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Purity Not Dependent on Circumstances

Do Not Depend on Feeling

Chapter 29—Dependence and Independence

(A) Dependence Upon God, Not Man

Care and affection for dependent children removes the roughness from our natures, makes us tender and sympathetic, and has an influence to develop the nobler elements of our character. Testimonies for the Church 2:647 .

In no other way can a mother help the church more than by devoting her time to those who are dependent upon her for instruction and training. Manuscript 75, 1901 .

When we give to the poor we should consider: “Am I encouraging prodigality? Am I helping or injuring them?” No man who can earn his own livelihood has a right to depend on others.

(B) Dependence and Independence in Working Relationships

… happiness depends upon this cultivation of love, sympathy, and true courtesy to one another. Testimonies for the Church 3:539 .

Much depends on the father and mother. They are to be firm and kind in their discipline, and they are to work most earnestly to have an orderly, correct household …