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Danger of Commercialism
There is danger of entering into commercialism and becoming so
engrossed in worldly business that the truths of the word of God in
their purity and power will not be brought into the life. The love of
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trade and gain is becoming more and more prevalent. My brethren, let
your souls be truly converted. If ever there was a time when we needed
to understand our responsibilities, it is now, when truth is fallen in the
streets and equity cannot enter. Satan has come down with great power
to work with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish;
and everything that can be shaken will be shaken, and those things that
cannot be shaken will remain. The Lord is coming very soon, and we
are entering into scenes of calamity. Satanic agencies, though unseen,
are working to destroy human life. But if our life is hid with Christ
in God, we shall see of His grace and salvation. Christ is coming to
establish His kingdom on the earth. Let our tongues be sanctified and
used to glorify Him. Let us work now as we have never worked before.
We are exhorted to “be instant in season, out of season.”
2 Timothy
4:2
. We are to make openings for the presentation of the truth. We are
to improve every opportunity of drawing souls to Christ.
Speak of a Saviour’s Love
As a people we are to be reconverted, our lives sanctified to declare
the truth as it is in Jesus. In the work of scattering our publications, we
can speak of a Saviour’s love from a warm and throbbing heart. God
alone has the power to forgive sins; if we do not speak this message
to the unconverted, our neglect may prove their ruin. Blessed, soul-
saving Bible truths are published in our papers. There are many who
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can help in the work of selling our periodicals. The Lord calls upon all
of us to seek to save perishing souls. Satan is at work to deceive the
very elect, and now is our time to work with vigilance. Our books and
papers are to be brought before the notice of the people; the gospel of
present truth is to be given to our cities without delay. Shall we not
arouse to our duties?—
Testimonies for the Church 9:61-63
.