372
Evangelism
from the Scriptures, many souls will be convicted.—
The Review and
Herald, October 14, 1902
.
Less Sermonizing, More Personal Work—If one half of the ser-
monizing were done, and double the amount of personal labor given to
souls in their homes and in the congregations, a result would be seen
that would be surprising.—
Manuscript 139, 1897
.
Opportunities Lost—When personal work is neglected, many
precious opportunities are lost, which, were they improved, would
advance the work decidedly.—
Gospel Workers, 364
(1915).
Souls Perishing for Lack of Personal Work—We may speak
words of encouragement to those whom we meet. “A word spoken in
season, how good is it!” Souls are perishing for the lack of personal
labor.—
Letter 151, 1903
.
Instant in and out of Season—The minister must be instant in
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season and out of season, ready to seize and improve every opportunity
to further the work of God. To be “instant in season” is to be alert
to the privileges of the house and hour of worship, and to the times
when men are conversing on topics of religion. And to be instant
“out of season” is to be ready, when at the fireside, in the field, by the
wayside, in the market, to turn the minds of men, in a suitable manner,
to the great themes of the Bible, with tender, fervent spirit urging upon
them the claims of God. Many, many such opportunities are allowed
to slip by unimproved, because men are persuaded that it is out of
season. But who knows what might be the effect of a wise appeal to
the conscience?—
Gospel Workers, 186-187
(1915).
Love Souls as Christ Loved—We are called upon to love souls
as Christ loved them, to feel a travail of soul that sinners shall be
converted. Present the matchless love of Christ. Hide self out of
sight.—
Manuscript 42, 1898
.