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Teaching from House to House, April 6
I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed
you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house.
Acts 20:20
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Among the members of our churches there should be more house-to-
house labor in giving Bible readings and distributing literature.... As we
sow beside all waters we shall realize that “he which soweth bountifully
shall reap also bountifully.”
Christ’s example must be followed by those who claim to be His chil-
dren. Relieve the physical necessities of your fellow men, and their gratitude
will break down the barriers and enable you to reach their hearts.... Women
as well as men can engage in the work.... They can do in families a work
that men cannot do, a work that reaches the inner life. They can come
close to the hearts of those whom men cannot reach. Their work is needed.
Discreet and humble women can do a good work in explaining the truth
to the people in their homes. The word of God thus explained will do its
leavening work, and ... whole families will be converted....
In the home circle, at your neighbor’s fireside, at the bedside of the sick,
in a quiet way you may read the Scriptures and speak a word for Jesus and
the truth. Precious seed may thus be sown that will spring up and bring
forth fruit....
There is missionary work to be done in many unpromising places. The
missionary spirit needs to take hold of our souls, inspiring us to reach
classes for whom we had not planned to labor and in ways and places that
we had no idea of working. The Lord has His plan for the sowing of the
gospel seed. In sowing according to His will, we shall so multiply the seed
that His word may reach thousands who have never heard the truth.
Thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand angels
are waiting to co-operate with members of our churches in communicating
the light that God has generously given, that a people may be prepared for
the coming of Christ.
Our sisters, the youth, the middle-aged, and those of advanced years,
may act a part in the closing work for this time; and in doing this as they
have opportunity, they will obtain an experience of the highest value to
themselves. In forgetfulness of self, they will grow in grace.
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