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Chapter 12

1 (Colossians 3:8). Who Are the Witnesses?—[Hebrews 12:1 quoted.] The weights that are here referred to are the evil habits and practices we have formed by following our own natural dispositions. Who are the witnesses? They are those spoken of in the previous chapter—those who have breasted the evils and difficulties in their way, and who in the name of the Lord have braced themselves successfully against the opposing forces of evil. They were sustained and strengthened and the Lord held them by His hand.

There are other witnesses. All about us are those who are watching us closely, to see how we who profess a belief in the truth conduct ourselves. At all times and in all places, so far as possible, we must magnify the truth before the world (Manuscript 61, 1907).

3. See EGW on ch. 2:14.

4. See EGW on ch. 4:15; Matthew 4:1-11.

11 (James 1:2, 3; 1 Peter 1:6, 7). Blossoms Which Mature Amidst Clouds—Faith, patience, forbearance, heavenly-mindedness, trust in your wise, heavenly Father, are the perfect blossoms which mature amidst clouds and disappointments and bereavements (Letter 1, 1883).

12, 13. See EGW on Galatians 6:1, 2.

14. See EGW on Romans 6:19, 22; Ephesians 4:20-24.

15. See EGW on James 3:15, 16; 1 Peter 2:1, 2.

16, 17. See EGW on Genesis 25:29-34.

24. See EGW on ch. 8:5-13.

26, 27. See EGW on 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12.

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