Canvasser a Gospel Worker
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Some who labor in the canvassing field have a zeal that is not
according to knowledge. Because of their lack of wisdom, because
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they have been so much inclined to act the minister and theologian, it
has been almost a necessity to place restrictions upon our canvassers.
When the Lord’s voice calls, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for
Us?” the Divine Spirit puts it into hearts to respond: “Here am I; send
me.”
Isaiah 6:8
. But bear in mind that the live coal from the altar must
first touch your lips. Then the words you speak will be wise and holy
words. Then you will have wisdom to know what to say and what to
leave unsaid. You will not try to reveal your smartness as theologians.
You will be careful not to arouse a combative spirit or excite prejudice
by introducing controverted points of doctrine. You will find enough
to talk about that will not excite opposition, but that will open the heart
to desire a deeper knowledge of God’s word.
The Lord desires you to be soul winners; therefore, while you
should not force doctrinal points upon the people, you should “be
ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason
of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.”
1 Peter 3:15
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Why fear? Fear lest your words should savor of self-importance, lest
unadvised words be spoken, lest the words and manner should not be
after Christ’s likeness. Connect firmly with Christ, and present the
truth as it is in Him. Hearts cannot fail to be touched by the story of
the atonement. As you learn the meekness and lowliness of Christ,
you will know what you should say to the people; for the Holy Spirit
will tell you what words to speak. Those who realize the necessity of
keeping the heart under the control of the Holy Spirit will be enabled
to sow seed that will spring up unto eternal life. This is the work of
the evangelistic canvasser.
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