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varied minds to be reached, and that some will reject the truth as it
is presented by one laborer, only to open their hearts to God’s truth
as it is presented in a different manner by another laborer, they will
hopefully endeavor to labor together in unity. Their talents, however
diverse, may all be under the control of the same Spirit. In every word
and act, kindness and love will be revealed; and as each worker fills
his appointed place faithfully, the prayer of Christ for the unity of His
followers will be answered, and the world will know that these are His
disciples....
The workers in the large cities must act their several parts, making
every effort to bring about the best results. They are to talk faith and
to act in such a way as to impress the people. They are not to narrow
the work down to their own particular ideas. In the past too much of
this has been done by us as a people, and it has been a drawback to
the success of the work. Let us remember that the Lord has different
ways of working, that He has different workmen to whom He entrusts
different gifts.—
Testimonies For The Church 9:144-146
(1909).
Satan’s Efforts to Divide Workers—As we begin active work
for the multitudes in the cities, the enemy will work mightily to bring
in confusion, hoping thus to break up the working forces. Some who
are not thoroughly converted, are in constant danger of mistaking the
suggestions of the enemy as the leadings of the Spirit of God. As the
Lord has given us light, let us walk in the light.—
Manuscript 13, 1910
.
Beware of Satan’s Plans—Not all who take hold of the work will
be of the same temperament. They will not be men of the same educa-
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tion or training, and they will just as surely work at cross purposes as
they are different in character, unless they are daily converted men.
Every day Satan has his plans to carry out—certain lines that will
hedge up the way of those who are witnesses for Jesus Christ. Now,
unless the living, human agents for Jesus are humble, meek, and lowly
of heart because they have learned of Jesus, they will just as surely
fall under temptation as they live; for Satan is watching and artful and
subtle, and the workers, if not prayerful, will be taken unawares. He
steals upon them as a thief in the night and makes them captives. Then
he works upon the minds of individuals to pervert their individual
ideas and frame their plans; and if brethren see danger and speak of it,
they feel that a personal injury is done them, that someone is trying to