Bible Instructor’s Qualifications
Caliber of Women for God’s Work—Women of firm principle
and decided character are needed, women who believe that we are
indeed living in the last days, and that we have the last solemn message
of warning to be given to the world. They should feel that they are
engaged in an important work in spreading the rays of light which
Heaven has shed upon them. Nothing will deter this class from their
duty. Nothing will discourage them in the work. They have faith to
work for time and for eternity. They fear God, and will not be diverted
from the work by the temptation of lucrative situations and attractive
prospects. The Sabbath of the fourth commandment is sacredly kept
by them, because God has placed His sanctity upon it, and has bidden
them to keep it holy. They will preserve their integrity at any cost
to themselves.... These are the ones who will correctly represent our
faith, whose words will be fitly spoken, like apples of gold in pictures
of silver....Sisters, God calls you to work in the harvest field and help
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gather in the sheaves.—
The Review and Herald, December 19, 1878
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Fresh, Uncrippled Energies—In order that the work may go for-
ward in all its branches, God calls for youthful vigor, zeal, and courage.
He has chosen the youth to aid in the advancement of His cause. To
plan with clear mind and execute with courageous hand demands fresh,
uncrippled energies. Young men and women are invited to give God
the strength of their youth, that through the exercise of their powers,
through keen thought and vigorous action, they may bring glory to
Him and salvation to their fellow men.—
Counsels to Parents, Teachers,
and Students, 535
(1913).
There is need of young men and women who will not be swayed by
circumstances, who walk with God, who pray much, and who put forth
earnest efforts to gather all the light they can.—
Counsels to Parents,
Teachers, and Students, 537
(1913).
Persevering Women—All who work for God should have the
Martha and the Mary attributes blended—a willingness to minister,
and a sincere love of the truth. Self and selfishness must be put out
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