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Evangelism
Our laborers should be very careful not to give the impression that
they are wolves stealing in to get the sheep, but should let the ministers
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understand their position and the object of their mission—to call the
attention of the people to the truths of God’s Word. There are many of
these which are dear to all Christians. Here is common ground, upon
which we can meet people of other denominations; and in becoming
acquainted with them we should dwell mostly upon topics in which all
feel an interest, and which will not lead directly and pointedly to the
subjects of disagreement.—
The Review and Herald, June 13, 1912
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Avoid Unnecessary Barriers—We should not, upon entering a
place, build up unnecessary barriers between us and other denomina-
tions, especially the Catholics, so that they think we are their avowed
enemies. We should not create a prejudice in their minds unnecessarily,
by making a raid upon them. There are many among the Catholics
who live up to the light they have far better than many who claim to
believe present truth, and God will just as surely test and prove them
as He has tested and proved us.—
Manuscript 14, 1887
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Spiritual Eyesight Needed—Time, precious time, has been lost.
Golden opportunities have passed by unimproved, because of a lack of
clear spiritual eyesight and wise generalship to plan and devise ways
and means to frustrate the enemy and preoccupy the field....
Slumbering watchmen, what of the night? Do you not know the
time of night? Do you feel no burden to lift the danger signal and
give the warnings for this time? If you do not, come down from the
walls of Zion, for God will not entrust you with the light He has to
give. Light is only given to those who will reflect that light upon
others.—
Manuscript 107, 1898
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