Chapter 30—ABC—Spiritual Blueprint
Book Depositories Needed—In every important place there
should be a depository for publications. And some one who really
appreciates the truth should manifest an interest to get these books into
the hands of all who will read.—
Testimonies for the Church 1:473
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I saw that the work of present truth should engage the interest of
all. The publication of truth is God’s ordained plan, as a means of
warning, comforting, reproving, exhorting, or convicting all to whose
notice the silent, voiceless messengers may be brought. Angels of
God have a part to act in preparing hearts to be sanctified by the truths
published, that they may be prepared for the solemn scenes before
them.—
Testimonies for the Church 1:590
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Avoid Exclusiveness and Let the Light Shine—Let there be
light; let it shine forth in clear, distinct rays. Let there be no question
in this matter. It is essential that our works on present truth shall be
displayed and that when needed there may be no delay in sending to
another locality to obtain them....
While the tract and missionary society has its work to do, it is
not to hold itself “exclusively.” It is not to be a separate kingdom and
have a jurisdiction of its own. From the light which God has given
me, He desires that His people shall improve every opportunity for
disseminating light. They are to sow beside all waters. Our publica-
tions should be represented by the office in the city. It should be well
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supplied with tracts and publications for use at once. Many through
curiosity will desire to know what these tracts and pamphlets contain,
and if they are right at hand they can be sold and the money used to
carry forward the work of God for which the office is to be used. In
any case, they should not wait to refer to the International Tract and
Missionary Society. [
Name given to early Book and Bible Houses or
Adventist Book Centers.
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This “exclusiveness” is not to have any place in the work, for it
is not the inspiration of God. Wherever we can advance the truth,
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