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| > Short, Spiritual Articles—I wish to ask you [Elder S. N. Haskell] to be sure and keep your articles in the Watchman constantly. Elder R’s articles are long, and unless he changes, he will kill the circulation of the Watchman. There should be short, spiritual articles in the Watchman.... I cannot give my consent to have one man’s signature to so many long articles.... There is need of deeper spirituality in the articles published in the Watchman if the interest in the paper is to be kept up. PM 225.6 | > Short, Spiritual Articles—I wish to ask you [Elder S. N. Haskell] to be sure and keep your articles in the Watchman constantly. Elder R’s articles are long, and unless he changes, he will kill the circulation of the Watchman. There should be short, spiritual articles in the Watchman.... I cannot give my consent to have one man’s signature to so many long articles.... There is need of deeper spirituality in the articles published in the Watchman if the interest in the paper is to be kept up. PM 225.6 | ||
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| + | > Articles to Honor Family Religion—Let our periodicals be devoted to the publication of **living, earnest matter**. Let every article be full of **practical, | ||
| + | > There are times when **words of reproof and rebuke** are called for. Those who are out of the right way must be aroused to see their peril. A message must be given that shall startle them from the lethargy which enchains their senses. Moral renovation must take place, else souls will perish in their sins. Let the **message of truth**, like a sharp, two-edged sword, cut its way to the heart. Make appeals that will arouse the careless and bring foolish, wandering minds back to God. PM 95.4 | ||
| + | > The attention of the people must be arrested. Our message is a savor of life unto life or of death unto death. The destinies of souls are balancing. Multitudes are in the valley of decision. A voice should be heard crying: “If the Lord be God, follow Him: but if Baal, then follow him.” 1 Kings 18:21. PM 96.1 | ||
| + | > At the same time nothing savoring of a harsh, denunciatory spirit is, under any circumstances, | ||
| + | > Let the writers for our periodicals dwell as little as possible upon the objections or arguments of opponents. In all our work we are to meet falsehood with truth. Put truth against all personal hints, references, or insults. Deal only in the currency of heaven. Make use only of that which bears God’s image and superscription. Press in truth, new and convincing, to undermine and cut away error. PM 96.3 | ||
| + | > God wants us to be always calm and forbearing. Whatever course others may pursue, we are to represent Christ, doing as He would do under similar circumstances. Our Saviour’s power lay not in a strong array of sharp words. It was His gentleness, His unselfish, unassuming spirit, that made Him a conqueror of hearts. The secret of our success lies in revealing the same spirit. PM 96.4 | ||
| + | > Those who speak to the people through our periodicals should **preserve unity** among themselves. Nothing that savors of dissension should be found in our publications. | ||
| + | > The editors of our papers need the co-operation of our laborers in the field and of our people far and near. In our papers should be found **communications from the workers in all parts of the world—articles giving living experiences**. We do not need romance; but in the daily life there are real experiences that, if told in short articles and in simple words, would be more fascinating than romance, while at the same time they would be an invaluable aid to Christian experience and to practical missionary work. We want **truth, solid truth**, from consecrated men, women, and youth. PM 97.1 | ||
| + | > You who love God, whose minds are stored with precious items of experience, and with the living realities of eternal life, kindle the flame of love and light in the hearts of God’s people. **Help them to deal with the problems of life**. PM 97.2 | ||
| + | > The articles that go to thousands of readers should show purity, elevation, and sanctification of body, soul, and spirit on the part of the writers. The pen should be used, **under the control of the Holy Spirit**, as a means of sowing seed unto eternal life. Let the space in our papers be occupied with **matter of real worth**. **Crowd in subjects weighty with eternal interests**. God calls us into the mount to talk with Him, and when by faith we behold Him who is invisible, our words will be indeed a savor of life unto life. PM 97.3 | ||
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