Chapter 23—Public Evangelism
Win people by exalting Jesus and hiding self—Those who labor
for Christ should be men and women of great discretion, so that those
who do not understand their doctrines may be led to respect them,
and regard them as persons void of fanaticism, void of rashness and
impetuosity. Their discourses and conduct and conversation should be
of a nature that will lead men to the conclusion that these ministers
are men of thought, of solidity of character, men who fear and love
their heavenly Father. They should win the confidence of the people,
so that those who listen to the preaching may know that the ministers
have not come with some cunningly devised fable, but that their words
are words of worth, a testimony that demands thought and attention.
Let the people see you exalting Jesus, and hiding self.—
The Review
and Herald, April 26, 1892
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Gain the confidence of people before introducing the Sabbath
and immortality questions—I have been shown that our ministers
go too rapidly through their subjects and bring the most objectionable
features of our faith too early into their effort. There are truths that will
not involve so great a cross, that should be kept before their minds, day
after day and even weeks before the Sabbath and immortality questions
are entered upon. Then you gain the confidence of the people as being
men who have clear, forcible arguments, and they think you understand
the Scriptures. When once the confidence of the people is gained, then
it is time enough to introduce publicly the Sabbath and immortality
questions.—
Evangelism, 246
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Crusade
Using Christ’s methods will still attract crowds—Those who
will study the manner of Christ’s teaching, and educate themselves to
follow His way, will attract and hold large numbers now, as Christ held
the people in His day.... When the truth in its practical character is
urged upon the people because you love them, souls will be convicted,
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