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Pastoral Ministry
No, no. They are to stand as subjects of Christ’s kingdom, bearing
the banner on which is inscribed, “The commandments of God, and
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the faith of Jesus.” They are to carry the burden of a special work, a
special message. We have a personal responsibility, and this is to be
revealed before the heavenly universe, before angels, and before men.
God does not call upon us to enlarge our influence by mingling with
society, by linking up with men on political questions, but by standing
as individual parts of His great whole, with Christ as our head. Christ
is our Prince, and as His subjects we are to do the work appointed us
by God.—
Fundamentals of Christian Education, 478
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Clergy of Other Denominations
God’s servants are to approach the ministers of other denom-
inations—More work should have been done for those in high places.
Those who give the last message of mercy to a fallen world are not to
pass by the ministers. God’s servants are to approach them as those
who have a deep interest in their welfare, and then plead for them in
prayer. If they refuse to accept the invitation, tell the Master about it,
and then your duty is done.—
The Review and Herald, May 8, 1900
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Pray for and with ministers of other denominations—Our min-
isters should seek to come near to the ministers of other denominations.
Pray for and with these men, for whom Christ is interceding. A solemn
responsibility is theirs. As Christ’s messengers, we should manifest
a deep, earnest interest in these shepherds of the flock.—
Testimonies
for the Church 6:78
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It takes moral courage for a minister to step out for the Sab-
bath—It requires moral courage to take a position to keep the com-
mandments of the Lord. An opposer of the truth once said that it
was only weak-minded people, foolish, ignorant persons, who would
turn away from the churches to keep the seventh day as the Sabbath.
But a minister who embraced the truth replied, “If you think it takes
weak-minded persons, just try it.” It takes moral courage, firmness,
decision, perseverance, and very much prayer to step out on the un-
popular side.—
Evangelism, 240
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Ministers of other denominations, if truly converted to our
message, will be polished instruments in the hands of God—Much
has been lost by our people through the following such narrow plans