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Evangelism
of the Sun of Righteousness.—
Pacific Union Recorder, October 23,
1902
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Win Confidence of the People—Those who labor for Christ
should be men and women of great discretion, so that those who
do not understand their doctrines may be led to respect them, and
regard them as persons void of fanaticism, void of rashness and im-
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petuosity. Their discourses and conduct and conversation should be of
a nature that will lead men to the conclusion that these ministers are
men of thought, of solidity of character, men who fear and love their
heavenly Father. They should win the confidence of the people, so that
those who listen to the preaching may know that the ministers have
not come with some cunningly devised fable, but that their words are
words of worth, a testimony that demands thought and attention. Let
the people see you exalting Jesus, and hiding self.—
The Review and
Herald, April 26, 1892
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No Long, Far-fetched, Complicated Reasoning—Christ seldom
attempted to prove that truth is truth. He illustrated truth in all its
bearings, and then left His hearers free to accept or reject it, as they
might choose. He did not force anyone to believe. In the sermon on
the mount He instructed the people in practical Godliness, distinctly
outlining their duty. He spoke in such a manner as to commend truth
to the conscience. The power manifested by the disciples was revealed
in the clearness and earnestness with which they expressed the truth.
In Christ’s teaching there is no long, far-fetched, complicated
reasoning. He comes right to the point. In His ministry He read every
heart as an open book, and from the inexhaustible store of His treasure
house He drew things both new and old to illustrate and enforce His
teachings. He touched the heart, and awakened the sympathies.—
Manuscript 24, 1891
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Simple, Forcible Doctrinal Teaching—A few forcible remarks
upon some point of doctrine will fasten it in the mind much more
firmly than if such a mass of matter were presented that nothing lies
out clear and distinct in the mind of those ignorant of our faith. There
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should be interspersed with the prophecies practical lessons of the
teachings of Christ.—
Letter 48, 1886
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God Will Give Fit Words—What a privilege it is to labor for the
conversion of souls! Our calling is high.... To fit us to do this work,
He will strengthen our mental faculties as verily as He did the mind