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Words of Counsel to Ministers
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In Courage And Simplicity
The time has come to make decided efforts in places where the
truth has not yet been proclaimed. How shall the Lord’s work be
done? In every place that is entered, a solid foundation is to be laid
for permanent work. The Lord’s methods are to be followed. It
is not for you to be intimidated by outward appearances, however
forbidding they may be. It is for you to carry forward the work as the
Lord has said it should be carried. Preach the word, and the Lord by
His Holy Spirit will send conviction to the minds of the hearers. The
word is: “And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord
working with them, and confirming the word with signs following.”
Mark 16:20
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Many workers are to act their part, doing house-to-house work
and giving Bible readings in families. They are to show their growth
in grace by submission to the will of Christ. Thus they will gain a
rich experience. As in faith they receive, believe, and obey Christ’s
word, the efficiency of the Holy Spirit will be seen in their lifework.
There will be seen an intensity of earnest effort. There will be
cherished a faith that works by love and purifies the soul. The fruits
of the Spirit will be seen in the life.
Christ is the Light of the world. Those who follow Him do not
walk in darkness, but have the light of life. John declares of Christ:
“As many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the
sons of God, even to them that believe on His name.”
John 1:12
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Behold Christ. Beholding Him brings heart and mind and character
into conformity to the will of God.
There is need of all the instruction that our missions can give.
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Continue in your work in the power of the same Spirit that led in its
establishment. By opening the Scriptures, by praying, by exercising
faith, educate the people in the way of the Lord; and there will be
built up a church founded on the Rock, Christ Jesus.
The work must be carried forward in the simplicity of truth. God
says: “I have words of encouragement for you.” The Lord has in our
large cities many precious souls who have not bowed the knee to
Baal, and He has those who have worshiped Baal ignorantly. On
these the light of truth is to shine, that they may see Christ as the
way, the truth, and the life.