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Testimonies for the Church Volume 9
member that the Lord Jesus is the Master Worker. He waters the
seed sown. He puts into your minds words that will reach hearts.
Expect that God will sustain the consecrated, unselfish worker. Obe-
dience, childlike faith, trust in God—these will bring peace and joy.
Work disinterestedly, lovingly, patiently, for all with whom you are
brought into contact. Show no impatience. Utter not one unkind
word. Let the love of Christ be in your hearts, the law of kindness
on your lips.
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It is a mystery that there are not hundreds at work where now
there is but one. The heavenly universe is astonished at the apathy,
the coldness, the listlessness of those who profess to be sons and
daughters of God. In the truth there is a living power. Go forth
in faith, and proclaim the truth as if you believed it. Let those for
whom you labor see that to you it is indeed a living reality.
Development Through Service
Those who give their lives to Christlike ministry know the mean-
ing of true happiness. Their interests and their prayers reach far
beyond self. They themselves are growing as they try to help others.
They become familiar with the largest plans, the most stirring enter-
prises, and how can they but grow when they place themselves in
the divine channel of light and blessing? Such ones receive wisdom
from heaven. They become more and more identified with Christ
in all His plans. There is no opportunity for spiritual stagnation.
Selfish ambition and self-seeking are rebuked by constant contact
with the absorbing interests, the elevated aspirations, which belong
to high and holy activities.
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