As one who at times has "the Moses Syndrome," I found this to be very profound!

White Estate Daily Devotional for 7/30/2000
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In Meekness Feed the Lambs

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. James 3:18.
The true minister of Christ should be encircled by an atmosphere of spiritual light, because he is connected with the world of light, and walks with Christ, who is the light of the world. Arguments may be resisted, persuasion and entreaty may be scorned, the most eloquent appeals, supported by the rigor of logic, may be disregarded; but a living character of righteousness, a daily piety in the walks of life, an anxiety for the sinner wherever found, the spirit of truth burning in the heart, beaming from the countenance, and breathing from the lips in every word, constitute a sermon which is hard to resist or to set aside, and which makes the strongholds of Satan tremble. Ministers who walk with God are clad with the panoply of heaven, and victory will attend their efforts.
Those who are engaged in the great and solemn work of warning the world should not only have an individual experience in the things of God, but they should cultivate love for one another, and should labor to be of one mind, of one judgment, to see eye-to-eye. The absence of this love greatly pleases our wily foe. He is the author of envy, jealousy, hatred, and dissension; and he rejoices to see these vile weeds choke out love, that tender plant of heavenly growth.
It does not please God to have His servants censure, criticize, and condemn one another. He has given them a special work, that of standing in defense of the truth. They are His workmen; all should respect them, and they should respect one another.
In the army, officers are required to respect their fellow officers, and the privates soon learn the lesson. When the leaders of the people in Christian warfare are kind and forbearing, and manifest a special love and regard for their colaborers, they teach others to do the same.
The reputation of a fellow laborer is to be sacredly guarded. If one sees faults in another, he is not to magnify them before others, and make them grievous sins. They may be errors of judgment, that God will give divine grace to overcome. If He had seen that angels, who are perfect, would have done the work for the fallen race better than men, He would have committed it to them. But instead of this He sent the needed assistance by poor, weak, erring mortals, who, having like infirmities as their fellowmen, are best prepared to help them.
There was Peter, who denied his Lord. . . . Before Peter's feet slipped, he had not the spirit of meekness required to feed the lambs; but after he became sensible of his own weakness . . . he could come close to their side in tender sympathy, and could help them (Historical Sketches, pp. 120, 121).

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"The joy of the Lord will be your strength." (Neh.8:10).

Your brother in Christ

David T. Battler
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[This message has been edited by Daryl Fawcett (edited July 31, 2000).]

The name was to stand for character, or became a reminder of character of someone famous for that character.

The name Jezabel does not conjure up innocence and kindness.

The patience of "Job".

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Edward F. Sutton

What must the parents of Nabal been thinking?
Why in the world would they name their son 'fool'?

Maybe a lesson to us, be careful what you name your kids, they might live down to it.

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What is popular is not always right.
What is right is not always popular.
Gerry B.

Good one brother Gerry!

But, better yet:

"Be careful what you CALL your kids. They might live down to that...

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"The joy of the Lord will be your strength." (Neh.8:10).

Your brother in Christ

David T. Battler

Dear David,

You & Dan have used a phrase that I am curious about. The Moses Syndrome. What is it ?

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Edward F. Sutton

Hello Ed

I had no idea that Dan uses that phrase as well. If you can let me know where he has used it; I would like to check it out. It's hard to say just what Dan is referring to when he uses the phrase; but basically, whenever I use it; I am intending to refer to Moses' regular habit of angry, reactionary responses to a known or perceived wrong.

Hope this helps...

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"The joy of the Lord will be your strength." (Neh.8:10).

Your brother in Christ

David T. Battler

Now I have a name for my 'disease'.

Wonder if Moses is in my ancestry somewhere.

The 'Moses Syndrome', sounds better than a temper tantrum.

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What is popular is not always right.
What is right is not always popular.
Gerry B.

How To Bear His Name For Successful Bible Studies:

(I got this from EG White, but not sure where yet...I have it written on a piece of paper taped to the dashboard of my old van)

"It is our privilege to carry with us the credentials of our faith: love, joy, and peace.

WHEN we do this; we shall be able to present the mighty arguments of the cross of Christ.

When we learn to walk by faith, and not by feeling, we shall have help from God - just when we need it; and His peace will come into our hearts: 'Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you...'" Jo.14:27

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"The joy of the Lord will be your strength." (Neh.8:10).

Your brother in Christ

David T. Battler

How To Bear His Name For Successful Bible Studies: Part Two

True, vital godliness must be reflected from the life and character, that the cross of Christ may be lifted up before the world, and the value of the soul be revealed in the light of the cross. Our minds must be opened to understand the Scriptures, that we may gain spiritual power by feeding upon the bread of heaven (Messages to Young People, pp. 63, 64).

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"The joy of the Lord will be your strength." (Neh.8:10).

Your brother in Christ

David T. Battler

Is that it?

Does the study end here?

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In His Love, Mercy & Grace

Daryl