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SABBATH
SCHOOL
LESSON
QUARTERLY

Developing A
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Christian
Character
for Heaven

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Lesson No. I-Sabbath, April 3, 1943

REFORMATION. AMONG GOD'S PEOPLE

QUESTIONS

1. How does Christ, the True Witness, describe the spiritual

condition of Laodicea? Rev. 3 :15.
2. Because of Laodicea's spiritual apathy and barrenness,
what did Christ declare He would be compelled to do?
Rev. 3:16.
3. What has the Lord, through His servant, declared is the
I!;reat need of the last church? Rev. 3 :19.
NOTE: "We need a thorough reformation in all our
churches. The converting power of God must come into the
church. Seek the Lord earnestly, put away your sins, and
tarry in Jerusalem till ye be endowed with power from on
high."-T.M., p. 443.
4·. What kind of a reformation has the Lord's servant
pointed Gut as being needed? Jer. 6:16. First part.
NOTE: "I have been hoping that there would be a
thorough reformation, and that the principles for which we
fought in the early days, and which were brought out in
the power of the Holy Spirit, would be maintained."-"Testi-
monies," Series B, No.2, p. 56.
5. What will take place among Laodicea as a result of this
reformation?
ANSWER: "I asked the meaning of the shaking I had
. seen, and was shown that it would be caused by the
straight testimony called forth by the counsel of the True
Witness to the Laodiceans."-E.W., p. 270.
6. Who has the Lord, through His servant, declared will be
shaken out?
ANSWER: "The mighty shaking has commenced and
will go on, and all .will be shaken out who are not willing
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to take a bold and unyielding stand for the truth, and to
sacrifice for God and His cause."-E.W., p. 50.

7. Will those who are shaken out constitute the greater part
of th-e church?
ANSWER: "The greater part (of the Laodicean's) are
lukewarm professors, having a name but no zeal."-Vol. 4,
p. 87.
8. Because of this fact, how does the Lord call those who
are faithful to Him? Joel 2:32; Zeph. 3:13.
9. According to the foregoing questions from what church
will the nucleus of th'e last remnant be made up? Rev.
3:20.
ANSWER: From the faithful among Laodicea.
10. What call to all the fallen churches of Babylon will this
nucleus give? Rev. 18 :1-4.
11. What promise regarding every honest soul has the Lord
given?
ANSWER: "Every jewel· will be brought out al1d
gathered, for the hand of the Lord is set to recover the
remnant of His people, and He will accomplish His work
gloriously. . . . The light will shine, and all who are honest
will leave the fallen churches, and take their stand with
the remnant."-E.W., pp. 70, 261.

Lesson No.2-Sabbath, April 10, 1943

GROWING IN GRACE, WISDOM, AND POWER
QUESTIONS
1. What testimony did Paul give at ·his conversion? Phil.
3:7, 8.
2. What was the g'osp'el of Christ unto him? Rom. 1:16.
3. How did Jesus proclaim the gospel message? Matt. 7:28,
29.
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NOTE: "Christ spoke with authority. Every truth
essential for the people to know He proclaimed with the
unfaltering assurance of certain knowledge. . . . The state-
ments that He made were truths established by personal
knowledge. . . . In His teachings He dwelt upon the un-
changeable principles of God's word. He magnified the
simple, practical truths that the common people could
understand and bring into the daily experience."-Vol. 8,
p. 201.
4. In what way may grace and peace be increased in the
children of God? 2 Peter 2:1.
5. What will a true knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ
assure to the believer? John 17:3.
NOTE: "The experimental knowledge of God and of
Jesus Christ whom He has sent, transforms man into the
image of God. It gives to man the mastery of himself,'
bringing every impulse and passion of the lower nature
under the control of the higher powers of the mind. It
makes its possessor a son of God and an heir of heaven.
It brings him into communion with the mind of the Infinite,
and' opens to him the rich treasures of the universe."-
C.O.L., p. 114.
6. Through what means may one who has been regenerated,
partake of the nature of Christ? 2 Peter 1 :4.

7. Enumerate the graces that are to be added during the

development of one's character? 2 Peter 1:5-7.

NOTE: "In the second letter addressed by Peter to

those who had obtained 'like precious faith' with himself,
the apostle sets forth the divine plan for the development
of Christian character. . . . These words are full of instruc-
tion, and strike the keynote of victory. . . . Faith, virtue,
knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kind-
ness, and charity are the rounds of the ladder. Weare
saved by climbing round after round, mounting step by
step, to the height of Christ's ideal for us. He is made
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unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and
redemption."-A.A., pp. 529, 530.
8. What wonderful results will accrue to those who culti-
yate the graces of the spirit? 2 Peter 1 :8.
9. But if anyone lacks th-ese graces, what is his condition?
2 Peter 1:9.
10. What is the blessed promise to the child of God who
adds grace to grace? 2 Peter 1 :10.
NOTE: "The love and grace of God! Oh, precious.
grace! more valuable than fine gold. It elevates and
ennobles the spirit beyond all other principles, and sets
the affections upon Heaven. . . . Converse with God and
contemplation of things above, transform the soul into the
likeness of Christ."-Vol. 2, p. 145.

son No. 3-Sabba1h, A -n 17, 1943

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CONFESSING AND FORGIVING

QUESTIONS
1. When w'e c()nfess our sins, what has God promised to
do? 1 John 1:9.
2. Through what means is it possibl~ for our sins to be
forgiven? 1 J()hn 2:1, 2.
3. T() whom should sins be confessed? Ps. 51:4; Gen.
39:9.
NOTE: "It is no degradation for man to bow down
before his Maker and confess his sins, and plead for for-
giveness through the merits of a crucified and risen Saviour.
It is noble to acknowledge your wrong before Him whom
you have wounded by transgression and rebellion. It lif~s
you up before men and angels; for 'he that humbleth him-
self shall be exalted.' "-Vol. 5, p. 638.
4. T() whom should we confess our faults? James 6:16.

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give them, and your faults to one another. If you have
given offense to your friend or neighbor, you are to acknow-
ledge your wrong, and it is his duty to freely forgive
you."-Vol. 5, p. 639.
5. Is it ever one's duty to tell another of his faults? Matt.
18 :15; Lev. 19 :17.
NOTE: "Do not suffer sin upon your brother; but do
not expose him, and thus increase the difficulty, making
the reproof seem like a revenge. Correct him in the way
outlined in the word of God."-Vol. 7, pp. 260, 261.
6. When this is done, what spirit should be mallifc<;ted,
and what thought should be given to his own danger?
Gal. 6:1.
NOTE: "No one was ever reclaimed by reproach; but
many have thus been repelled, and have been led to steel
their hearts against conviction. A tender spirit, a gentle,
winning deportment, may save the erring, and hide a
multitude of sins."-M.H., p. 166.
7. When one prays, what does the Saviour tell him to do,
and why? Mark 11:25.
NOTE: "He who refuses to forgive, is thereby casting
away his own hope of pardon. . . . We are not forgiven
because we forgive, but as we forgive."-C.O.L., pp. 247,
251.
8. Wihat will God not do if we do not forgive others?
Mark 11 :26. (See Matt. 18 :23-35.)
9. When Peter asked Jesus how many times we should for-
give one another, ~hat was the Saviour's reply? Matt.
18:21, 22.
NOTE: "Too often when wrongs are committed again
and again and the wrongdoer confesses his fault, the
injured one becomes wear~', and thinks he has forgiven quite
enough. But the Saviour has plainly told us how to deal
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with the erring: 'If thy brother trespass against thee, re-
buke him; and, i£ he repent, forgive him.' "-C.O.L., p. 249.
10., When Jesus was crucified, what pirit di~ HJ.L r
toward His enemies? Luke 23: q ~ " ...~....""'..,..,
Lesson No. 4-Sabbat.h, April 24, 1943

.
OF THE TONGUE
QUESTIONS
How is a personal~Uolo~~:;w~~~~~ life of
God's children? 'Eph. 4:2
2. W
s?
3. Who, did James say is 8 perfect man? James 3:1 2.,
NOTE: "The ~ given us by the religion
of Christ is ~ ~ Our natural propensities
must be I.,g~tro~!i!..d, or we can neve~ver,ome as Christ
overcam,e."-Vo1. 4, p. 235a~-/ ~
4. How does James describe the t~gue:-:nd were y ~.
our body defiled?, James 3:5, 6. ~ 7:1
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5. What pic u does the apostle use to show tha it is
necessary to govern the tongue? James 3:3, 4.
6. Is victory .over the sin of the tongue possible. Gen.
4:7; ,ghil" 4. it.. fe-4.t.# )
NOTE: "If th heal'~ ·(.rightl your words, your dress,
your a~ts, will all t. True godliness is lacking. I
would not dishono my Master so much as to admit that a
careless, trifling, l'ayerless person is a Christian. No; a
Christian has vi tory over his besetments, over his passions.
There is a re dy for the sin-sick soul. That remedy is in
Jesus. Prec'ous Saviour! His grace is sufficient for the
weakest; ,d the strongest must also have His grace or
perish." 01. 1, p. 158.
, avid, teach us to govern
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8.CWhat does the Lord say of those who speak evil of their
eighbor!';? Ps. 101 :5..
9. What does Solomol). say is in the power of the tongu'e?
Provo 18:2(1 .~. j6*37
10. What duty s given to every member of God's family?
Gal.~

NOTE: "As Christ has pitied and helped us in our weak-

ness and sinfulness, so should we pity and help others.
Many are perplexed with doubt, burdened with infirmities,
weak in faith, and unable to grasp the unseen; but a friend
whom they can see, coming to them in Christ's stead, can
be as a connecting link to fasten their trembling faith upon
God. Oh, this is a blessed work to do! Let riot pride and
selfifhness prevent us from doing the good which we may
do, ~f we will work in Christ's name, and with a loving,
tender spirit."-Vol. 5, p. 246.
11. Who does Solomon say is fool, and who does he call
wise? ~ov. 10:18, 19.;"" ).
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12. What should Goil'S' children ever keep in mind? Matt.

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12:37.
NOTE: "Die daily to self, keep your tongue as with a
bridle, !!9p t rol your words, cease your murmurings and com-

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plaints, let not one word of censure escape your lips. If
this requires a great effort, .IJf it you will be repaid in
so doing."-Vol. 1, p. 699.
') 13. In which way are we instructed to deal with the erring?
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QUESTIONS
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'1 '7 1. What has the word to say in regard to the gJ;ace of
t?J~P~~~~1:8;:a:.:;.~e;lL,
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NOTE: "Through conflict the spiritual life" is
strengthened. "Trials well borne will ~evelop steadfastness
of character, and precious spiritual graces. T e t
. - . . of fait me s and ave often matures s amid
storm-clouds and arkness. The husbandman aiteth for
the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long atience for
it, until he receive the early and latter rai. So the
Christian is to wait with patience for the f· ition, in his
life, of the word of God. Often when we pray for the
graces of the Spirit, God works to answer ur prayers by
placing us in circumstances to 4:-v~ t ese fruits; but
we do not understand His purpose, and nder, and are
dismayed. Yet none can develop thes graces except
through the process of gr~th and - ,eating. Our
part is to receive God's Wor and to a ast, yielding
ourselves fully to .l1§. control, and its purpose in us will
be accomplished."-lr.""O.L., p. 61.
2. How are( ati1?,ce and impatience contrasted? Provo
14:29. N •• ,,1.
(¥ell,
3. What does the trial of the true believer's faith accom-
plish? James 1:3; Rom. 5:3(f'..A-_~
4. What grace naturally follows~ll!.feran~e1t 2 Peter 1:
NOTE: "I entreat you, for Christ's sail, to set ur
house in order. Let the truth of heavenly origin elevate
and sanctify you, soul, body, and spirit. 'Abstain from
fleshly lusts, which war against the soul.' Brother G.,
your eating and drinking has a tendency to strengthen the
baser passions. You do not perfect holiness in the fear of
God. c in eating and drinking ~ prac-
tice can be a_p~ man. Remember that
yo . en to your ch1'Tciren," in a great degree, the
stamp of" your own character. You should guard your-
selves, and not be harsh, severe, or impatient. Deal with
them decidedly, yet patiently, lovingly, pityingly, as Jesus
has dealt with you."-Vol. 2, p. 405.
5. What 'eSsential test in character development is set
forth in the Word? James 3:2.
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6. What counsel is given to those who would run the
Christian race? Heb. 12:1, 2.
NOTE: "In the epistle to the Hebrews is pointed out
the single-hearted purpose that should characterize the
Christian's race for eternal life: 'Let us lay aside every
weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us; and let us
run with patience the race that is set before us, looking
unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.' Envy,
malice, evil-thinking, evil-speaking, covetousness,-these are
weights - that the Christian must lay aside if he would
run successfully the race for immortality. Every habit or
practice that leads into sin and brings dishonor upon
Christ, must be put away, V'Lhat.lEvg.r the sacrifice. The
blessings of heaven cannot atrei'i'd any man in violating the
eternal principles of right. ..Ql:l.lc sip cherished is sufficient
to work degradation of character, and to mislead others."
-A.A., p. 312.
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7. What does the Word say regarding t e who endure--
those who are patient? James 5:11; Matt. 10:22.
8. What will be one of the important characteristics of the
true Remnant Church? Rev. 14:12.
9. For what glorious event are the children of God exhorted
C.~. C. to patiently w~it? 2 Thess. 3:5; James 5:7, 8.
10. 'Vhen the Lord appears in the clouds of heaven, what
will His waiting people say? Isa. 25 :9.

Lesson No.6-Sabbath, May 8, 1943

FAITH AND ITS MYSTERY

~.- QUEST~ONS /b-/~-&{J

1. What is the definition of faith? Heb. '1iH~;f~'
2. What is _the foundation of true faith? Rom. 10 :17 £-/4 tA/1?Y{)
3. If w'e possess true faith, what else will we have? Rom.
5 :2, 5; 8 :24-('j"'n"'::e,,- ~~ -;
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4. What will be seen in the lire of tho e who possess a liv-
ing faith? 1 John 5:4.(1'.whry...)
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. NOTE: "Is 'J esus t~ue? Does He mean what He says?
:Ans~r decidedly, Yes,' every word. Then if you have
settled this, by faith claim every promise that He has
made, and receive the bie sing; for this acceptance by faith
gives life to the soul. YoU" may believe that Jesus is true
to you, even though you feel yourselves to be .the weakest
and most unworthy of His children. And as you believe,
all your dark, brooding doubts are thrown back upon the
archdeceiver, who originated them. You can be a great
blessing, if you will take God at His word. By living faith
you are to trust Him, even though the impulse is strong
within you to speak words of distrust."-T.M., p. 517.
5. What is the result of genuine faith? James 2:20-22~)
6. Why cannot so many people to-day disceJn between truth
and error? James 1:5-7'(/7 o.Cc~~7'o--c/.)
7. What counsel did Paul give to Tim~hy? 1 Tim. 1:18,
19. (b-~,a.,~77~
8. Why have souls in the past made shipwreck of th·eir...-->
faith? 1 Tim. 4:1; 2 Thess. 2:10 las~~~~
NOTE: "Those who have had gr~ght and precious~r~
privileges, ·but have not improved them, will, under one pre-
text or another, go out from us. Not having received the
love of the truth, they will be taken in the delusions of
the enemy; they will give heed to seducing spirits and
doctrines of devils, and will depart from the faith."-Vol.
6, pp. 400, 401.
9. What relationship to God does faith establish? Gal.
3:26.(~~~)

10. Upon what condition may one eXP~~I~.~~~rs to

pra.yer? James 1:6. ('~7~r--~';-
NOTE: "After the prayer is made, if the answer is
not realized immediately, do not weary of waiting, and
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become unstable. Waver not. Cling to the promise,
'Faithful is He that called you, who also will do it.' Like
the importunate widow, urge your case, being firm in
your purpose. Is the object important and of great con-
sequence to you? It certainly is. Then waver not; for
your faith may be tried. If the thing you desire is valu-
able, it is worthy of a strong earnest effort. You have the
promise, watch and pray. Be steadfast, and the prayer
will be answered; for is it not God who has promised? If
it costs you something to obtain it, you will prize it the
more when obtained."-Vol. 2, p. 131.
11. What chapter in the Bibloe is devoted to faith?
ANSWER: The eleven.tJl ~ ...Hebr~s., Tell
about the victories of the heroes of faith which are found
in this chapter. ~a)I/:;;;')
12. What is the ultimate purpose of faith? 1 Peter 1 :8, 9.

Lesson No. 7-Sabbath, May 15, 1943

PRAYER
QUESTIONS
1. How is prayer defined in the Word and in the Testi-
monies?
ANSWER:. (1) Ps. 142:1. (2) "Prayer is the opening
of the heart to God as to a friend." . . . "Prayer is the key
in the hand of faith to unlock Heaven's storehouse."-
Vol. 4, p. 533; S.C., p. 99.
2. What instruction, regarding prayer, is given to the people
of God? Luke 21:36; 1 Thess. 5:17; Col. 4:2.
NOTE: "Perseverance in prayer has been made a con-
dition 0:( receiving. We must pray always, if we would
grow in faith and experience."-S.C., p. 101.
3. Why is it essential for God's children to be diligent in
prayer? 1 Peter 5 :8.
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NOTE: "Without unceasing prayer and diligent watch-
ing, we are in danger of growing careless and of deviat-
ing from the right path. The adversary seeks continually
to obstruct the way to the mercy seat, that we may not by
earnest supplication and faith obtain grace and power to
resist temptation."-S.C., p. 99.
4. Where do the children of God gain their greatest vic-
tories? Gen. 32 :24-29.
NOTE: "True faith and true prayer-how strong they
are! They are as two arms by which the human suppliant
lays hold upon the power of Infinite Love."-G.W., p.
259.
5. What example in prayer did the Saviour leave us? Mark
1:35; Luke 22:44; Heb. 5:7.
6. Does God always answer the prayers of His children
immediately? Acts 4:31; Luke 1:13.
7. What condition must be met before God can answer
prayer? 1 John 3 :22; 5 :14, 15.
8. What prevents the Lord from hearing some prayers?
Provo 28:9; James 1:6, 7; Ps. 66:18.
NOTE: "Many who profess the faith know not what
true conversion is. . . . Pra,ying and sinning, sinning and
praying, their lives are full of malice, deceit, envy, jealousy,
and self-love. The prayers of this class are an abomination
to God."-Vol. 4, pp. 534, 535.
9. How does the Lord encourage those who pray when in
trouble? Ps. 46:1, 2; 107:6.
10. When we pray, whose example should we avoid follow-
ing? Matt. 6:5-7.
NOTE: "Both in public and private worship, it is our
privilege to bow on our knees before the Lord when we
offer our petitions to Him." . . . "The prayers offered in
public should be short 'and to the point."-G.W., pp. 178,
175.
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11. What instruction does the Saviour give concerning the
proper place for prayer? Matt. 6:8; 18 :19, 20.

12. As they..pray, what spirit should God's children mani-

fest? What result will follow if this instruction is
heeded? Phil. 4 :5-7.

Lesson No.8-Sabbath, May 22, .1943

CHRISTIANITY IN THE HOME

QUESTIONS

1. What spirit should each member of the family possess?

l' Peter. 3:8.
NOTE: "A Christian must have a sanctified tenderness
and love, in which there is· no impatience or fretfulness.
. . . . Let the spirit of controversy cease, at home and in
the church. . . . . Be a Christian, for the very principles
that characterize the home life will be carried into the
church."-Vol. 5, p. 335.
2. How should each regard the other? Phil. 2:3; Rom.
12:10.
3. What counsel is given regarding our "speech"? Col.
4:6.
4. What is said of a "soft answ~r"? What is the effect of
"grievous words"? Provo 15:1, 2, 4.
5. To what are words "fitly spoken" likened? Provo 25:11.
NOTE: "Words and actions have a telling power, and
the long hereafter will show. the effect of our life here.
The impression made by our words and deeds will surely
react upon ourselves in blessing or in cursing. This thought
gives an awful solemnity to life, and should draw us to God
in humble prayer that He will guide us by His wisdom."-
P.P., p. 556. .
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6. How should the husband esteem the wife? Eph. 5:25-
28; 1 Peter 3:7.
7. How is the wife instructed concerning her conduct?
Eph. 5 :22, 23.
8. In training their children, what object should parents
have in view? Ps. 144:12.
9. How are parents warned with regard to the disciplining
of their children? Eph. 6 :4.
NOTE: "Never should parents cause their children pain
by harshness or unreasonable exactions. Harshness drives
souls into Satan's net. . . . Remember that children ·need
not only reproof and correction, but encouragement and
commendation, the pleasant sunshine of kind words. . . .
If milder measures prove insufficient, punishment that will
bring the child to its senses should in love be administered
. . . to show the child that he does not hold the lines of
control."-C.T., pp. 114, 116.
10. What promise is given those who train their children
correctly? Provo 22 :6.
NOTE: "Believing parents, you have a responsible work
before you, to guide the footsteps of your children, even in
their religious experience. When they truly love God, they
will bless and reverence you for the care which you have
manifested for them, and for your faithfulness in restrain-
ing their desires and subduing their wills."-VoI. 1, p. 403.
11. What Commandm'ent presents the child's duty toward
his parents? Ex. 20:12.
12. How are the youth instructed with regard to obedience?
Provo 1:8.
13. In what ways is the Christian youth to he an example
to others? 1 Tim. 4:12; Titus 2:7; 8.
14. Who is the perfect Pattern for the Christian home? 1
Peter 2 :21, 22.
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Lesson No.9-Sabbath, May 29, 1943
REFORM IN DIVINE WORSHIP
QUESTIONS
1. What admonition does the Word give concerning attend-
ance at divine worship? Heb. 10:25.
2. ay only can God be truly worshipped? John
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NOTE: "Religion is not to be confined to external forms
and ceremonies. The religion that comes from God is the
only religion that will lead to God. . . . This is true wor-
ship."-D.A., p. 189.
3. How do~ God desire His people to worship Him? Ps.
29:2. I

NOTE: "The moral est of the worshipper~ in God's

holy sanctuary must be elevated, refined, sanctified. This
matter has been sadly neglected. Its importance 'has been
overlooked, and as the results, disorder and irreverence
have become prevalent, and God has been dishonored."-
Vol. 5, pp. 496, 497.
4. When in prayer, w
worship? Ps. 95 :6.~~...c.~
NOTE: "When the meeting is opened by prayer, every
knee should bow in the presence of the Holy One."-Vol. 5,
p. 493.
5. What instruction is given regardin ehaviour dur-
ing divine worship? Ec~. 5:1.
6. What added instruction has bee'n given concerning proper
conduct during worship?
ANSWER: "If, when the people come into the house
of worship, they have genuine reverence for the Lord, and
bear in mind that the,y are in His presence, there will be
a sweet eloquence in jprpgr" Vol. 5, p. 492.
7. How are children to be cared for and in what way should
they conduct themselves during divine worship?
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ANSWER: "Parents (should) take care to keep their
children with them in !te house of God." . . . "Teach them
to have the highest re erence for the house of God."-Vol.
2, p. 481; Vol. 5, p. 494.
8. What admonition is given to thos'e who are inclined to
sleep during worship?
ANSWER: "Let none come to the place of worship to
take a nap. There should be no sleeping in the house of
God."-Vol. 6, p. 361.
9. When worship is over, what should the congregation do?
ANSWER: "Let all pass out without jostling or loud
talking, feeling that they are in the presence of God, that
His eye is resting upon them."-Vol. 5, p. 494.
10. What lofty thoughts fill the soul of every true wor-
shipper?
ANSWER: "To the humble believing soul, the house of
God on earth is the gate of heaven. The song of praise,
the prayer, the words spoken by Christ's representatives,
are God's appointed agencies to prepare a people for the
church above."-Vol. 5, p. 491.

Lesson No. 10-Sabbath, June 5, 1943

"LET Y~t~SHINE'JP~...l'Y'
QUESTIONS M'~. ~J.'
1. Who is the light of. the world? 'John 9fs'~· #.:/r:
(.0.- 'J tfJ/J.St.
2. How shall those(wal~ who follow Christ? John 8:12.
3. In what dang~ are those who do not walk in t~e light?
John 12 :35.(J ~
NOTE: "Those who will not ~ when the Lord calls
them, but who wait for more certain evidence and more
favorable opportl;lnities, will walk in darkness, for the light
will be withdrawn. The evidence given one day, if rejected,
m~y never be repeated,"-Vol. 3, p. 258.
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4. In what way did the Saviour let His ~~'t shine? Acts
10:38. ~d ~ ~ ~(
5. What did '- esus sa,y His peopl are? Matt. 5:14.
NOTE: "It is the purpose of God to glorify Himself in
His people before the world. He expects those who bear
the name of Christ to represent ~ jn J.bo~, word, _and
deed. Their. thoug.hts are to be pure -a'hd their words nbb1e
l\. and uplifting-;- dr~ing those around them n~ir~r. ,J~
~~IilHr The religion of Christ is to be interwoven with
~ ~that they do and say."-'-'Vol. 9, p. 21.

6. How are God's people to make use of the light He has

given them? Matt. 5:16; 2 Cl!.r. 4.;6. 6. (!J·Z'-¥/5";""d•.

7.-, How was lh-'1~~~~~A::~.r:!d!..~~

Jlcts 1:8.~~ . ~ ..

8. What commission was given to them and to us? Mark

" 16:15.
9. What do we know of the success with which Heaven
blessed the work of the apostolic church? Col. 1 :23.
NOTE: "Notwithstanding the fierce opposition that the
disciples met, in "a short time the gospel of" the kingdom
had been sounded to all ..the in.haJ1ited ,{l,arts.-9f the earth.:'
-Vol. 8, p. 15. ..~.,9r.:.l,i~ .. ~ -- .....
10. What solemn and tim~ call ~s Godgivi~g to His.church.? ~
to-day? lsa.60:1. ~ _ { ~ ~ ~
11. What results does the Lord promise to His people when
His call is heeded? Isa. 60 :2-6. 64.....6 ~/
trJ.ddr~ ' ..
12. When ))hould we begin to let our light s ne? Matt.
21:28. ~.d7/

13. In what way did. Jesu~ .§hO~':~~~e1lf- us to work

"to-day"? John 9:4. ,y;4~ !
.-u~ ... _
NOTE: "Christ says, 'Go work to-day in my vineyard.'
. Soon He will arise in majesty to shake terribly the
earth. Jl special message is . . to be borne, a message
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that will pierce the ~~alkne§§ and convict and con-
vert souls. 'H&§ie thee, flee for thy life,' is the call to
be given those dwelling in sin. We must ~ be terribly
in earnest."-Vol. 8, p. 36.
14. What promises are given to those who scatter the seoeds
of truth ~ad souls to Christ? Ps. 126:5, 6; Dan. 12:3.

Lesson No. ll-Sabbath, June 12, 1943

THE CHARACTER OF GOD AND THE ,
STANDARD OF HEAVEN t!Yt:vJ~ /1
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QUESTIONS / - /
1. When God was at one time speaking to Moses, what did
He say regarding His character? Lev. 19:1, 2.
2. What testimony concerning the character of His Father
did Jesus bear? Matt. 5:48.
3. What is the witn~ss &f the heavenly creatures as to the
character &f God? Rev. 4:8.
4. While in vision, how was God's chosen servant, Sister
White, impressed with the holiness of His character?
ANSWER: "I saw:, a light .coming from the glory that
encircled the Father, and 'as ''it approached near me, my
'body trembled and -shook like a leaf. I thoug:ht that if it
should come near me I would be struck out of existence;
but the light passed me. Then could I have some sense of
,the great and terrible God with whom we have to do. I
saw then what' faint views some have of the holiness of
God."-E.W., p. 70.
5. In what words did the ancient proph~t Jeremiah des-
cribe Ute· characttr. of the then coming, Messiah? Jer.
23:5, 6.
6. How do certain of the apostles refer to the character of
Christ, the Son of God? Acts 4 :27; Heb. 7:26; 1 Peter
'2:21, 22.
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7. What, no doubt, was the truthful witrress of the world,
.as. borne in a representative way by Pilate, as to the
character of Christ ? John 19 :4.
8. How does the spirit of prophecy portray the Saviour's
character?
ANSWER: "The life of Christ reveals anj@'1i~ ~r­
~character." ...
"He is ~ in ~, in ~;~us­
~ in ~'-Vol. 6, p. 60; Vol. 7, p. 50.

9. What does the Saviour say regarding the character of

the angels? Luke 9 :26. How does the spirit of prophecy
describe the holy angels' attitude toward unholiness?
ANSWER: "What warning can I give to a people who
profess to have come out from the world, and to have left
its works of darkness? To a people whom God has made
the repositories of His law, but who, like the pretentious
fig-tree, flaunt their apparently flourishing ··b'I'lH'Hmes in the
very face of the Almighty, yet bear no fruit to the glory
of God? Many of them cherish impure JihOllghW, unholy
i~W$inUio!lli., unsanctified ~ , and base I;liilliiw God
hates the fruit borne upon such trees. Angels,~ and
. ~ look upon the course of such with abhorrence, while
""&ttaii exults."-Vol. 5, p. 146.
10. In what impressive language does th'e prophet Daniel
describe the scene of the Judgment which is now going
on in heaven? Dan. 7:9, 10.
11. What solemn pronouncement is soon to be made in
heaven? Rev. 22:11, 12.
NOTE: "Though all nations are to pass in judgment be-
fore God, yet He will examine the case of ~ iwaivillllal
with as close and searching scrutiny as if there were not
another being--upon the earth. §,y:er~ sn,,\i must be tested,
and found without spot or wrinKle or any such things."-
G.C., p. 490.
12. What standard must thos'e who are preparing to meet
God now reach? Matt. 5:8; Heb. 12 :14.
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NOTE: "Let all remember that God is holy, and that
none but holy beiW shall ever dwell in His presence."-
E.'\V:, p. 71. S
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Lesson No. 12--'-Sabbath, june 19, 1943
~~.a.I~REACH GOD'S STANDARD?

. QUESTION~oreU~ _ e.tA.. ~~::.:.:::::::~

1. What does Paul declare Gpdym concerning us is?
1 Thess. 4:3 (first part).M'a/~ '?H~/6'-():t.j~i?
. " JSf.,·
2. And again, how does Paul, in the same epistle, instruct
us regarding God's standard for His people? 1 Thess.
4:7.
3. In what words does the great apostle once again reveal
God's demand for righteous livi~g on t e a r t o!L-His ~
people? Titus 2:11, 12.j"d~ --./-~ <-r..,v j _ . / '
AAA. /fl. C~~ 'Ui ~
NOTE: "There is no excuse for sinning. A holy temper,
a Christlike life, is accessible for every repenting, believ-
ing child of God. . . . As the Son of man was perfect in
His life, so His followers are to be perfect in their life."
-D.A., p. 311..c:W--z
4. In what, words does Paul show that we are able to IJl.ch
God's standard? Phil..4 :13...,. t::>. .:>'1

NOTE: "~o~e. Yes;~,~. Jesus

died to make a way of escape for us, that we might over-
come ever~ evil temper, every sin, ~ temptation, and
sit down at last with Him."-Vol. 1, p. 144.
5. But what is the testimony of the Scriptures, as so well
summed up by Paul, concerning man's inability, in him-
self, to live above sin? Rom. 7 :18-20.
6. What lYonderful, divinely-conceived plan has been re-
realed, the following out of which makes possible the
realization of the benefits .of the new covenant? John
3:1-7; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 5:13; 1 JOh!l 3:9.
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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 can not change them. . . . There must
be a power .uJ{LIJ,g.,Jn~aUtll~,a new life from above,
before men can be challged from sin to holiness. That 1
power is Christ. HisgAce •alone can quicken the lifeless 4... 1
faculties of the soul, and attract it to God, to holiness." .;'
-S.C., pp. 20, 21. \
7. How dll1ls Peter point out in the plan of salvation an- ~
other vital ste which makes possible the living of a .
sinless life? 2 I' 1 :1-4. .
\
NOTE: "Not even by h did Jesus yield' to ")(
temptation. So it may be with Christ's humanity w~
united with divinity; He was fitted e confli;3Ybythe
indwelling of the Holy Spirit. And He ca .to make us
partakers of the divine nature. ~"J~, ayvi¥e .
~ faithK sin has no more do~r6n over us. 0
~ ;{Amd of faiiib. in us Vfo .Iay fast hold upon
the divinity of Christ, that we may attain to perfection
of character."-D.A., p. 123.
8. In what way does John disclose to the believer the os-
sibility of holiness in this life? 1 John 3:2, 3.v..........UoI',fo&'1"'-
NOTE: "Through repentance, faith, and good works,
man may perfect a righteous character, and claim, through
the merits of Christ, the privileges of the sons of God. The
principles of divine truth, received and cherished in the
heart, will carry us to a height of moral excellence that we
had not deemed it possible to reach."-Vol. 4, p:.294.
9. What does Jude declare the Saviour As avle to dofor the
IYeliever? Jude 1:24.j7m·~ ~~'l!t/~
NOTE: "The plan of redemption contemplates our
complete recovery from the power of Satan. Christ always
s the contrite soul from sin. He came to destroy
th~ iVor {s of the devil, and He has made provision that
the 1.01 irit shall '111 rte to every repentant soul,
to keep him from sinnmg. - .w..,
p. 311.

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Lesson No. 13-Sabbath, June 26, 1943
GOD'S PEOPLE A HOLY PEOPLE.
QUESTIONS
1. What was Christ's most important work for His people?
Matt. 1:21.
2. What is one of the first requirements which God mak>es
of His people, the faithful performance of which stamps
them as His own? Jer. 11:1-5.
NOTE: "Not by its name, but by its fruit, is the value
of a tree determined. If the fruit is worthless, the name
cannot save the tree from destruction. John declared to
the Jews that their standing before God was to be decided
by their character and life. Profession was worthless. If
their life and character were not in harmony with God's
law, the,y were not His people."-D.A., p. 107.
3. What is another identifying mark which will ever be
seen in God's true and obedient people? Ex. 19 :5.
4. And what is still another and all-important outstanding
characteristic of God's peculiar people? Deut. 14 :2.
5. What' does the prophet' Zephaniah point out as being
vcry important ml}rks to be seen in God's remnant
people? Zeph. 3 :12, 13.
6. What is the familiar descriptio true remnant
people whom the prophet John pres Rev. 12:17.
• church, what special
7. In the expcri.mce of the apostolic
and very beautiful distinguishing mark of God's holy
Church is revealed? Acts 4 :32.
NOTE: "Every Christian saw in his brother the divine
similitude of benevolence and love. One' interest prevailed.
One object swallowed up all others. All hearts beat in har-
mony. The only ambition of the believers was to reveal the
likeness of Christ's character, and to labor for the enlarge-
ment of His kingdom."-C.O.L., p. 120.
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8. In what words does Paul point out another distinct
characteristic of the true people of God? 1 Cor. 14:33,
40.
9. How does Isaiah doescribe another particular prominent
distinction to be seen in God's loyal people? Isa. 62 :&,
7.
NOTE: "The true people of God, who have the spirit of
the work of the Lord, and the salvation of souls at heart,
will ever view sin in its real, sinful character. They will
always be on the side of faithful and plain dealing with
sins which easily beset the people of God. Especially in
the closing work for the church, in the sealing time of the
one hundred ·and forty-four thousand who are to stand
without fault before the throne of God, will they feel most
deeply the wrongs of God's professed people."-Vol. 3, p.
266.
10. Sumnl'cd up, what is the exalted standard that God's
true people are to reach ,.t this time?
ANSWER: "I saw that none could share the refreshing
unless they obtain the victory over every besetment-over
pride, selfishness, love of the world, and over every wrong
word and action. . . . Those who receive the seal of the
living God, and are protected in the time. of trouble, must
, reflect the image of Jesus fully."-E.W., p. 71.
11. Has God said that He \yould have a pure and holy
p'cople in the world in these last days? Eph. 5 :25-27.
NOTE: "God is sifting His people. He will have a
clean and holy church." . . . "The days of purification of
the church are hastening on apace. God will have a people
pure and true."-Vol. 1, p. 99; Vol. 5, p. 80.