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that they will become unselfish, devoted, efficient workers for God;
and it is only through such a course that the church can be prevented
from becoming fruitless and dead.... Let every member of the church
become an active worker,—a living stone, emitting light in God’s
temple.—
The Review and Herald, September 2, 1890
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Church Members to Educate Themselves
Church members must work; they must educate themselves, striv-
ing to reach the high standard set before them. This the Lord will help
them to reach if they will co-operate with Him.—
Testimonies for the
Church 9:140
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We should not let slip even one opportunity of qualifying ourselves
intellectually to work for God.—
Christ’s Object Lessons, 334
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The Divine Standard
The Lord desires us to obtain all the education possible, with the
object in view of imparting our knowledge to others. None can know
where or how they may be called to labor or to speak for God. Our
heavenly Father alone sees what He can make of men. There are before
us possibilities which our feeble faith does not discern. Our minds
should be so trained that if necessary we can present the truths of His
word before the highest earthly authorities in such a way as to glorify
His name.—
Christ’s Object Lessons, 333, 334
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Who have been preparing themselves to go and work in His vine-
yard? God is not pleased with novices. He wants us to make the very
best and highest use that is possible of the talents that He has given
us.—
The Review and Herald, April 2, 1889
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Illustration
I had dreamed that a person brought to me a web of white cloth,
and bade me cut it into garments for persons of all sizes, and all
descriptions of character, and circumstances in life. I was told to cut
them out, and hang them up all ready to be made when called for. I
had the impression that many for whom I was required to cut garments
were unworthy. I inquired if that was the last piece of cloth I should