EGW WritingsMatthew 11
Ellen G. White · Page 6 of 8
Read Matthew 11 in the BibleMatthew 11:29
Christ Triumphant
Learn of Jesus, August 30
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Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:29.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 10 (1895)
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“Learn of me,” says Jesus, “for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] We should all learn of Christ what it means to be a Christian. Let us learn of Him how to combine firmness, justice, purity, and integrity with unselfish courtesy and kindly sympathy. Thus the character becomes lovable and attractive. The beauty of holiness will disarm scoffers.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 10 (1895)
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It is the bounden duty of everyone who professes to believe the truth to do all in his power to remove prejudice, while never lessening the importance of truth by concessions to the world. We are to show by our manners, by our words, by our spirit that we have learned in the school of Christ. We should not manifest harshness of spirit, indulging coarseness of speech. The great Teacher says, “Learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Be clothed with humility as with a garment. Bear no thorns to prick and to bruise others, but make manifest the fruits of the Spirit—“love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance; against such there is no law” (to condemn). “And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts thereof. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.” [Galatians 5:22-26.] In all our work for the Master, we must keep studying His Spirit, His life and character.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 10 (1895)
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I would counsel you not to advise Pomare to remain in Battle Creek longer. Let him go to his field of labor to use the knowledge that he has already gained; and in yoking up with Jesus Christ, he will become a laborer together with God. The loading down of one man with degree after degree of study will not take the place of learning in the school of Christ His meekness and His lowliness of heart. “Learn of me,” said the greatest Teacher the world ever knew; “for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 10 (1895)
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Let those who speak and write concerning the third angel’s message consider the fact that the Prince of Peace did not bring a railing accusation against the enemy, and let them learn the lesson they ought to have learned much earlier in their experience. They should wear Christ’s yoke, they should practice the humility of Christ. The Great Teacher says, “Learn of me (I am not boastful, I hide my glory), for I am meek and lowly of heart.” In learning of Me, “ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Let such work be done by our missionaries as will lead to that repentance that needs not to be repented of. We need to learn much more of the meekness of Christ in order to be a savor of life unto life.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896)
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We know that the Lord Jesus was tempted in all points like as we are, and He knows how to succor all who shall be tempted. In His humanity, He suffered physical weariness and weakness, hunger, thirst, and sadness. As He saw how obdurate were the hearts of men, He was filled with sorrow. He remained whole nights in prayer for those who would not pray for themselves, and who would not come unto Him that they might have life. Shall we, for whom He suffered so much, choose our own way and will and selfish gratification? Jesus speaks to us, “Learn of me.” [Matthew 11:29.] “Be like me.” He was human, as you are.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896)
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We need a deeper knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus. We are not to allow the activities of business to crowd the contemplation of the life, spirit, and love of Jesus out of our hearts. At all times and in all places we are to seek Christ. “Learn of me,” said the greatest Teacher the world ever knew, “for I am meek and lowly in heart.” [Matthew 11:29.] This is to be the lesson which we are to practice. We are to reveal the disinterestedness of His love, His pure benevolence, the unselfishness of the religion of Jesus Christ. “Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” [Philippians 2:4, 5.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896)
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The Lord is not pleased when you, or any of His servants who bear the message of truth to others, do not feel the necessity of constantly learning. The child often asks, “Why should I learn?” and by many this sentiment is entertained, if not expressed in so many words. We have a Great Teacher, even Jesus Christ. He says, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly of heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Truth must ever be treasured in the soul. The more we learn under Christ’s yoke, the more influence we will have. Wisdom, well-used, is a wonderful blessing. The more we learn from the Great Teacher, the more we have to communicate, and the greater our influence for good over other minds. Nothing savoring of display or of boasting of the knowledge we have, nothing like lifting up the soul in vanity or in self-sufficiency, nothing like a display of the talents God has entrusted to us, will be seen.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896)
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I tell you, my brethren, the American Sentinel should not have become what it has. Scathing remarks are made with pen and voice that cannot reach hearts. The bitterest opponents of truth have not had the light we have had; and after years professing to know God and Jesus Christ whom He hath sent, there are many who are not in 1895, wise as serpents and harmless as doves. They are so ready to put on the war dress and show themselves. They do not know what the voice of invitation means, “Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896)
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God demands of us more than we are willing to give Him. None are to be forward or obtrusive, but we are quietly to live out our religion, with an eye single to the glory of God. “Learn of me,” says Christ; “for I am meek and lowly of heart.” [Matthew 11:29.] Then we shall shine as lights in the world, without noise or friction.11LtMs, Lt 74, 1896, par. 44
Let those who claim to be Bible believers act out their faith by obedience to all the requirements of God. Christ has invited you, “Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Manuscript Releases, vol. 18 [Nos. 1301-1359]
MR No. 1311—An Appeal To Be Converted Fully to Christ, Enjoy His Love, and Be a Help to Others
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Let your mind come fully and habitually under the belief that Christ loves you. As you make a full surrender of your will to God’s will, your way to God’s way, you will learn of Him who is meek and lowly in heart, and will find rest unto your soul. (Matthew 11:29). A calm confidence will preside over you. Your heart will possess a dignity to which before it was a stranger. You will experience more and more clearly the sense of an ever-present, all-pervading Saviour. This will give the soul power to hold its stability, power which the changing circumstances of earth cannot undermine. It plants the feet upon a solid rock.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)
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I would exhort the church to encourage faith and talk faith and act faith. This experience through which you are passing is of God to give you a genuine experience in the things of God. Putting on the robe of humility, we must take our position as learners in the school of Christ. If we will listen to His words, to be repeated to us in this age of this earth’s history, there must be silence in the soul; the clamorous pretensions to self-sufficiency must be cut away from our life. Learn of me, says Christ, for I am meek and lowly of heart and ye shall find rest to your soul. [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)
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Brother Corliss, when you change your course of thought, your actions will change. The Lord says to you, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your soul.” [Matthew 11:29.] This will fit you up. This will have a controlling influence upon your impetuosity. This will make you one with Christ. But I have a word from the Lord to you. Enter into no controversy with any opposer of the truth. It is calculated to awaken in you a retaliating spirit. Keep your own soul in love and peace and quietude with God. Then the Lord will be your mouthpiece. You are not to be ever thirsting after a fairer range and wider sphere in which to exercise your powers. Take them you will, but your restless spirit becomes disappointed, and the responsibilities are your own. You can never get beyond the domain of God, but too often you revolt against His authority and control.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)
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Whatever your duties may be in the various lines of work, always remember that God is the General over us all. You must not withdraw from Him to make flesh your arm. We are too much inclined to measure ourselves among ourselves, and compare ourselves one with another, placing our own estimate upon the importance of our work. But these comparisons may fall wide of the mark. The Lord does not estimate by position or rank. He looks to see how much of the Spirit of Christ you possess, and how much of His likeness your life reveals. He who loves the Lord most, listens most earnestly and intently for the voice of God, and as he loves most, he is most beloved by the Father. “Learn of me,” says the greatest Teacher the world ever knew, “for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)
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I am quite nervous, as this is thirteen pages I have written since two o’clock a.m. It is now my breakfast time and I must eat, for I take only two meals per day—at seven and one o’clock. I shall have no uneasiness in regard to you in your work if your reliance is wholly upon God. Holiness is a constant agreement with God, the shaping of the life in conformity to Christ. The soul windows are kept open towards the Sun of Righteousness. Live for God. You can live in simplicity of mind, cherishing the meekness of Christ. The Lord Jesus’ command to you is “Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)
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As laborers together with God, we all need to wear the yoke of Christ, to be meek and lowly in heart. When the workers in Sydney were engaged in the work there, they did not show love and confidence in one another. Each wanted to be regarded as a perfect whole in himself. Such elements connected in the work there should first have come under the yoke of Christ. “Take my yoke upon you,” He says, “and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Rest is not found in seeking for the highest place. Christ, the world’s Redeemer, assures you that your rest is found in wearing His yoke, in learning His meekness, His lowliness.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)
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Christ would have us yoke up with Him. “Learn of me,” He says, “for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] We shall be overcomers. We “shall see his face,” and His name shall be in our foreheads. [Revelation 22:4.] We shall be His chosen ones on earth, to enjoy the kingdom of His grace; and we shall be with Him to share in His kingdom of glory in the heavenly world. We shall be heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ, for He is our portion and our inheritance. We are partakers of His own divine nature, and one with Him in His perfection. We have the same life as Jesus; we are sons and daughters of God. Christ and His people are one.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)
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Whatever your duties in the various lines of work may be, remember that God is the General over all. You must not withdraw from Him to make flesh your arm. You have been too much inclined to measure yourselves among yourselves, and compare yourselves one with another, estimating the importance of your work. Will you remember that your comparisons may fall wide of the mark? It is not position or rank by which the Lord estimates. He looks to see how much of the Spirit of the Master you cherish and how much of the likeness of Christ your work reveals. He who listens most earnestly and intently for the voice of God loves the Lord the most, and as he loves most, he is most beloved by the Father. “Learn of me,” says the greatest Teacher the world ever knew, “for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Manuscript Releases, vol. 11 [Nos. 851-920]
MR No. 896—Pantheism and the Alpha of Heresies
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My brother, heed the invitation of Christ, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:29). Your safety depends on linking up with Christ, and learning from Him.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)
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Would you secure the highest success in life? You will find it in the Life-giver. Would you enjoy the confidence of your fellow men? Become humble, meek and lowly of heart. Lay aside all jealousy, all pride and ambition, all worldly anxiety and covetousness; and seek the Lord daily. You will find in Him a refuge. You have wandered from God’s ordinances; but Jesus invites you, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)
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God has sent trials to His institutions to prove who will stand faithful under the severe temptations of the enemy. Those who have shown themselves ready to listen to the voice of a stranger rather than to the voice of God have lost much. They have loosened their hold on Christ, and have chosen a broken reed on which to lean. For them there is but one way of escape, and that is to learn to be afraid of themselves, carefully to reject false principles and wrong theories, accepting the invitation, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)
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I have not special light to point out just what course should be pursued. You are on the ground, and as things develop, be sure you are in agreement with the Lord Jesus Christ. He says, “Without me ye can do nothing.” [John 15:5.] “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; ... and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] May the Lord be your strength and your shield. May the Lord be your stronghold in the time of trouble. It is the cause and the work of God you are to vindicate and jealously guard. It is not yourself that you are to defend but the Lord’s work and the Lord’s cause. Keep the glory of God in view, and urge the matter of His instrumentality that has been ever used to hold up His work. But when men, poor, weak, finite men, in their own wisdom departed from divine wisdom, then the Lord left them to their own foolish devising. Oh may the Lord God of Israel not suffer His name to be reproached by the folly of men wise in their own conceit!Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)
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Christ declared, “The glory which thou gavest me I have given them, that they may be one, even as we are one.” [Verse 22.] How many are seeking with determination to answer this prayer? How many are striving for complete unity? How many desire to be one with Christ, even as the Father and the Son are one? Unless this unity had been essential and possible, Christ would never have made this prayer. But Satan strives to set men at variance. He would induce even Christ’s professed disciples to seek for the supremacy. Those who count themselves as disciples of Jesus should learn and practice the lessons given by the Master. “Take my yoke upon you,” He says, “and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Every ambitious thought and plan is to be cut away. Self is to be regarded as a secondary matter, as far as selfish purposes are concerned.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)
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My spirit was stirred within me to bear the testimony which the Lord urged me to bear, to arouse every soul in the school to gather all they possibly could of an intelligent knowledge of the Scriptures, and then bring this knowledge into their practical life. This school is to be a shining light, a blessing to others. Said Christ, “I am the Vine; ye are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit; for without me ye can do nothing.” [John 15:5.] Lay hold of Christ by living faith. Remember that rest is promised to those who wear His yoke, putting away all tendency to unbelief. Accept the invitation, “Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] This is the sure promise of Christ, and there will be no failure in its fulfillment, for He is true and faithful.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)
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Why should not love to Christ be expressed to the world by all who receive Him by faith, as verily as that love has been expressed for those for whom He died? What a revelation was made of that love to perishing souls, guilty in their transgression of the law of God! Devoted service is to be shown in saving the souls for whom Christ died. We are to be unsparing in our efforts to save those who are perishing out of Christ. He, the Redeemer of the world, can and will save the souls of all who will come unto Him. We can never imitate Christ in this work, but we can co-operate with Him in His great plan by being laborers together with God. We can comply with His invitation, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Manuscript Releases, vol. 19 [Nos. 1360-1419]
MR No. 1369—Unity in the Home and in the Church
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Let all heed the invitation of Christ: “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls” [Matthew 11:29].Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)
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Christ served as a true son, an obedient son. He declared, “I have kept my Father’s commandments.” [John 15:10.] Sanctification is a lifelong obedience. We can be greatly honored by being in co-partnership with Christ. “Take my yoke upon you,” He says, “and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] The obedience of which Christ has left us an example is perfect and complete. He lived the law in human nature, that human nature may receive Him by faith, and through the power given, become the sons of God. God’s love is magnified in His law by restricting and binding about the impulse to work against the attributes of God, and His great love magnifies the law and makes it honorable. He came not to do His own will, but the will of Him that sent Him.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)
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I pray that all will labor to put away everything like evil speaking. Let none climb upon the judgment seat, for God has not placed any of us there. The Lord would have us draw nigh unto Him. “Learn of me,” He says, “for I am meek and lowly of heart.” [Matthew 11:29.] He invites us to take His yoke, to lift His burdens, if we would learn of Him that great lesson of meekness and lowliness of mind. We are to be long-suffering, to bear with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)
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Satan has placed obstacles in the pathway to heaven, and has sought to make the unconverted soul discouraged from entering therein by the hindrances which he has originated. Satan has cast his hellish shadow athwart the pathway, but the Lord Jesus came into the world to dispel this shadow, to tear away the barriers, and leave the pathway open. When the soul is converted to Christ, the joy of infinite love flows in. Those who know Christ are willing to bear His burden, to cheerfully wear the yoke with Him. They do not dwell upon the sharp points of the prohibitions of the law, but discerning its spirit, they become laborers together with God. The cross to them is a pledge of the crown of glory. They lift up Jesus, ever keeping the prize of their high calling in Christ Jesus. They see before them the true Shepherd who says, “Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)
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I pray that all will labor to put away everything like evil speaking. Let none climb upon the judgment seat, for God has not placed any of us there. The Lord would have us draw nigh unto Him. “Learn of me,” He says, “for I am meek and lowly of heart.” [Matthew 11:29.] He invites us to take His yoke, to lift His burdens, if we would learn of Him that great lesson of meekness and lowliness of mind. We are to be long-suffering, to bear with one another in love, “endeavoring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bonds of peace.” [Ephesians 4:3.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)
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The experienced workers, who have in the past anticipated the wants of the cause, do a noble work when in the place of carrying all the burdens themselves, they lay them upon the shoulders of younger men and women, and educate them as Elijah educated Elisha. David offered to God a tribute of gratitude because of the divine teaching and guidance he had received. “O God, thou hast taught me from my youth,” he declared. [Psalm 71:17.] Those who in the message have borne the burden and heat of the day are to remember that the same Lord who taught them in their youth, inviting them, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me” [Matthew 11:29], and giving them the light of truth, is just as willing to teach young men and young women today as He was to teach them.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)
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By the acceptance of Christ, as a personal Saviour, in whom we humbly trust, we are cleansed from sin. He calls, “Follow me.” “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” [Matthew 11:29.] The mercy of Christ has made us overseers of His workmen. The record of the opportunities and privileges that are now ours will be irrevocable. Shall we be among those who shall respond with joy to the words, Where is the flock that I gave you, my beautiful flock?Manuscript Releases, vol. 7 [Nos. 419-525]
A Presentation on Ellen White Geared to the Bicentennial By R. W. Olson
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“I want an humble heart, a meek and quiet spirit. Wherein my feelings have been permitted to arise in any instance, it was wrong. Jesus has said, ‘Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls.’ (Matthew 11:29).Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)
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The Lord does not approve of the spirit that is circulating through the office. Better, far better, would it be for those who suppose themselves to be in authority, dealing with human minds, to first place themselves under Christ’s discipline, and heed His call, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] The very thing that ought to be done is not done. The yoke of restraint and obedience to Christ is not worn. When this yoke is worn, and then only, will you learn Christ’s ways and Christ’s methods. You will learn how to educate and treat every soul of the heritage which he has bought with the price of His blood.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)
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We are all to remember that we are under the yoke of Christ, and we must not disgrace our Saviour or the yoke He has invited us to wear. We will just as surely rule our spirit as we wear the yoke. Christ has said, “Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] It is the work of the Holy Spirit to make us willing to learn of Jesus, who was Himself meek and lowly in heart.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)
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While lifting the cross He says to us, “Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” [Mark 8:34.] He alone can make us capable of responding when He says, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] This means that self must be denied every day. Christ can give the noble resolve, the will to suffer, to do, and to fight the battles of the Lord with persevering energy. The weakest, aided by divine grace, may have strength to be more than overcomers. Oh, we need an abiding Christ! We must have more than a fitful service. Learning of Jesus we will copy His character, His meekness, His lowliness.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)
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Is it not possible for those handling sacred responsibilities to remember that in their several positions of trust they are to manifest exactitude in every respect, as examples of Jesus Christ? Their position as superiors demands this of them. But whether they be superiors, equals, or inferiors, they must begin at the beginning. Christ says, “Take my yoke of restraint and obedience upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you shall find rest.” [Matthew 11:29.] The heart will then be made right with God through the creative power of Christ. Partakers of His divine nature, they are transformed. Then the whole building, fitly framed together, groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord.14LtMs, Lt 178, 1899, par. 20
The first work of teachers, physicians, directors, is to submit themselves to the yoke of Christ. They must obey the words, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me.” [Matthew 11:29.] This is the result of keeping self under the sanctification of the truth. Our first business, and that which should always be made the highest, is to expel from the soul temple everything that will not harmonize with Christ. His Spirit must abide in us by faith. We are to keep the heart with all diligence, “for out of it are the issues of life.” [Proverbs 4:23.] Then pleasant words will be spoken, notwithstanding that temptations are pressing in to occupy the soul temple.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)
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O what a work needs to be done. The highest place we can occupy is sitting as did Mary at the feet of Jesus, learning of Him. The music of His voice charms the soul. When teachers receive Christ into their hearts as an abiding Guest, the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, will be theirs, to impart in words, in attitude, and in example. Christ is an Instructor to whom it is well that we all take heed. “He that hath sent me is with me,” He declared; “the Father hath not left me alone.” [John 8:29.] No storm of human or satanic wrath could disturb the calm of His perfect communion with God. He says to us, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] It is the love of self that interposes between the soul and God. It is the absence of sanctification of mind, soul, and spirit to God that leads to criticism and complaint.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)
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Those who have taken this solemn covenant upon themselves, have pledged themselves to receive the Word of God and obey it. But they do not do this. They do not place themselves in obedience to the requirements of God. The surrender to God must be complete. “If ye love me,” Christ says, “keep my commandments.” [Verse 15.] “Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] My yoke is not, as many suppose, a yoke of bondage. It is a yoke of perfect freedom, linking man with God.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)
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I shall not be unfaithful in warning you. The spiritual life of the Wessels family is of more consequence than food or raiment or display. The Lord calls for men and women who are cherishing a Christlike love for the world, saying, “Go work today in my vineyard.” [Matthew 21:28.] Will you respond to the call. The Lord wants all there is of every soul He has purchased. He calls you to come under His banner, and serve in His army. He asks you to shine as lights in the world. There is no place for pleasure lovers or spendthrifts in His work. He calls saying, “Follow me.” It will require integrity of soul and high moral resolve to practice self-denial in all things; but this will bring men and women to the place where they will heed the voice which says, “Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly of heart.” [Matthew 11:29.]Manuscript Releases, vol. 10 [Nos. 771-850]
MR No. 816—Nearness and Delay of the Second Advent
10MR 273.3
Spending Too Much Time Getting Educated in the United States—I would counsel you not to advise Pomare [A Maori student from New Zealand sent to Battle Creek to gain a training to work among his people.] to remain in Battle Creek longer. Let him go to his field of labor, to use the knowledge that he has already gained, and in yoking up with Jesus Christ he will become a laborer together with God. The loading down of one man with degree after degree of study will not take the place of learning in the school of Christ His meekness and His lowliness of heart. “Learn of Me,” said the greatest Teacher the world ever knew, “for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:29).Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)
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We need not feel undue anxiety. We must learn the lesson of faith and trust. Let us commit the spiritual needs of our soul to Him who has loved us and given His precious life that He might make it possible for us to learn of Him who is meek and lowly in heart. While lifting the cross He says to us, “He that will come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” [Mark 8:34.] Christ alone can make us capable of responding when He says, “Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] This means that every day self must be denied. Christ can give us the noble resolve, the will, to suffer and to fight the battles of the Lord with persevering energy. The weakest, aided by divine grace, may have strength to be more than conquerors.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)
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May God let His blessing rest upon every one here today. Let us come to Him in sincerity and sit at His feet. Let us seek to learn of Him, for He says, “I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] May God’s blessing rest upon us. May the heavenly current of health and life and love flow into our hearts, and then flow forth to those who need it most.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)
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I think of you all because peculiar temptations come to every soul upon the weakest point in their character. That weak point needs to be strengthened and conformed in righteousness. Following Jesus Christ means that you are doing the very same works of righteousness which Christ would do were He in your place. Following always implies obedience. No soldier can follow his commander unless he obeys orders. Following means imitation. In every case of action you are to do just as Christ would do in your place. “Learn of me,” says the Great Teacher. [Matthew 11:29.] Then keep your eye on the copy. Christ is our model. We are to do all things to His name’s glory, and in the love that Christ has for us individually.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)
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We have not been satisfied with planting the standard of truth in one or two places, and then hovering over these places and giving them all the advantages, while the world, which is God’s vineyard, is left unworked. We must not remain in a few places, as if it depended on the minister to hold the church together lest it fall to pieces. Individually church members must heed the invitation of Christ, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart.” [Matthew 11:29.] Every soul must take Christ’s yoke and learn of Him, His meekness, His patience, His piety and goodness. When God’s people are meek and lowly of heart, they will be able to stand in any place and under any circumstances. They have taken the yoke of restraint and self-denial, and are seeing daily the necessity of trusting not in man, but in God.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)
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Beginnings may be made in every prominent place where camp meetings are held. Instead of following the example of the workers in America in creating building after building, make small beginnings. Count the cost of every undertaking, that you may know that you will be able to finish. Draw as little as possible from the treasury. It needs men of faith and financial ability to plan and devise economically, for sanitariums must be erected with a limited outlay of means. Buildings in which to begin the work can often be secured at low cost. Christ invites every worker, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)
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The heavenly universe looks upon an absence of meekness and lowliness of heart. The self-exaltation, the feeling of swelling importance, makes the human agent so large in his own estimation that he feels that he has no need of a Saviour, no need to wear Christ’s yoke. But the invitation to each soul is, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)
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Let there be less dependence on human counsel and advice. Why turn from the One who is all-sufficient to ask counsel of finite human beings. Why not make God your confidence, saying, “Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life.” [John 6:68.] Have we not all acted disrespectfully and uncourteously toward the One to whom we owe our life and all we have? Let us no longer turn from the light which lighteth every man to the uncertain wisdom of those who have no power except that which they first receive from God. Christ has invited us to come to Him, saying, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, ... and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Manuscript Releases, vol. 20 [Nos. 1420-1500]
MR No. 1426—Ellen White Acknowledges Her Imperfection
20MR 23.2
I want a humble heart, a meek and quiet spirit. Wherein my feelings have been permitted to arise in any instance, it was wrong. Jesus has said, “Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:29).Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)
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Humility, self-denial, benevolence, and the payment of a faithful tithe, these show that the grace of God is working in the heart. The greatest Teacher, the greatest Physician, the world has ever known gave many lessons on the need of humility. These lessons his followers are to bring into the practical life. They are to live lives of self-denial and self-sacrifice. To many this will be a new experience, but on it their salvation depends. “He that will come after me,” Christ said, “let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” [Mark 8:34.] Following Christ produces the virtues of Christ’s character. Humility is a precious grace, peculiarly pleasing to God. Christ says, “Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Those who follow Christ will overcome temptations, and will receive the glorious reward of eternal life. And to Christ they will render all the praise and glory.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)
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Christians should carry with them the sweet fragrance of Christ’s righteousness, showing that they have taken His yoke upon them, complying with the invitation, “Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Are you learning daily in the school of Christ, learning how to dismiss your doubts and evil-surmisings, learning how to be fair and noble at all times in your dealings with your brethren, for your own sake and for Christ’s sake? You have often taken selfish advantage of them. When you wish to, you can show great sharpness in your dealing. This tarnishes your soul.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)
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The Lord’s way is always the best way. We are safe while we follow Him who says, “Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart.” [Matthew 11:29.] If Christ, the Majesty of heaven, is meek and lowly, how much more ought we to be, who are under sentence of death for disobedience. The influence of our physicians in the sanitarium should be such as to encourage meekness and lowliness. Men are not to be exalted as great and wonderful. It is God who is to be magnified.15LtMs, Lt 51, 1900, par. 15
My brother, keep yourself in the school of Christ where you can ever learn of Jesus, else you will be left to follow your own wisdom, which will prove to be foolishness. You have a superficial spiritual education. The Lord will be your guide if you will receive His lessons. He says, “Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Verse 29.] Christ’s yoke is a yoke of restraint and obedience. All who follow Christ will learn of Him. When temptation comes, they will look to Him for grace and help.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)
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Let us put far from us every feeling of self-exaltation. Let us prepare to be good soldiers of the cross by learning the lesson Christ gave when He said, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)
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If all, old and young, were seeking more earnestly to acquire all the knowledge possible on healthful living, and to reform their habits of eating, drinking, and dressing in accordance with the principles of temperance, they would have a life-saving influence. May the Lord impress all who are engaged in the work of educating with the fact that before they can be acceptable, God-fearing, intelligence teachers, they must be daily learners in the school of Christ. “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me,” says the great Teacher, “and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] If this can be carried out in the practical life in the school to be established in Sheridan, you will have the blessing of God and complete success. The life which God has entrusted to us is to be regarded as sacred, to be preserved by healthful living, for the service of the Master.Manuscript Releases, vol. 20 [Nos. 1420-1500]
MR No. 1490—Minds to Be Spiritual, Not Carnal: The Cross to Be Central in Preaching; Fanaticism and Trivial Ideas to Be Avoided
20MR 339.4
Like the serpent gliding stealthily along, fanaticism has been stealing in to cause variance and strife, to take the attention of the people of God from elevating, eternal truth. I charge my brethren and sisters not to give heed to fables. Do not put into the minds of others the erroneous theories which should never be entertained. Teach what Christ taught. He said, “Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:29). His lessons contain just what is needed in these last days. There is no need to bring in a mass of rubbish which in the end will be consumed. Let us not give to the world the impression that we are a body of fanatics.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)
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Remember, my brother, that the God of providence still walks among us, although His footsteps are not seen, although His positive and direct workings are not recognized or understood. For the good of the cause of God, call a halt. Wear the yoke of Christ. “Take my yoke upon you,” He says, “and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] At present your imagination is diseased. You do not know your bearings. Study your Bible calmly and prayerfully. Measure yourself by the measurement of other men rather than by your own measurement. From the light given me by God, you have brought into your past work human feelings and human wisdom, and this has produced results which it will require all wisdom of God’s delegated servants to counteract. At present you are not acting as a sane man, and your brethren will have to know this, else some of them will think that you are really inspired by God.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)
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The Lord would have every worker to consider his way of work. Shall I be able to complete the tower, or shall I be a laughingstock to those who would be glad to ridicule the work begun, but in such a style of extravagance it could not be finished? All who take hold of the work for this time should walk and work as did the Majesty of heaven. “Learn of me,” He says, “for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:29. “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” Matthew 16:24. Those who claim to be the sent of God should not suppose they can have every indulgence that money can obtain, with the supposition that it gives them influence. How many workers could be kept in the field, and how long, if they adopted this plan?Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)
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From the first of your experience you have not been truly converted. Instead of receiving the Holy Spirit, you have refused to repent of your sins and work diligently for the salvation of your soul. Will you close up your way by your stubborn persistence in following your own will? You have so high an opinion of yourself that you do not know the meaning of the words, “Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] You need to learn of Christ His meekness and lowliness.Our Father Cares
Tender, Loving, Compassionate, May 3
OFC 135.4
Jesus calls us to Himself not simply to refresh us with His grace and presence for a few hours, and then to send us forth from His light to walk apart from Him in sadness and gloom. No, no. He tells us that we must abide with Him and He with us. Wherever His work is to be done He is present—tender, loving, and compassionate. He has prepared for you and me an abiding dwelling place in Himself. He is our refuge. Our experience should broaden and deepen. Jesus has opened up all the divine fullness of His inexpressible love, and He declares to you, Ye “are labourers together with God” (1 Corinthians 3:9). O what meaning these words have—“Abide in me” (John 15:4), “Take my yoke upon you” (Matthew 11:29). Will we take it? for the promise is, “Ye shall find rest unto your souls.” There is rest, complete rest in abiding in Christ.3That I May Know Him, 45.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)
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We are in this world to be a help and a blessing to one another, uniting with Christ Jesus in restoring the moral image of God in man. This is our work. In order to do it, we must learn of Christ. “Take my yoke upon you,” He says, “and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] In this promise there are no “ifs” or “ands.” Those who have experience in wearing Christ’s yoke of restraint and obedience know what it means to have perfect peace and rest in Him.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)
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To you comes the invitation, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] This lesson you have yet to learn. By your example you are to show that you are a Christian.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)
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You must not expect that your path in Australia will be a smooth one. No, you will have trials, but you must carry your troubles to One who knows. Always keep your armor on. Let not the enemy gain any advantage. You are where the Lord would have you. Lift with all the power the Lord has given you. But be sure not to take too many burdens. Nothing is gained in doing this. To every man God has given his work. All have not the same line of work to do. Learn what your part is and then act. Be not at all afraid to speak the truth plainly and distinctly. Cling to the mighty One. He is your Counselor. Look not to man, neither make flesh your arm. “Learn of me,” says the greatest Teacher the world has ever seen; “for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)
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The Bible was opened to the students, but the teachers needed to wear the yoke of Christ, to do His will and His way, to learn in His school meekness and lowliness of heart. Had they done this, selfishness, jealousy, and evil-surmising would have been given up as expensive lines of goods, unprofitable to trade upon. Had they complied with the invitation, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me” [Matthew 11:29], they would during the school term have gained an experience of the highest value. While wearing the yoke of Christ and lifting His burdens, laboring together with Him, they would have lost themselves in Him. Seeking to strengthen and bless and uplift one another, they would have forgotten their supposed differences. Trying to exert a right influence upon one another, they would have brought to the foundation not hay, wood, and stubble—differences and selfishness—but gold, silver, and precious stones—Christlike words and deeds—which will stand the test of fire, for they are imperishable.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)
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No man is to take up the work of a minister of Jesus Christ until he has complied with the invitation, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] God’s ministers are to show forth in their lives the unselfish love which Christ constantly taught and perfectly exemplified. Thus is to be shown the marked distinction between those who love God and keep His commandments and those who are standing under the black banner of Satan. God’s people are ever to reveal the works of righteousness. They are to show that they are guided by pure, elevated motives; that they realize that they are bound by heavenly obligations to represent Christ by standing steadfastly under the bloodstained banner.16LtMs, Lt 21, 1901, par. 39
The Saviour said, “Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” [Mark 8:34.] Let those who claim to be teaching the gospel of truth reveal by their lives that they have accepted the yoke of Christ, that they have complied with the invitation, “Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)
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The Holy Spirit, which God has given to dwell in our hearts, never leads to envy. Working by this Spirit, God gives more grace to all who humbly seek Him for strength and power to overcome their evil propensities. “Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.” [Verse 6.] He does not hear the prayers of the proud, the self-sufficient, who trust in themselves as capable of standing first. But He gives grace to the humble. “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep; let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.” [Verses 7-9.] Instead of afflicting your souls because you cannot have the supremacy, humble yourselves before God. Cherish the spirit that dwelt in Christ. “Learn of me,” says the great Teacher; “for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” [James 4:10.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)
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The present showing is sufficient to prove to all who have the true missionary spirit that the “regular lines” may prove a failure and a snare. God helping His people, the circle of kings who dared to take such great responsibilities, shall never again exercise their unsanctified power in the so-called “regular lines.” Too much power has been invested in unrevived, unreformed human agencies. Let not selfishness and covetousness be allowed to outline the work which must be done <now and in the future> to fulfil the grand, noble commission which Christ has given to every disciple. He, our Lord and Master, has given us an example in His life of self-sacrifice of the way in which we must work to advance the kingdom of God. <Christ says, “Learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly of heart. Take My yoke upon you, and ye shall find rest to your souls.”> [Matthew 11:29.]Our High Calling
“Learn of Me,” April 3
OHC 99.1
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:29.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)
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Like the serpent gliding stealthily along, fanaticism has been stealing in, to cause variance and strife, to take the attention of the people of God from elevating, eternal truth. I charge my brethren and sisters not to give heed to fables. Do not put into the minds of others the erroneous theories which should never be entertained. Teach what Christ taught. He said, “Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] His lessons contain just what is needed in these last days. There is no need to bring in a mass of rubbish, which in the end will be consumed. Let us not give to the world the impression that we are a body of fanatics.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)
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My brethren, I entreat you not to seek to be first. Learn of Him who has said, “I am meek and lowly in heart.” [Matthew 11:29.] Learning of Him, you shall find rest. Day by day you will gain an experience in the things of God, day by day realize the greatness of His salvation and the glory of a connection with Him. Constantly you will learn better how to practice His virtues and reveal His attributes. And constantly you will grow more like Him in nobility of character.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)
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God calls upon His servants to give a decided, earnest call to reformation, repentance, and conversion, that His people may co-operate with Him. The excellence of a genuine connection with Christ comes with obedience to the words, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] The worker who has this experience has an intense longing to know the fulness of the love that passes knowledge. His capacity to enjoy the love of God constantly increases. Learning daily in the school of Christ, he has a constantly increasing capacity to grasp the meaning of the sublime truths that are as far-reaching as eternity. “The path of the just is as a shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” [Proverbs 4:18.] His knowledge enlarges; for to grow in grace means to have increased ability to understand the truth.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)
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Those who are successful in working for God must obtain wisdom from on high. Of himself man can do nothing aright. And when success crowns the efforts of a worker, he is in no case to glorify himself. Those who work for God must hide self in Christ. “Learn of Me,” said the great Teacher, “for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Even in the busiest activities of life we are to hold quiet communion with Jesus; only thus can we gain the clear discernment that enables us to seize every advantage that God presents for the blessing of the world.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)
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O, it will be a blessed thing for you when your natural self-will is changed for a child-like, teachable, submissive spirit. Lean not to your own understanding; for it will lead you into false paths. Conform to the mind of Christ. Wear His yoke. Sit at His feet, and learn of Him. He says to you, “Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart.” [Matthew 11:29.] Then you will find rest. You will know that Christ’s yoke is easy and His burden light. As you recognize Christ’s authority, allowing Him to lead and guide you, you will feel the need of obeying Him.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)
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Unless you are cleansed from every vestige of this harshness, this hardheartedness, you will never enter the gates of the city of God. A reformation is needed in your life. Will you not think of what you are, and of what you may be through Jesus Christ? He gives to you the invitation, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your soul.” [Matthew 11:29.] In accepting this invitation you will learn by personal experience that Christ’s yoke is easy and His burden light.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)
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I honor Elder Daniells’ judgment on this question. He kept before him Elder Olsen’s experience. To Elder Olsen was given plainly stated instruction as to how the Lord regarded such matters, but he had not the courage to say, “I cannot betray sacred trusts.” Instead, he linked himself with wrongdoers and thus made himself equally guilty with them. When one of God’s appointed stewards is unfaithful in his stewardship, in the little as well as in the large responsibilities committed to him, he must heartily repent of his shortcomings, else he will never see the kingdom of God. Even now Elder Olsen has to be closely guarded by his brethren, lest at times the minds of his sons shall have too large an influence over his own mature, experienced judgment. We thank the Lord that his sons are seeking to do valiant service for God. Let them sit humbly at the feet of Jesus and learn of Him His meekness and lowliness. “Learn of Me,” He says; “for I am meek and lowly in heart.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)
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“Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Those who obey this word know by experience what it means to find rest.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)
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Those who are successful in working for God must obtain wisdom from on high. Of himself man can do nothing aright. And when success crowns the efforts of a worker, he is in no case to glorify himself. Those who work for God must hide self in Christ. “Learn of me,” said the great Teacher, “for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Even in the busiest activities of life we are to hold quiet communion with Jesus; for only thus can we gain the clear discernment that enables us to seize every advantage that God presents for the blessing of the world.Christian Education
Chapter 19—To Teachers
CE 151.2
Many of those children have not had proper training at home. They have been sadly neglected. Some have been left to do as they pleased; others have been found fault with and discouraged. But little pleasantness and cheerfulness have been shown toward them, and but few words of approval have been spoken to them. The defective characters of the parents have been inherited, and the discipline given by these defective characters has been objectionable in the formation of characters. Solid timbers have not been brought into the character building. There is no more important work that can be done than the educating and training of these youth and children. The teachers who work in this part of the Lord’s vineyard need to learn first how to be self-possessed, keeping their own temper and feelings under control, in subjection to the Holy Spirit of God. They should give evidence of having not a one-sided experience, but a well balanced mind, a symmetrical character so that they can be trusted because they are conscientious Christians, themselves under the chief Teacher, who has said, “Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly of heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Then learning in Christ’s school daily they can educate children and youth.Reflecting Christ
Heart Missionaries Are Needed, August 18
RC 244.5
Educated workers who are consecrated to God can do service in a greater variety of ways and can accomplish more extensive work than can those who are uneducated. Their discipline of mind places them on vantage ground. But those who have neither great talents nor extensive education may minister acceptably to others. God will use men who are willing to be used. It is not the most brilliant or the most talented persons whose work produces the greatest and most lasting results. Men and women are needed who have heard a message from heaven. The most effective workers are those who respond to the invitation, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me” (Matthew 11:29).Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)
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Brethren, let us learn to wear the yoke of Christ. “Take My yoke upon you,” He says, “and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] This is the rest we all so much need. God wants every one of us to sit in humility at His feet, learning of Him. We must watch every word and act; for we cannot afford to destroy the confidence that our brethren have in us.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)
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Let all heed the invitation of Christ: “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)
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If you had twenty times the assurance that you now have, which leads you to repudiate those who do not accept your propositions as correct, it would not save your you. You need to feel the converting power of God. This would humble your heart. You need to heed the invitation, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Behold Him; for He is the One who will test your work, to see whether it is genuine. He says of you, “You are weighed in the balance, and found wanting.” [Daniel 5:27.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)
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My brother, heed the invitation of Christ, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Your safety depends on linking up with Christ and learning from Him.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)
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Christ is our Teacher. To Him we are to go for instruction. We are to heed His invitation, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] My brethren, try the wearing of Christ’s yoke. Come down from your spiritual stilts, and practice the grace of humility. Put away every evil surmising, and be willing to see the value of the gifts God has bestowed on your brethren. Remember that Christ is the Advocate of every man with whom you refuse to unite in service.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)
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For some time our poor brother has not known what pure, practical godliness is. He has taken himself into his own hands and has refused to respond to the invitation, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)
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No true Christian physician or minister of the gospel will feel that he is partially his own and that he can do as he pleases. At the present time, some clear-sighted, clean-hearted men are almost neutral in their influence; but they cannot long remain in this position without losing ground spiritually. They will begin to reflect the character of the man of sin instead of reflecting the character of the meek and lowly One, who has said, “Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Selected Messages Book 1
Perils of Dissecting Inspired Messages
1SM 42.3
Some sit in judgment on the Scriptures, declaring that this or that passage is not inspired, because it does not strike their minds favorably. They cannot harmonize it with their ideas of philosophy and science, “falsely so called” (1 Timothy 6:20). Others for different reasons question portions of the Word of God. Thus many walk blindly where the enemy prepares the way. Now, it is not the province of any man to pronounce sentence upon the Scriptures, to judge or condemn any portion of God’s Word. When one presumes to do this, Satan will create an atmosphere for him to breathe which will dwarf spiritual growth. When a man feels so very wise that he dares to dissect God’s Word, his wisdom is, with God, counted foolishness. When he knows more, he will feel that he has everything to learn. And his very first lesson is to become teachable. “Learn of me,” says the Great Teacher; “for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:29).Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)
Ms 110, 1903
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We are to sit at the feet of Jesus and learn how to be like Him. “Learn of Me;” He says, “for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)
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Christ’s invitation to all is, “Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart. As you learn to practice My meekness and lowliness, My patience and forbearance, as you learn to speak words fragrant with love, you will find rest unto your souls.” [See Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)
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“Follow your Redeemer in self-denial and self-sacrifice. Many do not seem to understand that they are to follow in the footsteps of their Redeemer. To every one He gives the invitation, ‘Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.’ [Matthew 11:29.] Those who respond to this invitation, those who obey the will of Christ and learn His lessons find rest and peace. This is the only way in which to find health of body, soul, and spirit.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)
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“Take My yoke,” said Christ, “and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] The rest that Christ gives brings the peace that passes all understanding. This peace we may have in our hearts by complying with Christ’s conditions for finding rest. “I will write upon him My new name.” [Revelation 3:12.] We may not now fully understand what some of these things mean. Let us leave with the Lord that which He has not revealed. When we see the King in His beauty, we shall understand many things that now we do not understand.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)
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Many profess to abide in Christ, but cherish imperfections of character. Their names may be on the church book; but if they persist in clinging to imperfections of character, it is manifest that they are not “born again.” [John 3:3.] God desires us to put away everything that is wrong and to come to the foot of the Cross to learn of Jesus. “Learn of Me,” Christ says: “for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] In this life we are to prepare for promotion to the higher grade, the school above, by learning of Jesus.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)
Lt 180, 1903
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“Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me,” and by your obedience to the principles of God’s law you will find rest to your souls. [Matthew 11:29.] Obedience to God’s law causes a boundless gratitude to spring up in the heart—a gratitude that never fails while the human agent continues to obey. The world has lost the man who wears Christ’s yoke. While he is thus united to Christ, he cannot bind up with earthly unions. He cannot bind himself to man’s service; for he is Christ’s. As he thinks of what heaven has done for him, his heart is stirred with boundless love and adoring gratitude. He is under the control of the supreme influence exerted by the gospel over the one who realizes the value that God has placed on him. He has been born again, and has been given a new heart. He realizes the responsibility resting upon him. Christ has linked him to Himself. He has seen Christ as God manifest in the flesh, and the wonderful sight has been so deeply impressed in his mind that it cannot be effaced. He moves in a region of which Christ is the center of attraction. Willingly he subjects himself to the authority of Christ, and the Saviour exerts over him a transforming influence. The Spirit takes of the things of Christ and shows them to him, illuminating his life. He is a new creature in Christ.Selected Messages Book 1
Chapter 13—Importance of Receiving the Holy Spirit
1SM 110.4
“The moment His yoke is adjusted to your neck, that moment it is found easy; then the heaviest spiritual labor can be performed, the heaviest burdens borne, because the Lord gives the strength and the power, and He gives gladness in doing the work. Mark the points: ‘Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart’ (Matthew 11:29). Who is it that speaks thus?—The Majesty of heaven, the King of glory. He desires that your conception of spiritual things shall be purified from the dross of selfishness, the defilement of a crooked, coarse, unsympathetic nature. You must have an inward, higher experience. You must obtain a growth in grace by abiding in Christ. When you are converted, you will not be a hindrance, but will strengthen your brethren.”Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)
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Oh, we need so much the power of the Holy Spirit. We are not in heaven; we are in the midst of the turmoil and din and strife of this earth. Let us then put on Christ, and love as brethren. You may be full [of] energy and running over with zeal, but remember that this is of no avail unless your zeal and energy are tempered with the meekness and lowliness of Christ. Unless you learn in His school, you will make many mistakes. He invites us, as churches and individuals, to take His yoke upon us and learn of Him. The promise is, “Ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)
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Oh, we need so much the power of the Holy Spirit. We are not in heaven; we are in the midst of the turmoil and din and strife of this earth. Let us then put on Christ, and love as brethren. You may be full of energy and running over with zeal, but remember that this is of no avail unless your zeal and energy are tempered with the meekness and lowliness of Christ. Unless you learn in His school, you will make many mistakes. He invites us, as churches and as individuals, to take His yoke upon us and learn of Him. The promise is, “ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)
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19LtMs, Lt 31, 1904, par. 2
You can all harmonize in Christian love and sympathy, each accommodating himself to the other. I do not say that a separation between Brother Burden and Dr. Kress would be wrong, but, my brethren, if the cause demands your service in the same place, do not separate, but fulfil God’s purpose for you by blending together. Christ addresses you all when He says, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Read and study the prayer that Christ offered for His disciples just before His crucifixion, and determine to become one in heart with your fellow workers. A rich blessing will come to you as you do this. None of you needs be unhappy for a moment.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)
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I have a message to bear for my ministering brethren. The Lord calls upon you to love one another as Christ has loved you. Cease your censuring and draw together in harmony. Respond to the invitation, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me.” [Matthew 11:29.] Christ has pledged Himself to renovate the soul through the influence of sacred truth. This truth, received into the heart, will soften and subdue, refine and purify. The outworking of this truth in the life gives evidence of the transforming power of the grace of Christ. It brings a wisdom that is divine in its healing strength. This is life eternal—to know God and Jesus Christ, whom He has sent. All other knowledge is inferior to this.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)
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“Learn of Me,” said the Great Teacher; “for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] He who is not taught of God cannot be a safe teacher. He who is willing to be controlled by the law of God is prepared to stand as a wise teacher, kindly but firmly requiring obedience. From the study of God’s Word he gathers strength for the performance of his work.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)
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When you agree to wear Christ’s yoke, when you heed the invitation, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls” [Matthew 11:29], you will cease to bind yokes on the necks of others. You will cease to find fault. You will no longer regard it as a virtue to differ from others. You will dwell on those points on which you can agree.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)
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Let each one now inquire, How can I best live the truth as it is in Jesus. Heed His words, “Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Seek in some humble way to do service for the Master by helping others to obtain a clearer view of Him. Not all can make large offerings. Not all can do great works, magnificent deeds; but all can learn of Him His meekness and lowliness. All can control the desire to be first and can be filled with apostolic zeal. The meekness and lowliness of Christ, revealed in your life, will bring you into places where you can do service for Christ. The unselfish act, the warmth of a kindly spirit will do its work, resting agitated souls and bringing assurance and peace and hope.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)
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We have no time now, Brother Burden, to lose. We have a work to do for the Master; and if you cannot take hold with your brethren, go somewhere and lay hold. But you must never think you can do this work after your individual ideas, because they are not all perfect, and you will have to learn as all others. We must blend together. “Take My yoke upon you,” says Christ, “for I am meek and lowly of heart and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Rest will only come in perfect submission to Christ.Selected Messages Book 2
Aged Workers to Be Teachers and Counselors
2SM 227.5
David offered to God a tribute of gratitude for the divine teaching and guidance he had received. “O God, thou hast taught me from my youth” (Psalm 71:17), he declared. Those who in the history of the message have borne the burden and heat of the day, are to remember that the same Lord who taught them from their youth, inviting them, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me” (Matthew 11:29), and giving them the light of truth, is just as willing to teach young men and women today as He was to teach them.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)
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Everyone who submits his will and his way and wears the yoke presented by Christ will understand His words, “Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me.” More freedom is theirs. “Take my yoke upon you,” saith Christ, “and learn of me, and ye shall find rest to your soul.” [Matthew 11:29.] I believe that God will give you His grace. It is your privilege, brethren, and your positive duty, to look to Christ. He is your Teacher and is just as willing to teach you if you ask Him, or to teach another to teach you. Only look and live. Drink in the display of His grace, His loveliness and sufficiency. Make all things bright and joyous. We want to take hold with you. We are to be a strength and support to each other. All individuals have not the same precise methods.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 20 (1905)
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Let men with the love of Jesus in their hearts go forth to give the invitation, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Such workers we may encourage, saying, I am sure that you will exert an influence for good in this grand and holy work, if you will take heed to yourselves, realizing that you are subjects of saving grace, brought into sacred family relationship with God, through Jesus Christ, and commissioned to work for the saving of souls.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 20 (1905)
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God calls upon His workers in the Southern field to unify and become a complete whole. “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me,” He says, “for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Why do those who have the same truth and the same Christ frame cruel yokes for their necks, refusing to subject themselves to the Saviour’s yoke. When you accept one half of the messages sent you, and refuse the other part because it does not favor your plans, you are refusing to wear the yoke and bear the burden of Christ.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 20 (1905)
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I am instructed to present these principles, the message to which I have listened in the night season. I am to present the underlying principles of the Christian warfare. All who truly love the Lord Jesus will accept His yoke and learn of Him. “Learn of Me,” said the holy, sanctified Teacher, “for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 20 (1905)
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Christ has said that what He saw the Father do He did also in His mission and work. We are here below as learners of Christ, when we accept Christ entirely as our Saviour, submerging our will in Christ’s will, having no will of our own—for our will is altogether untrustworthy. Believe, my brethren and my sisters, believe that He will do this work with power in and through you, if you do not hinder the Lord Jesus by getting in His way and gathering up a whole burden of human theories you consider very wise, but which hinder His pure, correct working out of heavenly principles. Unless you see your mistakes, He cannot work with you; and you are obliged to work alone. And what perplexities you bring into the work! It is not a genuine, stable work, and your supposed helpfulness is a continual working against Christ’s methods. “He that gathereth not with Me scattereth abroad.” [Matthew 12:30.] Take time to pray. It pays always to get down off your stilts of self-knowledge and self-righteousness and come as a little child to Christ. Feel and do just as He has invited you: “Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)
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Let us heed the injunction of Christ, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)
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We must consent to accept the invitation, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Urge upon the people the need of unity in Christ. It is through disunion that the enemy comes in and sows his seed. We need the truth on every point. We need less of our own words and more of the Word of God. We are near the close of time, and we cannot afford to make a mistake. Truth will bear away the victory. We must “love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous.” [1 Peter 3:8.] We must practice Christian politeness. A soft answer to cruel thrusts turns away wrath.Sons and Daughters of God
We Learn of Christ, March 2
SD 68.1
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:29.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)
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You cannot afford to make mistakes in the grand closing up of the work of God. You must walk humbly with God. The Prince of Life, the Son of God, in His earthly life prayed much in His human necessities with strong crying and tears. He says to you, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Our rest comes in wearing the yoke of Christ.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)
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Unless our teachers seek the things that are above, students will go from the school unprepared to stand the tests and trials of these last days. Christ is our pattern; study His ways and His methods. Do not think that your ways are perfect, and you have no need for reform; for unless the grace of Christ’s meekness is upon you, you will not know the way of the Lord. There is a lack of spirituality. Some have not been learning of Christ; they have not accepted the invitation, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)
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When any man becomes self-sufficient, filled with self-confidence, that man should be relieved of all responsibility. We should pray for him that he may learn the lesson of Christ: “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)
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God’s messengers are to sense their grave responsibility. They are to trust humbly in God. The Lord calls now for conscientious, humble minutemen. He invites them, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] The Lord Jesus came to our world as its Redeemer. He came as an example to all men. The world was in need of a correct representation of the future inhabitants of the city of God.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)
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Men who are placed in offices of responsibility are not to consider that their position gives them the right to rule over men and women who are working under the direction of the Holy Spirit. I am bidden to say to every soul, Put yourself under discipline to Christ. Be led by His Word. Heed His instruction, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Temperance
Chapter 5—Help for the Tempted
Te 120.2
Tenderly He bade the toiling people, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:29.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)
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I am instructed to say to you, Let your influence encourage; learn the Christ science of prevailing prayer. Go to your new field of labor in the fear of God, and feed the flock of God with pure provender thoroughly winnowed from the chaff. Teach the truth in simplicity, so that the little child can understand it. The Lord has a purpose in moving you to a missionary field, and He wants you to carry with you a sense of your individual responsibility. You are to be taught of God. His Word is to be your lesson book. “Learn of Me,” says the great Teacher; “for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Let the tenderness and meekness of Christ be seen in your life. You have much to learn in this respect.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)
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When I was visiting the Paradise Valley Sanitarium, about three years ago, I spoke nearly every morning at five o’clock to the workers, and at a later hour to the patients. There was among the patients one man who seemed always depressed. I learned that he believed the theory of the Bible doctrines, but could not exercise faith to appropriate to himself the promises of God. Morning after morning I would speak to the patients about faith and urge them to believe the words of God. Yet this poor man seemed unable to admit that he had faith. I talked with him alone. I would present the truth in every way possible, then I would ask him if he could not believe that Christ was his individual Saviour and would help him. He has said to all who are weary and heavy laden, “Take My yoke upon you.” Do not wear a yoke of your own framing. “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)
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I write this to you lest you should suppose that because there is some hindrance to the arrival of the one who was chosen for the presidency of Southern California, you should retain the position. We need for the place a man who has less confidence in his own human judgment, one who will act as Christ acted, who, though Himself the prince of life, made Himself of no reputation, and coming to a world that was all seared and marred with the curse, placed Himself as one among the most needy and dependent. When He revealed Himself to the world as its Saviour, He said, “Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 24 (1909)
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The experienced workers, who have in the past anticipated the wants of the cause, do a noble work when in the place of carrying all the burdens themselves they lay them upon the shoulders of younger men and women and educate them as Elijah educated Elisha. David offered to God a tribute of gratitude because of the divine teaching and guidance he had received. “O God, Thou hast taught me from my youth,” he declared. [Psalm 71:17.] Those who in the message have borne the burden and heat of the day are to remember that the same Lord who taught them in their youth, inviting them, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me” [Matthew 11:29], and giving them the light of truth, is just as willing to teach young men and women today as He was to teach them.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 25 (1910 - 1915)
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The Lord wants us to be Christlike, to represent to the world the beauties of Christian character. This has not always been done in this place by all the workers. When the character of Christ is reflected in God’s professed people, they will desire, not the place of greatest honor, but the place that God chooses for them. “Learn of Me,” the great Teacher said, “for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.] Christ wants us to work out the dispositions that He will work in as we yield our lives to His fashioning.Jesus, Name Above All Names
One Like the Sons of Men, December 5
JNN 357.3
Jesus emptied Himself, and in all that He did, self did not appear. He subordinated all things to the will of His Father. When His mission on earth was about to close, He could say, “I have glorified Thee on the earth: I have finished the work which Thou gavest Me to do” (John 17:4). And He bids us, “Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart.” “If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself” (Matthew 11:29; 16:24); let self be dethroned and no longer hold the supremacy of the soul.Testimonies for the Church, vol. 8
Chapter 32—The Work for this Time
8T 195.3
Christians should carry with them, wherever they go, the sweet fragrance of Christ’s righteousness, showing that they are complying with the invitation: “Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:29. Are you learning daily in the school of Christ—learning how to dismiss doubt and evil surmisings, learning how to be fair and noble in your dealings with your brethren, for your own sake, and for Christ’s sake?Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9
Chapter 20—The Publishing Work at College View
9T 190.3
“Learn of Me,” Christ says, “and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:29. Why do we not learn of the Saviour every day? Why do we not live in constant communion with Him, so that in our connection with one another we can speak and act kindly and courteously? Why do we not honor the Lord by manifesting tenderness and love for one another? If we speak and act in harmony with the principles of heaven, unbelievers will be drawn to Christ by their association with us.That I May Know Him
The Greatness of Humility, January 31
TMK 37.3
Yet Christ came in great humility. When He was here He pleased not Himself, but “humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” To His followers He says, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:29)....That I May Know Him
Tender, Loving, Compassionate, February 8
TMK 45.4
Jesus calls us to Himself not simply to refresh us with His grace and presence for a few hours, and then to send us forth from His light to walk apart from Him in sadness and gloom. No, no. He tells us that we must abide with Him and He with us. Wherever His work is to be done He is present—tender, loving, and compassionate. He has prepared for you and me an abiding dwelling place in Himself. He is our refuge. Our experience should broaden and deepen. Jesus has opened up all the divine fullness of His inexpressible love, and He declares to you, Ye “are labourers together with God” (1 Corinthians 3:9). O what meaning these words have—“Abide in me” (John 15:4), “Take my yoke upon you” (Matthew 11:29). Will we take it? for the promise is, “Ye shall find rest unto your souls.” There is rest, complete rest in abiding in Christ.12Letter 1a, 1894.Counsels on Health
Avoid Outward Display
CH 590.1
Humility, self-denial, benevolence, and the payment of a faithful tithe, these show that the grace of God is working in the heart. The greatest Teacher, the greatest Physician the world has ever known, gave many lessons on the need of humility. These lessons His followers are to bring into the practical life. They are to live lives of self-denial and self-sacrifice. To many this will be a new experience, but on it their salvation depends. “Whosoever will come after Me,” Christ said, “let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” Mark 8:34. Following Christ produces the virtues of Christ’s character. Humility is a precious grace, peculiarly pleasing to God. Christ says, “Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:29. Those who follow Christ will overcome temptation and will receive the glorious reward of eternal life. And to Christ they will render all the praise and glory.That I May Know Him
Monitor and Friend, March 24
TMK 89.2
Life is like a voyage. We have storm and sunshine, but we bear in mind that we are nearing the desired haven. We shall soon be beyond the storms and tempests. Our present duty is to hearken to the voice that says, “Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart” (Matthew 11:29). We must accept this invitation daily. The past is contained in the book where all things are written down. We cannot blot out the record, but we can learn many things if we choose. The past should teach us its lessons. As we make the past our monitor, we may also make it our friend. As we call to mind that in the past which has been disagreeable, let it teach us not to repeat it. In the future let nothing be traced which will cause regret in the by-and-by. We may now avoid a bad showing. Every day we live we are making our history. Today is ours, yesterday is beyond our amendment or control. Then let us not grieve the Spirit of God today, for tomorrow we shall not be able to recall this day; it will be yesterday to us....The Faith I Live By
Pride Comes Before a Fall, March 3
FLB 68.9
“Learn of me,” said Christ; “for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:29.15Testimonies for the Church 4:376.The Ministry of Healing
“Ye Shall Find Rest”
MH 71.2
Tenderly He bade the toiling people, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:29.The Ministry of Healing
Teaching Health Principles
MH 150.1
Educated workers who are consecrated to God can do service in a greater variety of ways and can accomplish more extensive work than can those who are uneducated. Their discipline of mind places them on vantage ground. But those who have neither great talents nor extensive education may minister acceptably to others. God will use men who are willing to be used. It is not the most brilliant or the most talented persons whose work produces the greatest and most lasting results. Men and women are needed who have heard a message from heaven. The most effective workers are those who respond to the invitation, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me.” Matthew 11:29.The Retirement Years
Older Ministers Should Educate Younger Workers
RY 45.3
David offered to God a tribute of gratitude for the divine teaching and guidance he had received. “O God, Thou hast taught me from my youth” (Psalm 71:17), he declared. Those who in the history of the message have borne the burden and heat of the day, are to remember that the same Lord who taught them from their youth, inviting them, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me” (Matthew 11:29), and giving them the light of truth, is just as willing to teach young men and women today as He was to teach them.The Story of Jesus
Chapter 10—Teachings of Christ
SJ 60.8
“Blessed are the meek.” Matthew 5:5. Christ says, “Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart.” Matthew 11:29. When He was wrongfully treated, He returned good for evil. In this He has given us an example, that we should do as He has done.The Upward Look
Never Yield Christian Principle, June 1
UL 166.5
Christ served as a true Son, an obedient Son. He declared, “I have kept my Father’s commandments” (John 15:10). Sanctification is a lifelong obedience. We can be greatly honored by being in co-partnership with Christ. “Take my yoke upon you,” He says, “and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:29). The obedience of which Christ has left us an example is perfect and complete....The Upward Look
Follow Christ’s Example of Sacrifice, August 9
UL 235.1
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:29.The Upward Look
Christ the Ladder, August 30
UL 256.4
Christ teaches humanity never to be self-sufficient. He says, “Learn of me; ... I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:29). Learn of the One who was meek and lowly in heart—the One who has promised, “Ye shall find rest unto your souls.” This glorious experience will come, and you can say, “I know Him! I know Him! I have tested Him; I have proved Him, and He has never failed me.” ...Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students
Words of Counsel
CT 282.1
Let the teachers learn daily lessons in the school of Christ. “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me,” He says; “for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:29. There is altogether too little of Christ and too much of self. But those who are under the dictation of the Spirit of God, under the rule of Christ, will be ensamples to the flock. When the Chief Shepherd shall appear, these will receive the crown of life that fadeth not away.This Day With God
The Christian’s Rest, January 29
TDG 37.1
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:29.This Day With God
Kindness, a Virtue, April 12
TDG 111.5
When you agree to wear Christ’s yoke, when you heed the invitation, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:29), you will cease to bind yokes on the necks of others. You will cease to find fault. You will no longer regard it as a virtue to differ from others. You will dwell on those points on which you can agree.This Day With God
The Christian Soldier, April 26
TDG 125.5
Let us put far from us every feeling of self-exaltation. Let us prepare to be good soldiers of the cross by learning the lesson Christ gave, when He said, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:29).This Day With God
Set Your Affections on Heaven, October 8
TDG 290.5
Put yourself under discipline to Christ. Be led by His word. Heed His instruction, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:29).Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing
“Blessed are the meek.”—Matthew 5:5.
MB 14.3
Jesus emptied Himself, and in all that He did, self did not appear. He subordinated all things to the will of His Father. When His mission on earth was about to close, He could say, “I have glorified Thee on the earth: I have finished the work which Thou gavest Me to do.” John 17:4. And He bids us, “Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart.” “If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself” (Matthew 11:29; 16:24); let self be dethroned and no longer hold the supremacy of the soul.MB 15.2
When we receive Christ as an abiding guest in the soul, the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, will keep our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. The Saviour’s life on earth, though lived in the midst of conflict, was a life of peace. While angry enemies were constantly pursuing Him, He said, “He that sent Me is with Me: the Father hath not left Me alone; for I do always those things that please Him.” John 8:29. No storm of human or satanic wrath could disturb the calm of that perfect communion with God. And He says to us, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you.” “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest.” John 14:27; Matthew 11:29. Bear with Me the yoke of service for the glory of God and the uplifting of humanity, and you will find the yoke easy and the burden light.Ye Shall Receive Power
Pride Is Broken, February 16
YRP 55.5
“Learn of me,” said the greatest Teacher that the world has ever known. “Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:29). It is not enough for us to read the Word of God. The Scriptures are given for our instruction, and we are to search them carefully and diligently. We are to study the Word of God, comparing one portion with another. Scripture is the key that unlocks scripture. As we read and study and pray, there is beside us a divine Teacher, the Holy Spirit, enlightening our understanding, that we may comprehend the great truths of God’s Word.—Pacific Union Recorder, February 23, 1905.Ye Shall Receive Power
Resting in Him, February 23
YRP 62.1
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:29.Ye Shall Receive Power
Garment Changed, October 15
YRP 297.4
The abiding rest—who has it? That rest is found when all self-justification, all reasoning from a selfish standpoint, is put away. Entire self-surrender, an acceptance of His ways, is the secret of perfect rest in His love. We must learn His meekness and lowliness before we experience the fulfillment of the promise “Ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:29). It is by learning the habits of Christ that self becomes transformed—by taking His yoke, and then submitting to learn.Daughters of God
The Setting of the Letters
DG 272.5
I want a humble heart, a meek and quiet spirit. Wherein my feelings have been permitted to arise in any instance, it was wrong. Jesus has said, “Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:29.Testimony Treasures, vol. 2
Steady Spiritual Leadership
2TT 79.3
There have of late arisen among us men who profess to be the servants of Christ, but whose work is opposed to that unity which our Lord established in the church. They have original plans and methods of labor. They desire to introduce changes into the church to suit their ideas of progress and imagine that grand results are thus to be secured. These men need to be learners rather than teachers in the school of Christ. They are ever restless, aspiring to accomplish some great work, to do something that will bring honor to themselves. They need to learn that most profitable of all lessons, humility and faith in Jesus. Some are watching their fellow laborers and anxiously endeavoring to point out their errors, when they should rather be earnestly seeking to prepare their own souls for the great conflict before them. The Saviour bids them: “Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:29.Testimony Treasures, vol. 2
A Time to “Watch and Pray”
2TT 187.3
We are living in an age when all should especially give heed to the injunction of the Saviour: “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation.” Matthew 26:41. Let everyone bear in mind that he should be true and loyal to God, believing the truth, growing in grace and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. The Saviour’s invitation is: “Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:29. The Lord is willing to help us, to strengthen and bless us; but we must pass through the refining process until all the impurities in our character are burned away. Every member of the church will be subjected to the furnace, not to consume, but to purify.Testimony Treasures, vol. 1
The Galling Yoke of Selfishness
1TT 363.1
Their hearts are so overgrown with thorns and with the cares of this life that heavenly things can find no place in them. Jesus invites the weary and heavy-laden with promises of rest if they will come to Him. He invites them to exchange the galling yoke of selfishness and covetousness, which makes them slaves to mammon, for His yoke, which He declares is easy, and His burden, which is light. He says: “Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:29. He would have them lay aside the heavy burdens of worldly care and perplexity, and take His yoke, which is self-denial and sacrifice for others. This burden will prove to be light. Those who refuse to accept the relief which Christ offers them, and continue to wear the galling yoke of selfishness, tasking their souls to the utmost in plans to accumulate money for selfish gratification, have not experienced the peace and rest found in bearing the yoke of Christ and lifting the burdens of self-denial and disinterested benevolence which Christ has borne in their behalf.From the Heart
The Great Source of Truth, June 8
FH 171.1
Learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29.Homeward Bound
Abiding Peace, April 23
HB 132.2
When we receive Christ as an abiding guest in the soul, the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, will keep our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. The Saviour’s life on earth, though lived in the midst of conflict, was a life of peace. While angry enemies were constantly pursuing Him, He said, “He that sent Me is with Me: the Father hath not left Me alone; for I do always those things that please Him.” (John 8:29.) No storm of human or satanic wrath could disturb the calm of that perfect communion with God. And He says to us, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you.” “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest.” (John 14:27; Matthew 11:29.) Bear with Me the yoke of service for the glory of God and the uplifting of humanity, and you will find the yoke easy and the burden light.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 3 (1876 - 1882)
Lt 27, 1876
3LtMs, Lt 27, 1876, par. 2
I want an humble heart, a meek and quiet spirit. Wherein my feelings have been permitted to arise in any instance, it was wrong. Jesus has said, “Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:29.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886)
Ms 4, 1885
4LtMs, Ms 4, 1885, par. 7
If we allow envy and hatred in our hearts, Christ cannot abide there. We should every one seek to build one another up in the most holy faith, and individually we should look to Jesus, who is the author and finisher of our faith. Then you can lead others to the Saviour. Christ has said, “Strive to enter in at the strait gate, for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be that go in thereat.” [Luke 13:24; Matthew 7:13.] We must urge our way through the crowd that is making their way in the broad road; we must be firm to obey God. We must purify our souls by obeying the truth; and the nearer we get to Jesus, the more we reflect upon His lovely character, the more we will reflect His divine image upon those around us. When others see that you are determined to be right yourselves, they will see that the truth of God has an influence upon your life and character; then you will be a bright light to the world. I beg of you to seek most earnestly to be a help to others, complying with the conditions in the Word of God, “Learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:29.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886)
Lt 9, 1886
4LtMs, Lt 9, 1886, par. 6
To put confidence in these would be like committing big vessels into the hands of children to manage on the high seas. Such persons need the transforming grace of Christ daily in order to bear fruit to the glory of God. “Learn of Me,” says Christ, “For I am meek and lowly of heart.” [Matthew 11:29.] Such persons have never learned this lesson. If they would wear Christ’s yoke and lift Christ’s burdens, then they would understand better how they might help and bless others.EGW Writings — Ellen G. White. Ellen G. White Estate · all rights reserved
Matthew 11:28-30
The Desire of Ages
Chapter 34—The Invitation
DA 328.1
“Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.”DA 328.2
These words of comfort were spoken to the multitude that followed Jesus. The Saviour had said that only through Himself could men receive a knowledge of God. He had spoken of His disciples as the ones to whom a knowledge of heavenly things had been given. But He left none to feel themselves shut out from His care and love. All who labor and are heavy-laden may come unto Him.DA 328.3
Scribes and rabbis, with their punctilious attention to religious forms, had a sense of want that rites of penance could never satisfy. Publicans and sinners might pretend to be content with the sensual and earthly, but in their hearts were distrust and fear. Jesus looked upon the distressed and heart burdened, those whose hopes were blighted, and who with earthly joys were seeking to quiet the longing of the soul, and He invited all to find rest in Him.DA 328.4
Tenderly He bade the toiling people, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”DA 328.5
In these words Christ is speaking to every human being. Whether they know it or not, all are weary and heavy-laden. All are weighed down with burdens that only Christ can remove. The heaviest burden that we bear is the burden of sin. If we were left to bear this burden, it would crush us. But the Sinless One has taken our place. “The Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” Isaiah 53:6. He has borne the burden of our guilt. He will take the load from our weary shoulders. He will give us rest. The burden of care and sorrow also He will bear. He invites us to cast all our care upon Him; for He carries us upon His heart.DA 329.1
The Elder Brother of our race is by the eternal throne. He looks upon every soul who is turning his face toward Him as the Saviour. He knows by experience what are the weaknesses of humanity, what are our wants, and where lies the strength of our temptations; for He was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. He is watching over you, trembling child of God. Are you tempted? He will deliver. Are you weak? He will strengthen. Are you ignorant? He will enlighten. Are you wounded? He will heal. The Lord “telleth the number of the stars;” and yet “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” Psalm 147:4, 3. “Come unto Me,” is His invitation. Whatever your anxieties and trials, spread out your case before the Lord. Your spirit will be braced for endurance. The way will be opened for you to disentangle yourself from embarrassment and difficulty. The weaker and more helpless you know yourself to be, the stronger will you become in His strength. The heavier your burdens, the more blessed the rest in casting them upon the Burden Bearer. The rest that Christ offers depends upon conditions, but these conditions are plainly specified. They are those with which all can comply. He tells us just how His rest is to be found.DA 329.2
“Take My yoke upon you,” Jesus says. The yoke is an instrument of service. Cattle are yoked for labor, and the yoke is essential that they may labor effectually. By this illustration Christ teaches us that we are called to service as long as life shall last. We are to take upon us His yoke, that we may be co-workers with Him.DA 329.3
The yoke that binds to service is the law of God. The great law of love revealed in Eden, proclaimed upon Sinai, and in the new covenant written in the heart, is that which binds the human worker to the will of God. If we were left to follow our own inclinations, to go just where our will would lead us, we should fall into Satan’s ranks and become possessors of his attributes. Therefore God confines us to His will, which is high, and noble, and elevating. He desires that we shall patiently and wisely take up the duties of service. The yoke of service Christ Himself has borne in humanity. He said, “I delight to do Thy will, O My God: yea, Thy law is within My heart.” Psalm 40:8. “I came down from heaven, not to do Mine own will, but the will of Him that sent Me.” John 6:38. Love for God, zeal for His glory, and love for fallen humanity, brought Jesus to earth to suffer and to die. This was the controlling power of His life. This principle He bids us adopt.DA 330.1
There are many whose hearts are aching under a load of care because they seek to reach the world’s standard. They have chosen its service, accepted its perplexities, adopted its customs. Thus their character is marred, and their life made a weariness. In order to gratify ambition and worldly desires, they wound the conscience, and bring upon themselves an additional burden of remorse. The continual worry is wearing out the life forces. Our Lord desires them to lay aside this yoke of bondage. He invites them to accept His yoke; He says, “My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” He bids them seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and His promise is that all things needful to them for this life shall be added. Worry is blind, and cannot discern the future; but Jesus sees the end from the beginning. In every difficulty He has His way prepared to bring relief. Our heavenly Father has a thousand ways to provide for us, of which we know nothing. Those who accept the one principle of making the service and honor of God supreme will find perplexities vanish, and a plain path before their feet.DA 330.2
“Learn of Me,” says Jesus; “for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest.” We are to enter the school of Christ, to learn from Him meekness and lowliness. Redemption is that process by which the soul is trained for heaven. This training means a knowledge of Christ. It means emancipation from ideas, habits, and practices that have been gained in the school of the prince of darkness. The soul must be delivered from all that is opposed to loyalty to God.DA 330.3
In the heart of Christ, where reigned perfect harmony with God, there was perfect peace. He was never elated by applause, nor dejected by censure or disappointment. Amid the greatest opposition and the most cruel treatment, He was still of good courage. But many who profess to be His followers have an anxious, troubled heart, because they are afraid to trust themselves with God. They do not make a complete surrender to Him; for they shrink from the consequences that such a surrender may involve. Unless they do make this surrender, they cannot find peace.DA 330.4
It is the love of self that brings unrest. When we are born from above, the same mind will be in us that was in Jesus, the mind that led Him to humble Himself that we might be saved. Then we shall not be seeking the highest place. We shall desire to sit at the feet of Jesus, and learn of Him. We shall understand that the value of our work does not consist in making a show and noise in the world, and in being active and zealous in our own strength. The value of our work is in proportion to the impartation of the Holy Spirit. Trust in God brings holier qualities of mind, so that in patience we may possess our souls.DA 331.1
The yoke is placed upon the oxen to aid them in drawing the load, to lighten the burden. So with the yoke of Christ. When our will is swallowed up in the will of God, and we use His gifts to bless others, we shall find life’s burden light. He who walks in the way of God’s commandments is walking in company with Christ, and in His love the heart is at rest. When Moses prayed, “Show me now Thy way, that I may know Thee,” the Lord answered him, “My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.” And through the prophets the message was given, “Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.” Exodus 33:13, 14; Jeremiah 6:16. And He says, “O that thou hadst hearkened to My commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.” Isaiah 48:18.DA 331.2
Those who take Christ at His word, and surrender their souls to His keeping, their lives to His ordering, will find peace and quietude. Nothing of the world can make them sad when Jesus makes them glad by His presence. In perfect acquiescence there is perfect rest. The Lord says, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee.” Isaiah 26:3. Our lives may seem a tangle; but as we commit ourselves to the wise Master Worker, He will bring out the pattern of life and character that will be to His own glory. And that character which expresses the glory—character—of Christ will be received into the Paradise of God. A renovated race shall walk with Him in white, for they are worthy.DA 331.3
As through Jesus we enter into rest, heaven begins here. We respond to His invitation, Come, learn of Me, and in thus coming we begin the life eternal. Heaven is a ceaseless approaching to God through Christ. The longer we are in the heaven of bliss, the more and still more of glory will be opened to us; and the more we know of God, the more intense will be our happiness. As we walk with Jesus in this life, we may be filled with His love, satisfied with His presence. All that human nature can bear, we may receive here. But what is this compared with the hereafter? There “are they before the throne of God, and serve Him day and night in His temple: and He that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.” Revelation 7:15-17.Counsels on Health
The Great Physician’s Prescription for Rest
CH 370.2
If our medical missionary workers would follow the Great Physician’s prescription for obtaining rest, a healing current of peace would flow through their souls. Here is the prescription: “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30.The Retirement Years
Counsel to Joseph Hare, Sr.
RY 111.3
The invitation to old and young is, “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls” [Matthew 11:28-30]. Thank the Lord, with heart and soul and voice, that there is a haven of rest, sweet rest. It is your privilege, and it is my privilege, to accept the invitation, and rest. We want now that our remnant of life should be as free as possible from every perplexity and care, that we shall have repose in the life of Christ. “My yoke,” He says, “is easy, and My burden is light.”The Upward Look
Trust Your Brethren, April 17
UL 121.3
Then the scene changed. I heard words of counsel addressed to Brother N_____ by his brethren, but he was not willing to receive help from those who had always been his sincere friends. It was represented to me that Brother and Sister N_____ were both deceived by the enemy. They had become subject to his temptations, and were deceiving themselves to their own hurt. One stood by the side of the tempted ones, and said, “Have you lost sight of Him who said, ‘Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light’ (Matthew 11:28-30)? Will you, by envy and evil surmising, spoil the good work that has been done?”Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students
Manifest Working of the Holy Spirit
CT 369.2
Some men in the Battle Creek College have a false idea as to what constitutes duty. The Lord God of heaven has caused His Holy Spirit from time to time to move upon the students in the school, that they might acknowledge Him in all their ways so that He might direct their paths. At times the manifestation of the Holy Spirit has been so decided that studies were forgotten, and the greatest Teacher the world ever knew made His voice heard, saying, “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30.The Upward Look
Take the Cup of Salvation, April 28
UL 132.5
Instead of bemoaning your weakness, and talking unbelief, and feeling that you are hardly used [i.e., abused], begin to sing. Talk of the mercy and love of God. To all who labor and are heavy laden, Christ gives the invitation, “Come unto me, ... and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). This is the lesson that Christ desires you to learn, and in learning it you will find rest....The Upward Look
Light Comes in Bright Rays, June 4
UL 169.4
God does not ask sinners to enter His service with their natural traits of character, to make a failure before the heavenly universe and before the world.... The hard, cruel spirit which judges and condemns has left the trace of the enemy upon everything. But mercy is to come in and lay her broad impress upon every plan. The world is to see principles different from those which have hitherto been presented. Christ has erected the cross. He does not call upon any man to manufacture tests and crosses for His people. He presents His requirements before them, and gives them the invitation, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). Wear My yoke, and in your daily experience you will find the rest which comes only to the obedient.The Upward Look
Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord, July 16
UL 211.4
The furnace fires are not to ... [destroy], but to refine, ennoble, sanctify. Without these trials we would not feel so much our need of God and His help. We would become proud and self-sufficient. In these trials I see evidence that the Lord’s eye is upon you, and that He means to draw your heart to Himself. It is not the whole, but the wounded, who need a physician; those who are pressed almost beyond the point of endurance, who need a Helper. Turn unto the stronghold. Learn the precious lesson, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).The Upward Look
The Unity Christ Is Looking For, September 14
UL 271.3
Let us respond to Christ’s invitation, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). To respond to this invitation, we must let go all self-importance, all feeling of superiority, and bow in submission to the will of God.The Upward Look
Let God’s Spirit Do the Fashioning, September 29
UL 286.3
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). This is a prescription for the healing of all spiritual, mental, and physical ills. It is Christ’s gift to those who seek Him in sincerity and truth. He is the Mighty Healer. Then comes another invitation. “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (verses 29, 30). Wearing Christ’s yoke, and learning of Him the lesson of meekness and lowliness, we find rest in faith and confidence and trust. We find that Christ’s yoke is easy and His burden light.The Upward Look
Overcoming Power Promised, October 20
UL 307.4
Jesus proclaimed on the last great day of the feast, “If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink” (chap. 7:37); and again we hear Him saying, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). Have you tried it? There are many who have, and they know that the words of Christ are verity and truth, and that when trouble has come in like a flood, they have looked to Jesus and have been comforted and strengthened.The Upward Look
Accept the Saviour’s Plan, November 1
UL 319.2
Christ was the Prince of heaven, but He made an infinite sacrifice, and came to a world all marred with the curse brought upon it by the fallen foe. He lays hold of the fallen race. He invites us, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). The offer is ours, and every advantage is ours, if we will accept the terms....UL 319.4
The gospel is associated with light and life. If there were no sunlight, all vegetation would perish, and human life could not exist. All animal life would die. We are all to consider that there is to be no extravagance in any line.... We are preparing for the future, immortal life in the kingdom of heaven. We expect to do our work in the light and in the power of the great, mighty Healer. All are to act the self-sacrificing part. Every one of us is to learn of Christ. “Learn of me,” He says; “for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:29)....The Upward Look
Christ Came to Reveal God, November 5
UL 323.2
Christ has revealed God. Let those who desire to know God study the work and teaching of Christ. To those who receive Him and believe on Him, He gives power to become the sons of God. He says, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30)....The Upward Look
Take the Cup of Salvation, November 10
UL 328.4
What evidence have we of the matchless love of Jesus in that He left heaven and came to the earth to help us. He has said, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (chap. 11:28-30).The Upward Look
Obedience to the Heavenly Vision, December 15
UL 363.7
Christ is your example. He came to this world and in humanity lived the life that He desires you to live. Look to Him. Study His plans and purposes and methods. His life is our lesson book. A divine-human Saviour, He stands before us with the invitation “Come unto me, ... and I will give you rest.... My yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).In Heavenly Places
“Partakers of the Divine Nature,” February 22
HP 59.3
To all He gives the invitation: “Come unto me.... Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls ...” (Matthew 11:28-30).The Upward Look
Educate Yourself to Believe, December 28
UL 376.3
You have looked with terror and alarm at the cross of Christ. The yoke has appeared to you galling. Satan has made it appear thus. Jesus has invited you to come to Him: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).This Day With God
Heaven on My Side, January 20
TDG 28.7
To all Christ sends the invitation, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). For ages this invitation, Come, all ye who are weary and heavy laden, has been ringing in clear tones above the world’s confusion and trouble. God will not give man up to his own way and will, to be lost, without a determined effort to recover him. The aim of Christ’s ministry, the scope of His far-reaching mercy and power, is without bounds.—Letter 78, January 20, 1900, to Brother and Sister Haysmer.This Day With God
Reasonable Service, February 15
TDG 54.4
The troubles of this present time are diversified in form, but Christ has passed over the ground, and we need not be in uncertainty. He has invited us, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). The promise is, “I will be with him in trouble” (Psalm 91:15).This Day With God
Heavenly Invitation, May 3
TDG 132.2
Let no one exalt himself, talking of himself, extolling his abilities, displaying his knowledge, and cultivating self-conceit. Let no one seek to tear down the work of others who do not labor according to his standard. The heavenly Teacher gives us the invitation, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). Christ was never self-confident, bigoted, or self-conceited. He declared, “The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise” (John 5:19)....This Day With God
Zeal for Truth, May 24
TDG 153.6
Obey, obey, for Christ’s sake and for your own soul’s sake. Obey that which your conscience tells you is truth. Accept the grace and righteousness of Christ. God is tenderly calling you, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). If you refuse the invitation to repentance, to freedom from sin, the great day of God will find you hopeless, shelterless, disobedient, a transgressor of His law. He will not then be able to give you a place in His kingdom. God help you to come now, is my prayer.—Letter 80, May 24, 1900, to a layman in Australia.This Day With God
Reverence the Cause, May 29
TDG 158.2
I praise the Lord this morning for the peace I enjoy. There is perfect rest for me in the Lord. I trust in His love. Why should we not rest in the love of God, the assurance of His word? What saith Jesus? “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” What can be more positive than this promise? “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). Then come; let us who believe in Jesus Christ not delay a moment, but come.This Day With God
Do Not Doubt, October 22
TDG 304.3
Heed the gracious invitation of Christ; “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).Ye Shall Receive Power
With Empty Vessels, April 12
YRP 111.2
The question has been asked, What kind of vessels does the Spirit use? What does Christ say?—“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). What kind of vessels are meet for the Master’s use?—Empty vessels. When we empty the soul of every defilement, we are ready for use.Ye Shall Receive Power
Moving Among the Students, May 16
YRP 145.2
The Lord God of heaven has caused His Holy Spirit from time to time to move upon the students in the school [Battle Creek College], that they might acknowledge Him in all their ways, so that He might direct their paths. At times the manifestation of the Holy Spirit has been so decided that studies were forgotten, and the greatest Teacher the world ever knew made His voice heard, saying, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).The Health Food Ministry
As a School Industry
HFM 42.2
This is the kind of medical missionary work to be done. Bring the sunshine of the Sun of righteousness into the rooms of the sick and suffering. Teach the inmates of poor homes how to cook. “He shall feed His flock like a shepherd,” with temporal and spiritual food. Christ invites you, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me: for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30. Manuscript 105, 1898 (written August 26, 1898).Lift Him Up
Wait Upon the Lord for Strength, September 6
LHU 263.5
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord” (Psalm 27:14). “It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord” (Lamentations 3:26). There are those who work all day and far into the night to do what it seems to them needs to be done. The Lord looks pitifully upon these weary, heavy-laden burden-bearers, and says to them, “Come unto me, ... and I will give you rest.... For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30) (Letter 83, 1902).The Publishing Ministry
Chapter 28—Training Literature Evangelists to Win Souls
PM 302.4
Power of Angels, Prayer and Faith—Those whose engage in this work should first give themselves unreservedly to God. They should place themselves where they can learn of Christ and follow His example. He has invited them: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30. Angels are commissioned to go forth with those who take up this work in true humility.Letters to Physicians and Ministers
The Great Medical Missionary
SpTB01 24.1
Christ stands before us as the pattern man, the great medical missionary,—an example for all who should come after. His love, pure and holy, blessed all who came within the sphere of its influence. His character was absolutely perfect, free from the slightest taint of sin. He came as an expression of the perfect love of God, not to crush, not to judge and condemn, but to heal every weak, defective character, to save men and women from Satan’s power. He is the Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer of the human race. He gives to all the invitation: “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30.Selections from the Testimonies for the Church For the Study of Those Attending the General Conference in Oakland, Ca., March 27, 1903
Chapter 11—Plans For Our Publishing Work
PH151 56.1
“Let those in positions of responsibility accept the Saviour’s invitation to wear His yoke. ‘Come unto Me,’ He pleads, ‘all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.’ Matthew 11:28-30.Sermons and Talks, vol. 1
The Foundation of Our Faith
1SAT 348.2
I have taken my position, brethren. I am not going to enter into controversy over anything that may be presented. Last night I woke at ten o’clock and remained awake for several hours. During that time the whole matter was laid open before me, and I was instructed that I must bear the testimony given me and then leave matters with the Lord. It is not my work to try to make people believe the message given me. When the assertion is made, “Someone has told her,” I am to make no response. On that point the conflict is over for me. I shall tell you the truth as it is in Jesus. And when anyone comes to me to know about this thing or that thing, I shall point them to the One who has said, “Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).—Ms. 46, 1904. (MR 900.1)The Ellen G. White 1888 Materials
Chapter 24—Looking Back at Minneapolis
1888 208.2
I felt very much pained at heart over the condition of things. I made most earnest appeals to my brethren and sisters when assembled in the morning meetings, and entreated that we should make this occasion a season of profit, searching the Scriptures together with humility of heart. I entreated that there should not be such freedom in talking in regard to things of which they knew but little. All needed to learn lessons in the school of Christ. Jesus has invited, “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). If we daily learn the lessons of humility and lowliness of heart, there will not be the feelings which exist at this meeting.The Ellen G. White 1888 Materials
Importance of Accepting and Applying God’s Word; Christ’s Mission, and His Method of Teaching
1888 523.1
He was seeking to give knowledge to the ignorant and hope to the despairing. He was working to give that wisdom to the world which would make them wise unto salvation. He was seeking to lighten the self-imposed burdens of worldly anxiety and care by inviting the people to come to Him and find rest and peace, to exchange their self-made, cumbrous, galling yoke for His yoke, which was easy; and their worldly burdens, which were heavy, for His burdens, which were light. His voice has been coming down along the line to our time with the gracious words of invitation, “Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light” [Matthew 11:28-30]. We read that the common people heard Him gladly.The Kress Collection
Dangers and Duties of the Physicians and the Medical Missionary
KC 55.5
Of himself, what can man accomplish in the great work set forth by the infinite God? Christ says, “Without me ye can do nothing.” John 15:5. He came to our world to show men how to do the work given them by God, and He says to us, “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in the heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30. Why is Christ’s yoke easy and His burden light? Because He bore the weight of it upon the cross of Calvary.The Kress Collection
“Be Ye Therefore Perfect”
KC 115.1
“The work of righteousness shall be peace, and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance forever.” From the beginning to the end of the history of the church, Christ will be to his people all that these words express, if they will heed the invitation, “Come unto me all ye that labor. Matthew 11:28-30. Christ is to his people life and strength, efficiency and power, wisdom and holiness. When we realize this as we should the prayer will go from unfeigned lips, “The Lord is exalted; for he dwelleth on high.” Isaiah 33:5, 6, 14-17.Sermons and Talks, vol. 2
Manuscript 11, 1906
2SAT 274.4
My brother, my sister, yield your whole mind and soul and body to the Lord. Rest in the arms of your compassionate Saviour. You need not rush hither and thither to obtain relief from human agencies. Christ is nigh, inviting you, “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light” [Matthew 11:28-30].A Place Called Oakwood
25—Counsel Regarding the Work at Huntsville
PCO 123.1
“Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; ... and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).