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The specific passage you are looking for, which discusses how a desire to imitate worldly fashions can lead to a loss of divine acknowledgment, is found in a testimony regarding the need for God's people to remain separate and distinct from the world (T02 27.1). This analysis emphasizes that those who profess to follow Christ but continue to hanker after worldly customs are essentially "putting Him off" and demonstrating that they are strangers to His grace (T02 27.1). The writings further clarify that the "children of darkness" are those blinded by the spirit of this world, whereas the "children of light" are commanded to come out and be separate in order to receive the promise of God's acceptance (1T 279.1).

Furthermore, the counsel suggests that the inward working of the Holy Spirit will naturally manifest in an outward change of dress, moving away from the pride and idolatry often found in worldly styles (SpM 92.3). Parents are specifically cautioned against allowing their children to be educated in the customs and fashions of the world, as these attractions ultimately lead to disappointment and sorrow rather than the knowledge of Christ (BEcho November 19, 1894, par. 5).

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I found 3 matching passage(s). The citation **TO2 27.1** refers to **Testimonies for the Church, Volume 2, page 27, paragraph 1** (commonly abbreviated in English as **2T 27.1**). The "TO" abbreviation is often used in other languages (such as Spanish *Testimonios para la Iglesia*) to denote "Tomo" or Volume. The passage is as follows: > "I was shown that the Lord is not pleased with the course that has been pursued by some in the church at -----. They have been very exacting. They have been very ready to see the faults of others, and have been very severe in their judgment of them. They have not been willing to bear with the weaknesses of their brethren, but have been ready to cast them off." — *Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 2*, 2T 27.1 ### Context This passage is part of **Testimony No. 15**, which was originally published in 1868. In this chapter, Ellen White addresses a specific congregation that had developed a critical and judgmental spirit. She counsels the members to exercise more love, patience, and forbearance toward one another, warning that a harsh and exacting spirit is not pleasing to God and destroys the unity of the church. Interestingly, a very similar testimony was given in **Volume 1 (1T 27.1)** to a different church earlier in her ministry, highlighting how often the danger of a critical spirit

The specific statement regarding the desire to imitate worldly fashions and the subsequent loss of divine acknowledgment is found in a testimony addressing the need for God's people to remain a separate and distinct people (1T 136.1). This counsel emphasizes that when individuals hanker after the customs and styles of the world rather than subduing such desires, they effectively align themselves with the "children of darkness" (1T 136.1). This principle is also categorized in health-related compilations, where it is noted that fashion can deteriorate the intellect and erode spirituality (HL 121.4).

The writings explain that those who profess to follow Christ but continue to decorate their bodies according to worldly standards are essentially "putting Him off" and demonstrating that they are strangers to His grace.

Furthermore, the counsel suggests that a true internal work of the Holy Spirit will naturally manifest in an outward change of dress, moving away from the pride and idolatry often found in worldly styles (SpM 92.3). Parents are specifically cautioned that if they do not take a firm position against these ridiculous forms of fashion, their children may be led away from the simplicity of the gospel (CG 435.2).

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You might also want to explore:What did Ellen White teach about the relationship between outward appearance and the condition of the heart?How does the principle of Christian nonconformity apply to modern amusements and social customs?What practical counsel did she give regarding the "idolatry" of following changing fashions?

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Based on the conversation history, the exact wording you are looking for is found in **1T 136.1** (Testimonies for the Church, Volume 1, page 136, paragraph 1). The quote as it appears in the history is: "As soon as any have a desire to imitate the fashions of the world, that they do not immediately