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Christian student who receives the word of God may be the means of
blessing his fellow students. He can be a benefit to others if, patiently
and kindly and interestingly, he will go over the lesson with those
who do not take an interest in the things of God, and will make his
instruction simple and definite. This kind of work will require the
exercise of wisdom from above, that the worker may approach in an
acceptable manner those who most need help, and lead them to Christ,
where the wants of the soul may be satisfied....
When the youth is converted, do not leave him in idleness; give
him something to do in the vineyard of the Master. According to his
ability, let him be employed; for the Lord has given to every man his
work. Let us cooperate with the Lord in every line, and set in operation
every means whereby the powers of those connected with the school
may be developed for usefulness. The inhabitants of the world are
ranging themselves under the banners of the two leaders of earth’s
inhabitants. Christ, the Prince of life, and Satan, the prince of darkness,
are urging men and women and youth into service. It is the work of
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the Christian teacher and scholar to make earnest efforts that the ranks
of Christ may be continually increased, to invite every soul to stand
under the bloodstained banner of Prince Immanuel—
Testimonies on
Sabbath-School Work, 50, 51
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The Sabbath School a Factor in Missionary Training
It has been proved in the missionary field, that, whatever may be
the preaching talent, if the laboring part is neglected, if the people are
not taught how to work, how to conduct meetings, how to act their part
in missionary labor, how to reach people successfully, the work will
be nearly a failure. There is much to be done in the Sabbath school
work also, in bringing the people to realize their obligation and to act
their part. God calls them to work for Him, and the ministers should
guide their efforts.—
Testimonies for the Church 5:256
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A Training for Bible Work
The great work of opening the Bible from house to house in Bible
readings gives an added importance to the Sabbath school work, and
makes it evident that the teachers in the schools should be consecrated