued for its preservative properties; and when God
calls His children salt, He would teach them that His purpose in making
them the subjects of His grace is that they may become agents in sav-
ing others. The objed of God in choosing a people before all the world
was not only that He lilight adopt them as His sons and daughters, but
that through them the world might receive the grace that bringeth salva-
tion . . . . In like manner Christians who are purified through the truth
will possess saving qualities that preserve the world from utter moral
cGrruption." -lIJount of Blessing, p. 35.
3. What miracle, wrought in the days of Elisha, illustrates this pur-
pose of God for us? 2 Kings 2: 19-22.
NOTE: "In casting salt into the bitter spring, Elisha taught the same
spiritual lesson imparted centuries later by the Saviour to His disciples
when He declared, 'Ye are the salt of the earth.' The salt mingling with the
polluted spring purified its waters, and brought life and blessing where
before had been blighting and death. When God compares His children
to salt, He would teach them that His purpose in making them the sub-
jects d His grace i~ that they may become agents in saving others...."
-Prophets and Kings, p. 231.
4. In what sense are we the salt of the earth? What power should we
be endowed with so that we can benefit others? 1 Peter 1: 7; 1 Cor-
inthians 13: 1-3.
KOTE: "The savor of the salt represents the vital power of the Christian,
-the love of Jesus in the heart, the righteousness of Christ pervading the
life...." -:Wot/nt of Blessing, p. 36.
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5. Describe the love which should dwell in us and make us "the salt
of the earth?" I Corinthians 13: 4·7.
NOTE: "Far more than we do, we need to speak of the precious chapters
in our experience. '''Ie should speak of the mercy and loving-kindness of
God, of the matchless depths of the Saviour's love. Our words should be
words of praise and thanksgiving. If the mind and heart are full of the
love of God, this will be revealed in the conversation. It will not be difficult
matter to impart that which enters into our spiritual life. Great thoughts,
noble aspirations, clear perceptions of truth, unselfish purposes, yernings
for piety and holiness, will bear fruit in words that reveal the character
of the heart-treasure. When Christ is thus revealed in our speach, it will
have qower in winning souls to Him." -Chl'ist Obiect Lessons, p. 338.
6. When other measures fail, what means insure us success? 1 Cor-
inthians 13: 8; (1st part); I Peter 4: 8.
NOTE: "... Love works not for profit nor reward; yet God has ordained
that great gain shall be the certain result of every labor of love. It is
diR'usive in its nature and quiet in its operation, yet strong and mighty in
its purpose to overcome great evils. It is melting and transforming in its
influence, and will take hold of the lives of the sinful and affect their
hearts when every other means has proved unsuccessful. . . ." -Testi-
monies, vol. 2, p. 135.
"No one has ever been reclaimed from a wrong position by censure and
reproach; but many have thus been driven from Christ, and led to seal
their hearts against conviction. A tender spirit, a gentle, winning deport-
ment, may save the erring, and hide a multitude of sins. The revelation
of Christ in your own character will have a transforming power upon all
with whom you come in contact." -Mount of Blessing, p. 259.
7. What should be our procedure in order that we may have success
through our influence? Matthew 9: 10-12.
NOTE: "Salt must be mingled with the substance to which it is added; it
must penetrate and infuse in order to preserve. So it is through personal
contact and associaiton that nlen are reached by the saving power of the
gospel. They are not saved in masses, but as individuals. Personal in-
fluence is a power. vVe must come close to those whom we desire to
benefit." -Mount of Blessing, p. 36.
8. How is our salt liable to become insipid? Revelation 3: 16.
NOTE: ". . . It is in proportion to our own devotion and consecration to
Christ that we exert and influence for the blessing and uplifting of man-
kind. If there is no actual s2rvice, no genuine love, no reality of experi-
ence, there is no power to help, no connection with heaven, no savor of
Christ in the life. Unless the Holy Spirit can use us as agents through
whom to communicate to the world that truth as it is in Jesus, we are as
salt that has lost its savor and is entirely worthless. By our lack of grace
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of Christ we testify to the world that the truth which we claim to be-
lieve has no sanctifying power; and thus, so far as our influence goes, we
make Gf na effe()t the word ot God...." -Mount of Blessing, p. 37.
9. Why is the message rejected by many who might accept it? Titus
1: 16.
NOTE: "The world needs evidences of sincere Christianity. The poison of
sin is at work at the heart of society. Cities and towns are steeped in sin
and moral corruption. The world is full of sickness, suffering, and iniquity.
Nigh and afar off are souls in poverty and distress, weighed down with
a sense of guilt, and perishing for want of a saving influence. The gospel
of truth is kept ever before them, yet they perish, because the example
of those who should be a savor of life to them, is a savor of death. Their
souls drink in bitterness, because the. springs are poisoned, when they
should be like a well of water springing up unto everlasting life." -
Prophets and Kings, p. 232.
10. What evil influence is exerted by many, not only in the world, but
even in the church? In what way?
ANSWER: "But never should it be forgotten that influence is no less a
power for evil. To lose one's own soul is a terrible thing; but to cause the
loss of other souls is still more terrible. That our influence should be a
savor of death unto death is a fearful thought; yet this is possible. Many
who profess to gather with Christ are scattering from Him. This is why
the church is so weak. Many indulge freely in criticism and accusing. By
giving expression to suspicion, jealousy, and discontent, they yield them-
selves as instruments to Satan. Before they realize what they are doing,
the adversary has through them accomplished his purpose. The impression
of evil has been made, the shadow has been cast, the arrows of Satan
have found their mark. .. ," -Christ's Obtect Lessons, pp. 340,341.
11. When shall we have power to move the world? I John 2: 5.
NOTE: "... When those who profess to serve God follow Christ's example,
practicing the principles of the law in their daily life; when every act
bears witness that they love God supremely and their neighbor as them-
selves, then will the church have power to move the world." -Christ's Ob-
tect Lessons, p. 340.
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YE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

Key Text: "Arise, shine; for thy light is comc, and the glory of the Lord
is risen upon thee." Isaiah 60: 1.
Questions
1. Who holds control over the inhabitants of the world? John 14: 30;
I John 5: 19; Colossians 1: 13.
2. What is the is thc situation of world, controlled by the prince of dark-
ness? Isaiah 60: 2.
3. Who was sent down from heaven in order to bring light to the
wmld and destroy the works of darkness? Luke 1: 76-79; John 9: 5;
I John 3: 8.
4. What reception did He meet with? John 1: 4, 5.
5. What is man condemned for? John 3: 19,20.
NOTE: " . . . Just what took place in Pharaoh's heart will take place in
every soul that neglects to cherish the light and walk promptly in its rays.
God destroys no one. When a person once neglects to heed the invitations,
reproofs, and warnings of the Spirit of God, his conscience become:;
seared, and the next time he is admonished, it will be more difficult to
yield obedience than before. And thus with every repetition. Conscience
is the voice of God, heard amid the conflict cf human passions; when it is
resisted, the Spirit of God is grieved.
"We want all to understand how the soul is destroyed. It is not that
Cod sends out a decree that man shall not be saved. He does not throw a
darkness before the eyes which cannot be p:metrated. But man at :1r$t
resists a motion of the Spirit of God, and, having once resisted, it is less
difficult to do so the second time, less the third, and far less the fourth.
Then comes the' harvest to be reaped. from the seed of unbelief and re-
sistance. Oh, what a harvest of sinful indulgences is preparing for the
sickle!" -Testimonies, vol. 5, p. 120.
6. How can this condemnation fall upon the very church to whom an
abundance of divine light was intrusted?
ANSWER: "It is not for lack of knowledge that God's people are now
perishing. They will not be condemned because they do not know the
way, the truth, and the life. The truth that has reached their understand-
ing, the light which has shone on the soul, but which has been neglected
cr refused, will condemn them,. . Light, precious light, shines ilpcn
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God's people;but it will not save them unless they consent to be saved
by it, fully live up to it, and transmit it to others in darkness. God calls
upon His people to act. It is an individual work of confessing and forsaking
sins and returning unto the Lord that is needed. One cannot do this work
for another. Religious knowledge has accumulated, and this has increased
corresponding obligations. Great light has been shining upon the church,
and by it they are condemned because they refuse to walk in it. If they
were blind they would be without sin. But they have seen great light and
have heard much truth, yet are not wise and holy. ivlany have for years
mach no advancement in knowledge and true holiness. They ar~ spiritual
dwarfs. Instead of going forward to perfection, they are going back to
the darkness and bondage of Egypt...." -Testimonies, vol. 2, p. 123,124.
H. . . Those who have great light and who have not walked in it will
have darkness corresponding to the light they have despised. . . "
Testimonies to Ministers, p. 163.
7. How can the light of an individual or of a church become dark-
ness? Hebrews 6: 4-6; Matthew 6: 23; 2 Thessalonians 2: 10-12.
NOTE: H... Accountable beings must walk in the light that shines upon
them. If they faii to do this, their light becomes darkness, and their dark-
ness is great in the same degree as their light was abundant. . . ." -
Testimonies, vol. 2, p. ]23.
HBrethren, your lamps will surely flicker and grow dim until they go
out in darkness unless you make decided efforts to reform. . . ." - Testi-
monies, vol. 5, p. 612.
8. What change is seen with those who accept Christ? John 3: 21; 8: 12;
Ephesians 5: 8; 1 Peter 2: 9.
NOTE: H. . . Apart from Christ, we are like an unkindled taper, like
the moon when her face is tumed away from the sun; we have not a
single ray of brightness to shed into the darkness of the world. But when
we turn toward the Sun of Righteousness, when we come in touch with
Christ, the whole soul is aglow with the brightness of the divine presence."
Mount of Blessing, p. 40.
9. What is the experience of those who endeavor to live up to the
light they have l'eceived? Proverbs 4: 18.
NOTE: H. . . While Christ is dwelling in the heart, it is impossible to
conceal the light of His presence, or for that light to grow dim. On the
contrary, it will grow brighter and brighter as day by day the mists of
selfishness and sin that envelop the soul are dispelled by the bright beams
of the Sun of Righetousness." -Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 134.
HAs you give heed to the light you have, greater light will come," -
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10. What is the mission of God's people in behalf of the world? What
are the rays of light that should shine through darkness? Matthew
5: 14·16; Philippians 2: 15.
NOTE: "The people of God are his representatives upon the earth, and
he intends that they shall be lights in the moral darkness of this world.
Scattered all over the country, in the towns, cities, and villages, they are
God's witnesses, the channels through which he will communicate to an
unbelieving world the knowledge of his will and the wonders of his
grace. It is his plan that all who are partakers of the great salvation
shall be missionaries for him. The piety of the Christian constitutes the
standard by which worldlings judge the gospel. Trials patiently borne,
blessings gratefully received, meekness, kindnes~, mercy, and love,
habitually exhibited, are the lights that shine forth in the character be-
fore the world, revealing the contrast with the darkness that comes of
the selfishness of the natural heart." -Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 134.
11. What else do these beams consist of? Isaiah 58: 7,8.
NOTE: "ThllS in the night of spiritual darkness God's glory is to shine
forth through His church in lifting up the bowed down and comforting
those that mourn.
"All around us are heard the wails of a world's sorrows. On every hand
are the needy and distressed. It is ours to aid in relieving and softening
life's hardships and misery. . . .
"God calls not only for gifts for the needy, but for our cheerful
countenance, our hopeful words, our kindly handclasp. ,,yhen Christ
healed the sick, He laid His hands upon them. So should we come in close
touch with those WllOlll we seek to benefit.
"Th~rc ar~ many from whom hope has departed. Bring hack the sun-
shine to them. Many have lost their courage. Speak to them words of
cheer. Pray for them. There are those who need the bread of life. Read
to them from the word of God. Upon many is a soul sickness which no
earthly balm can reach nor physician heal. Pray for these souls, bring
them to Jesus. Tell them that there is a balm in Gilead and a Physician
there." -Christ's Obiect Lessons, pp. 417,418.
1~. What is not possible for them that persevere in the light? Acts
2: 20; 2 Corinthians 4: 13.
NOTE: "... vVho can by faith behold the wonderful plan of redemption,
the glory of the only· begotten Son of God, and not speak of it? Who can
contemplate the unfathomable love that was manifested upon the cross
of Calvary in the death of Christ, that we might not perish, but have
everlasting life,-who can behold this, and have no words with which to
extol the Saviour's glory?" -Mollnt of Blessing, p. 43.
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· . If you have received the grace of God, the light is in you. . . .
The light will shine forth to penetrate and dispel the darkness. You can-
not help shining within the range of your influence." -Christ's Obiect
Lessons, p. 420.
13. Who are they that are to lighten the earth with the glory of God,
under the latter rain? Revelation 18: 1.
NOTE: ". . . Who will warn the world, who will show them the better
way, unless those who have had the light of truth are sanctified through
it and shall let their lIght so shine that others may see their good works
and glorify God? .,.
". . . To souls that are earnestly seeking for light and that accept with
gladness every ray of divine illumination from His holy word, to such
alone light will be given. It is through these souls that God will reveal
that light and power." -Testimonies, vol. 5, pp. 278,279.
14. What will be, at the coming of Christ, the condition of those who
are the light of the world? Isaiah 25: 9; Malachi 4: 2.
NOTE: ". . . Christ is coming with power and great glory. He is coming
with His own glory and with the glory of the Father. He is coming with
all the holy angels with Him. While all the world is plunged in darkness,
there will be light in every dwelling of the saints. They will catch the
first light of His second appearing. The unsullied light will shine from
His splendor, and Christ the Redeemer will be admired by all who have
served Him. While the wicked flee from His presence, Christ's followers
will rejoice. The patriarch Job, looking down to the time of Christ's
second advent, said, 'Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall
behold, and not a stranger.' Job 19: 27, margin. To His faithful followers
Christ has been a daily companion and familiar friend. They have lived
in close contact, in constant communion with God. Upon them the glory
of the Lord has risen. In them the light of the knowledge of the glory of
God in the face of Jesus Christ has been reflected. Now they rejoice in
the undimmed rays of the brightness and glory of the King in His
majesty. They are prepared for the comunion of heaven; for they have
heaven in their hearts." -Christ's Obiect Lessons, pp. 420,421
"Trials patiently borne, blessings gratefully received, temptations man·

fully resisted, meekness, kindness, mercy, and love habitually revealed,
are the lights that shine forth in the character in contrast with the dark·
ness of the selfish heart, into which the light of life has never shone."
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BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT

Lesson No. 2 - Sabbath, October 13, 1962

BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN

5. What is one cause of beneficial mourning to which Christ refers?

NOTE: "The Saviour's words have a message of comfort to those also

8. How will those be comforted who moul'll because of tribulation?

Lesson No. 4 - Sabbath, October 27, 1962

NOTE: "Righteousness is holiness, likeness to God; and 'God is love.' 1

10. When a sinner repents and is converted, what is not required of

1~. 'lI'hat is the difference between "imputed righteousness" and "im·

Lesson No. 5 - Sabbath, November 3, 1962

BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL

Lesson No. 6 - Sabbath, November 10, 1962

Lesson No.7 - Sabbath, November 17, 1962

BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART

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BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS

NOTE: "The peace of Christ-the peace of Christ-money cannot buy it;

7. With whom are we at war when we have the peace of God?

ANSWER: "Our work is an aggressive one, and as faithful soldiers of

"Shortly before His crucifixon, Christ had bequeathed to His disciples

"... Whoever, by the quiet, unconcious influence of a holy life, shall

BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS

ANSWER: "What they need is to be imbued with the Spirit of Christ. If

ANSWER: ". . . Peace, harmony, affection, and happiness should be

Lesson No. 10 - Sabbath, December 8, 1962

BLESSED ARE THEY WHICH ARE PERSECUTED

BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ARE REVILED

Lesson No. 12 - Sabbath, December 22, 1962

GIVE CHEERfULLY fOR fOREIGN MISSIONS

YE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

"Trials patiently borne, blessings gratefully received, temptations man·

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