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The Colporteur Evangelist
Ready to Give Answer
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.
Holy Spirit Gives Words
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
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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.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:321-325
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Important Books to Be Sold
The light given was that Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation,
The Great Controversy, and Patriarchs and Prophets, would make
their way. They contain the very message the people must have, the
special light God had given His people. The angels of God would
prepare the way for these books in the hearts of the people.
Special Instruction Regarding Royalties
Instruction has been given me that the important books containing
the light that God has given regarding Satan’s apostasy in heaven
should be given a wide circulation just now; for through them the
truth will reach many minds. Patriarchs and Prophets, Daniel and the
Revelation, and The Great Controversy are needed now as never before.
They should be widely circulated because the truths they emphasize
will open many blind eyes.... Many of our people have been blind to
the importance of the very books that were most needed. Had tact
and skill then been shown in the sale of these books, the Sunday-law