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knowledge of Christ. Let every worker concentrate his energies and
use his powers for the highest of all service, to recover men from the
snare of Satan and bind them to God, making the chain of dependence
through Jesus Christ fast to the throne encircled with the rainbow of
promise.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:339, 340
(1900).
Responsibility of Teachers of Canvassers—Teachers in the can-
vassing work have grave responsibilities to bear. Those who rightly
comprehend their position, will direct and instruct those under their
care with a sense of their personal accountability, and will inspire
others to fidelity in the cause. They will be much in prayer, they will
understand that their words and actions are making impressions that
will not be easily effaced, but will be as enduring as eternity. They will
realize that no other can come after them and correct their mistakes, or
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supply their deficiencies. How important it is, then, that the teachers’
subject, manner, and spirit are after God’s order.—
The Review and
Herald, May 20, 1890
.
To Be Educated and Trained—The presidents of our conferences
and others in responsible positions have a duty to do in this matter,
that the different branches of our work may receive equal attention.
Canvassers are to be educated and trained to do the work required in
selling the books upon present truth which the people need. There
is need of men of deep Christian experience, men of well-balanced
minds, strong, well-educated men, to engage in this work. The Lord
desires those to take hold of the canvassing work who are capable of
educating others, who can awaken in promising young men and women
an interest in this line, leading them to take up the book work and
handle it successfully. Some have the talent, education, and experience
which would enable them to educate the youth for the canvassing work
in such a way that much more would be accomplished than is now
being done.
Experienced With Inexperienced—Those who have gained an ex-
perience in this work have a special duty to perform in teaching others.
Educate, educate, educate young men and women to sell the books
which the Lord by His Holy Spirit has stirred His servants to write. God
desires us to be faithful in educating those who accept the truth, that
they may believe to a purpose and work intelligently in the Lord’s way.
Let inexperienced persons be connected with experienced workers,
that they may learn how to work. Let them seek God most earnestly.
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