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Testimonies for the Church Volume 9
precious assurance that the Saviour is close beside them. They need
not think that they are left to depend on their own feeble efforts.
Christ will give them words to speak that will refresh and encourage
and strengthen poor, struggling souls who are in darkness. Their
own faith will be strengthened as they realize that the Redeemer’s
promise is being fulfilled. Not only are they a blessing to others, but
the work they do for Christ brings blessing to themselves.
There are many who can and should do the work of which I have
spoken. My brother, my sister, what are you doing for Christ? Are
you seeking to be a blessing to others? Are your lips uttering words
of kindness, sympathy, and love? Are you putting forth earnest
efforts to win others to the Saviour?
The Result of Failing to Work
Comparatively little missionary work is done, and what is the
result? The truths that Christ gave are not taught. Many of God’s
people are not growing in grace. Many are in an unpleasant, com-
plaining frame of mind. Those who are not helping others to see
the importance of the truth for this time must feel dissatisfied with
themselves. Satan takes advantage of this feature in their experience
and leads them to criticize and find fault. If they were busily engaged
in seeking to know and do the will of God they would feel such a
burden for perishing souls, such an unrest of mind, that they could
not be restrained from fulfilling the commission: “Go ye into all the
world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”
Mark 16:15
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An Appeal for Untiring Effort
The Lord calls upon His people to arouse out of sleep. The end
of all things is at hand. When those who know the truth will be
laborers together with God, the fruits of righteousness will appear.
By the revelation of the love of God in missionary effort many will
be awakened to see the sinfulness of their own course of action.
They will see that in the past their selfishness has disqualified them
from being laborers together with God. The exhibition of the love
of God as seen in unselfish ministry to others will be the means of
leading many souls to believe the word of God just as it reads.