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themselves, when the truth is presented, to see whether or not these
things are so. Christ has said, “Search the Scriptures; for in them
ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of Me.”
Jesus, the world’s Redeemer, bids men not only to read, but to “search
the Scriptures.” This is a great and important work, and it is committed
to us, and in doing this we shall be greatly benefited; for obedience
to Christ’s command will not go unrewarded. He will crown with
especial tokens of His favor this act of loyalty in following the light
revealed in His Word.—
Testimonies on Sabbath-School Work, 29, 30
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Canvassing
The Lord calls upon our youth to labor as canvassers and evange-
lists, to do house-to-house work in places that have not yet heard the
truth. He speaks to our young men, saying, “Ye are not your own; for
ye are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body, and
in your spirit, which are God’s.” Those who will go forth to the work
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under God’s direction will be wonderfully blessed.—
Testimonies for
the Church 8:229
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One of the very best ways in which young men can obtain a fitness
for the ministry is by entering the canvassing field. Let them go into
towns and cities to canvass for the books which contain the truth for
this time. In this work they will find opportunity to speak the words
of life, and the seeds of truth they sow will spring up to bear fruit. By
meeting the people and presenting to them our publications, they will
gain an experience that they could not gain by preaching....
All who desire an opportunity for true ministry, and who will give
themselves unreservedly to God, will find in the canvassing work op-
portunity to speak upon many things pertaining to the future immortal
life.—
Gospel Workers, 96
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Teaching
The very best talent that can be secured is needed to educate and
mould the minds of the young, and to carry on successfully the many
lines of work that will need to be done by the teacher in our church
schools....