“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” 2 Timothy 2:3. (AG 37.1) MC VC

Christians, is Christ revealed in us? Are we doing all in our power to gain a body that is not easily enfeebled, a mind that looks beyond self to the cause and effect of every movement, that can wrestle with hard problems and conquer them, a will that is firm to resist evil and defend the right? Are we crucifying self? Are we growing up into the full stature of men and women in Christ, preparing to endure hardness as good soldiers of the cross?—The Signs of the Times, June 12, 1901. (AG 285.6) MC VC