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and experienced workers to press on into new fields. No word is to
be spoken to discourage any, for this grieves the heart of Christ and
greatly pleases the adversary. All need to be baptized with the Holy
Spirit; all should refrain from censuring and disparaging remarks and
draw near to Christ, that they may appreciate the heavy responsibilities
which the co-workers with Him are carrying. “Press together; press
together,” are the words of our divine Instructor. Unity is strength;
disunion is weakness and defeat.
Be Guarded
In our work for the poor and unfortunate, we shall need to be
guarded, lest we gather responsibilities which we shall not be able to
carry. Before adopting plans and methods that require a large outlay
of means, we are to consider whether they bear the divine signature.
God does not sanction the pushing forward of one line of work without
regard to other lines. He designs that the medical missionary work
shall prepare the way for the presentation of the saving truth for this
time—the proclamation of the third angel’s message. If this design is
met, the message will not be eclipsed nor its progress hindered.
It is not numerous institutions, large buildings, or great display
that God requires, but the harmonious action of a peculiar people, a
people chosen by God and precious. Every man is to stand in his lot
and place, thinking, speaking, and acting in harmony with the Spirit of
God. Then, and not till then, will the work be a complete, symmetrical
whole.
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