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be given which will be as lessons from the Master, that all may put
their light to practical use.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:431
.
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?—
Testimonies for the
Church 6:431
.
It is by education and practice that persons are to be qualified to
meet any emergency which may arise; and wise planning is needed to
place each one in his proper sphere, that he may obtain an experience
that will fit him to bear responsibility.—
Testimonies for the Church
9:221
.
The Church Missionary Curriculum
Many would be willing to work if they were taught how to begin.
They need to be instructed and encouraged. Every church should
be a training school for Christian workers. Its members should be
taught how to give Bible readings, how to conduct and teach Sabbath
school classes, how best to help the poor and to care for the sick,
how to work for the unconverted. There should be schools of health,
cooking schools, and classes in various lines of Christian help work.
There should not only be teaching, but actual work under experienced
instructors. Let the teachers lead the way in working among the
people, and others, uniting with them, will learn from their example.
One example is worth more than many precepts.—
The Ministry of
Healing, 149
.
Special Training
Greater efforts should be put forth to educate the people in the
principles of health reform. Cooking schools should be established,
and house-to-house instruction should be given in the art of cooking
wholesome food. Old and young should learn how to cook more
simply. Wherever the truth is presented, the people are to be taught
how to prepare food in a simple, yet appetizing way. They are to be
shown that a nourishing diet can be provided without the use of flesh
foods.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:161
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