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Developing A Christian Character For Heaven: Sabbath School Lesson Quarterly
Developing A Christian Character For Heaven: Sabbath School Lesson Quarterly
SABBATH
SCHOOL
LESSON
QUARTERLY
Developing A
: f,
Christian
Character
for Heaven
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QUESTIONS
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.
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NOTE: "Confess your sins to God, who only can for-
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
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OF THE TONGUE
QUESTIONS
How is a personal~Uolo~~:;w~~~~~ life of
God's children? 'Eph. 4:2
2. W
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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.
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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.~
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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.
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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.
QUESTIONS
"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.
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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.