Spirit of the Ministry
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God calls for light bearers who will fill the world with the light
and peace and joy that come from Christ. God will use humble men,
men who will cherish a sense of their weakness, who will not think
that the work of God depends on them. Such men will remember what
the service of God demands from them—the propriety of speech and
action that God calls for. They will reveal that Christ dwells in the
heart, imparting purity to the whole being.—
Letter 197, 1902
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The Simplicity of Children—Let us work with all our capabili-
ties, seeking to make the truth for this time plain to those who do not
understand it. The blessing of the Lord will rest upon every soul who
will take hold of His work intelligently....
Let us cultivate the simplicity of little children. The precious Bible,
the Book of God, is our instructor. To all who will walk humbly with
God He will give His Holy Spirit and will minister to them through
the agency of holy angels to make right impressions upon human
minds.—
Manuscript 77, 1909
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Without Praise—We must do our work purely and faithfully even
though there is no one in the world to say, “It is well done.” Our lives
must be just what God designs they shall be—faithful in good words,
in kind and thoughtful deeds, in the expression of meekness, purity,
and love. Thus we represent Christ to the world....
The toilworn men, who are now first and foremost in the great
work of saving souls, are the ones whom God will honor.—
Letter 120,
1898
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Danger of Flattery—Keep the eye fixed on Christ. Do not fix
your attention on some favorite minister, copying his example and
imitating his gestures; in short, becoming his shadow. Let no man put
his mold upon you....
Praise no man; flatter no man; and permit no man to praise or flatter
you. Satan will do enough of this work. Lose sight of the instrument,
and think of Jesus. Praise the Lord. Give glory to God. Make melody
to God in your hearts. Talk of the truth. Talk of the Christian’s hope,
the Christian’s heaven.—
Manuscript 8a, 1888
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Feelings Not Easily Wounded—We should not allow our feelings
to be easily wounded. We are to live not to guard our feelings or our
reputation, but to save souls. As we become interested in the salvation
of souls, we cease to mind the little differences that so often arise
in our association with one another. Whatever others may think of