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Evangelism
Gifted, Experienced Laborers for New City Fields—Experienced
laborers should be given the work of entering new places. A course is
to be pursued that will maintain the sacred dignity of the work. We
are ever to remember that evil angels are watching for opportunities to
defeat our efforts.
The cities are to be worked. A season of great trial is before us.
Then let none lift up the soul unto vanity. It becomes those who are
striving for the crown of life to strive lawfully. All our capabilities and
gifts are to be used in the work of saving perishing souls, thus winning
others to become co-laborers with Christ. The knowledge and powers
that the Lord has given men and women will be largely increased as
they work to build up His kingdom.—
Manuscript 19, 1910
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Elevated, Refined, Conscientious Manner— Throughout the
ages, God has been particular as to the design and the accomplishment
of His work. In this age, He has given His people much light and
instruction in regard to how His work is to be carried forward—in an
elevated, refined, conscientious manner; and He is pleased with those
who in their service carry out His design.—
The Review and Herald,
September 14, 1905
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On a High Plane—During the years of Christ’s ministry on earth,
godly women assisted in the work that the Saviour and His disciples
were carrying forward. If those who were opposing this work could
have found anything out of the regular order in the conduct of these
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women, it would have closed the work at once. But while women were
laboring with Christ and the apostles, the entire work was conducted
on so high a plane as to be above the shadow of a suspicion. No
occasion for any accusation could be found. The minds of all were
directed to the Scriptures, rather than to individuals. The truth was
proclaimed intelligently, and so plainly that all could understand....
In this message there is a beautiful consistency that appeals to the
judgment. We cannot allow excitable elements among us to display
themselves in a way that would destroy our influence with those whom
we wish to reach with the truth.—
Manuscript 115, 1908
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Avoid Undignified Methods—While it is well to exercise econ-
omy, let the work of God ever stand in its elevated noble dignity.... Do
not cheapen the work of God. Let it stand forth as from God; let it
bear no human impress, but the impress of the divine. Self is to be lost
sight of in Jesus....