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that the most intelligent, better-educated classes are not reached. Too
often the work has been so conducted as to impress unbelievers that
it is of very little consequence,—some stray off-shoot of religious
enthusiasm, entirely beneath their notice. Much has been lost for
want of wise methods of labor. Every effort should be made to give
character and dignity to the work. It requires much wisdom to reach
ministers and men of influence. But why should they be neglected as
they have been by our people? These men are responsible to God just
in proportion to the talents intrusted to them. Where much is given,
much will be required. Should there not be deeper study and much
more prayer for wisdom, that we may learn how to reach these classes?
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Should not wisdom and tact be used to gain these souls, who, if truly
converted, will be polished instruments in the hands of God to reach
others?—
Evangelism, 562, 563
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People of Other Cultures
Those close to Christ are lifted above color or caste—He who
is closely connected with Christ is lifted above the prejudice of color
or caste. His faith takes hold of eternal realities. The divine Author of
truth is to be up lifted. Our hearts are to be filled with the faith that
works by love and purifies the soul. The work of the good Samaritan is
the example that we are to follow.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:209
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When the Holy Spirit moves, all prejudice will be melted away
and we will approach God as one brotherhood—When the Holy
Spirit moves upon human minds, all petty complaints and accusations
between man and his fellow man will be put away. The bright beams of
the Sun of Righteousness will shine into the chambers of the mind and
heart. In our worship of God there will be no distinction between rich
and poor, white and black. All prejudice will be melted away. When
we approach God, it will be as one brotherhood. We are pilgrims and
strangers, bound for a better country, even a heavenly. There all pride,
all accusation, all self-deception, will forever have an end. Every mask
will be laid aside, and we shall “see Him as He is.” There our songs
will catch the inspiring theme, and praise and thanksgiving will go up
to God.—
The Review and Herald, October 24, 1899
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Societal distinctions should become contemptible—The cross
of Calvary should make the distinctions of society fade away and