Training Literature Evangelists to Win Souls
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who are canvassing for the book that is now doing its errand of mercy:
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Christ’s Object Lessons.
] Exemplify in the life the lessons given by
Christ in His Sermon on the Mount. This will make a deeper im-
pression, and have a more lasting influence upon minds, than will
the sermons given from the pulpit. You may not be able to speak
eloquently to those you desire to help; but if you speak modestly,
hiding self in Christ, your words will be dictated by the Holy Spirit;
and Christ, with whom you are cooperating, will impress the heart.
Exercise that faith which works by love and sanctifies the soul. Let
none now make the Lord ashamed of them because of their unbelief.
Sloth and despondency accomplish nothing. Entanglements in secular
business are sometimes permitted by God in order to stir the sluggish
faculties to more earnest action that He may honor faith by the bestowal
of rich blessings. This is a means of advancing His work. Looking
unto Jesus, not only as our example, but as the author and finisher of
our faith, let us go forward, having confidence that He will supply
strength for every duty.—
The Review and Herald, May 6, 1902
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Power of Angels, Prayer and Faith—Those whose engage in
this work should first give themselves unreservedly to God. They
should place themselves where they can learn of Christ and follow His
example. He has invited them: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and
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are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you,
and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find
rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30
. Angels are commissioned to go forth with those
who take up this work in true humility.
We are to pray without ceasing, and we are to live our prayers.
Faith will greatly increase by exercise. Let those who are canvassing
for Christ’s Object Lessons learn the lessons taught in the book for
which they are working. Learn of Christ. Have faith in His power to
help and save you. Faith is the very lifeblood of the soul. Its presence
gives warmth, health, consistency, and sound judgment. Its vitality
and vigor exert a powerful though unconscious influence. The life of
Christ in the soul is as a well of water springing up unto everlasting
life. It leads to a constant cultivation of the heavenly graces and to a
kindly submission in all things to the Lord.—
The Review and Herald,
May 6, 1902
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