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ascribe honor and glory and majesty to God. And at that time some will
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come to you, and will say, “If it had not been for the words you spoke to
me in kindness, if it had not been for your tears and supplications and
earnest efforts, I should never have seen the King in His beauty.” What
a reward is this! How insignificant is the praise of human beings in this
earthly, transient life, in comparison with the infinite rewards that await
the faithful in the future, immortal life!—
Words of Encouragement to
Self-supporting Workers (Ph113) 16
(1909).
Our Dispositions Unchanged
If you would be a saint in heaven you must first be a saint on earth.
The traits of character you cherish in life will not be changed by death
or by the resurrection. You will come up from the grave with the same
disposition you manifested in your home and in society. Jesus does not
change the character at His coming. The work of transformation must
be done now. Our daily lives are determining our destiny. Defects
of character must be repented of and overcome through the grace
of Christ, and a symmetrical character must be formed while in this
probationary state, that we may be fitted for the mansions above.—
Manuscript Releases 13:82
(1891).
Heaven’s Peaceful and Loving Atmosphere
The peace and harmony of the heavenly courts will not be marred
by the presence of one who is rough or unkind.—
Testimonies for the
Church 8:140
(1904).
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Everything in heaven is noble and elevated. All seek the interest
and happiness of others. No one devotes himself to looking out and
caring for self. It is the chief joy of all holy beings to witness the joy
and happiness of those around them.—
Testimonies for the Church
2:239
(1869).
I seemed to be there where all was peace, where no stormy conflicts
of earth could ever come—heaven, a kingdom of righteousness where
all the holy and pure and blest are congregated, ten thousand times ten
thousand and thousands of thousands, living and walking in happy,
pure intimacy, praising God and the Lamb who sitteth on the throne.
Their voices were in perfect harmony. They never do each other
wrong. Princes of heaven, the potentates of this mighty realm, are