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work is to be done in the world, and what efforts are we making for
its accomplishment? The people have had too much sermonizing; but
have they been taught how to labor for those for whom Christ died?
Has a line of labor been devised and placed before them in such a way
that each has seen the necessity of taking part in the work?
It is evident that all the sermons that have been preached have not
developed a large class of self-denying workers. This subject is to be
considered as involving the most serious results. Our future for eternity
is at stake. The churches are withering up because they have failed to
use their talents in diffusing light. Careful instruction should be given
which will be as lessons from the Master, that all may put their light
to practical use. Those who have the oversight of the churches should
select members of ability and place them under responsibilities, at the
same time giving them instruction as to how they may best serve and
bless others.
Every means should be used to bring the knowledge of the truth
before the thousands who will discern the evidence, who will appreci-
ate the likeness of Christ in His people if they can have an opportunity
to see it. Let the missionary meeting be turned to account in teaching
the people how to do missionary labor. God expects His church to
discipline and fit its members for the work of enlightening the world.
An education should be given that would result in furnishing hundreds
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who would put out to the exchangers valuable talents. By the use of
these talents, men would be developed who would be prepared to fill
positions of trust and influence, and to maintain pure, uncorrupted
principles. Thus great good would be accomplished for the Master.
Set the Church Members to Work
Many who possess real ability are rusting from inaction because
they do not know how to set themselves at work in missionary lines.
Let someone who has ability lay out before these inactive ones the
line of work they could do. Let small missions be established in many
places to teach men and women how to use and thus increase their
talents. Let all understand what is expected from them, and many who
are now unemployed will become true laborers.
The parable of the talents should be explained to all. The members
of the churches should be made to understand that they are the light of