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A Precious Experience. He who takes up the work of canvassing
as he should must be both an educator and a student. While he tries to
teach others he himself must learn to do the work of an evangelist. As
canvassers go forth into the field with humble hearts, full of earnest
activity, they will find many opportunities to speak a word in season to
souls ready to die in discouragement. After laboring for these needy
ones they will be able to say: “Ye were sometimes darkness, but now
are ye light in the Lord.”
Ephesians 5:8
. As they see the sinful course
of others they can say: “Such were some of you: but ye are washed,
but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus,
and by the Spirit of our God.”
1 Corinthians 6:11
.
Those who work for God will meet with discouragement, but the
promise is always theirs: “Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the
end of the world.”
Matthew 28:20
. God will give a most wonderful
experience to those who will say: “I believe Thy promise; I will not
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fail nor become discouraged.”
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Reporting. Let those who gain such an experience in working
for the Lord write an account of it for our papers, that others may
be encouraged. Let the canvasser tell of the joy and blessing he has
received in his ministry as an evangelist. These reports should find a
place in our papers, for they are far-reaching in their influence. They
will be as sweet fragrance in the church, a savor of life unto life. Thus
it is seen that God works with those who co-operate with Him.
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Example in Health Reform. In your association with unbelievers
do not allow yourselves to be swerved from right principles. If you sit
at their table, eat temperately and only of food that will not confuse the
mind. Keep clear of intemperance. You cannot afford to weaken your
mental or physical powers, lest you become unable to discern spiritual
things. Keep your mind in such a condition that God can impress it
with the precious truths of His word.
Thus you will have an influence upon others. Many try to correct
the lives of others by attacking what they regard as wrong habits. They