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One Great Brotherhood, June 14
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions
among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same
mind and in the same judgment.
1 Corinthians 1:10
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We have one Lord, one faith, one baptism. The gospel of Christ is to
reach all classes, all nations, all tongues and people. The influence of the
gospel is to unite in one great brotherhood. We have only one Model that
we are to imitate in character building, and then we all shall have Christ’s
mold; we shall be in perfect harmony; nationalities will blend in Jesus
Christ, having the same mind, and the same judgment, speaking the same
things, and with one mouth glorifying God. This is the work the world’s
Redeemer is to do for us. If we accept the truth as it is in Jesus, national
prejudices and jealousies will be broken down, and the Spirit of truth will
blend hearts in one. We will love as brethren; we will esteem others better
than ourselves; we will be kind and courteous, meek and lowly, easy to
be entreated; full of mercy and good fruits....
God knows just how to meet the peculiarities of different nationali-
ties.... The third angel’s message ... is to unite the people to do a special
work, preparing them with perfection of character to unite in one great
family in the mansions Christ has gone to prepare for those who love
Him....
The truth is all powerful and far reaching. It will unite nationalities in
one great brotherhood.... Christ in men unites them on one grand platform,
preparing for the uniting in one family in heaven. It is the truth that makes
men one and removes national prejudice....
The truth will have the same molding influence upon hearts whatever
the nationalities. Every human heart that accepts the truth will bow to
the majesty of its sway, and when Christ is abiding in the heart by faith
they will be of one mind, for Christ is not divided. They will be strong in
His strength, happy and united in His peace. The truth is the same in its
subduing power upon all hearts. It will refine and ennoble the heart of the
receiver.
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