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Chapter 9—Workers Under God
[The articles in this section are from Special Testimonies, Series A
3:43-53 and 4 (1895).]
God the Master Worker
Times are growing hard, and money is difficult to obtain; but
God will open the way for us from sources outside our own people.
I cannot see how anyone can take exceptions to the receiving of gifts
from those not of our faith. They can only do so by taking extreme
views and by creating issues which they are not authorized to do.
This is God’s world, and if God could move upon human agents
so that the land which has been in the hands of the enemy may
be brought into our hands, so that the message may be proclaimed
in regions beyond, shall men block up the way with their narrow
notions? Such conscientiousness as this is anything but healthful.
The Holy Spirit does not lead men to pursue such a course.
Let all be careful how they interpose themselves between God,
the great Master Worker, and His people. We should see and ac-
knowledge the workings of His providence, and bow to His authority.
Let every messenger of God attend to his own specific work, and not
rush into a work that is simply after his own wisdom and devising.
Let the Lord’s messengers go unto the mercy seat, that they may
receive wisdom and grace to know God, to understand His work-
ings. Knowledge of God will give them well-balanced minds and
sound judgment, that they will not move impulsively at this critical,
important time of earth’s history.
Due Consideration
It is not the will of God that any of His servants should move
hastily and take shortsighted views. He would have them wait
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patiently, and manifest due consideration. Every movement should
be made with judicious thoughtfulness, and after much prayer. Then
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