Importance of the Work
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ministry of angels attends the books that contain the truth as attends
the work of the minister.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:313-316
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As God blesses the minister and the evangelist in their earnest
efforts to place the truth before the people, so He will bless the faithful
canvasser.
The humble, efficient worker who obediently responds to the call
of God may be sure of receiving divine assistance. To feel so great
and holy a responsibility is of itself elevating to the character. It calls
into action the highest mental qualities, and their continued exercise
strengthens and purifies mind and heart. The influence upon one’s own
life, as well as upon the life of others, is incalculable.
Careless spectators may not appreciate your work or see its impor-
tance. They may think it a losing business, a life of thankless labor and
self-sacrifice. But the servant of Jesus sees it in the light shining from
the cross. His sacrifices appear small in comparison with those of the
blessed Master, and he is glad to follow in His steps. The success of
his labor affords him the purest joy and is the richest recompense for a
life of patient toil.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:340
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