Chapter 69—Acceptable Service
In His infinite mercy and love God has given us light from His
word, and Christ says to us, “Freely ye have received, freely give.” Let
the light God has given you shine forth to those in darkness. As you
do this, heavenly angels will be beside you, helping you win souls for
Christ....
Dear young friends, remember that it is not necessary to be an
ordained minister in order to serve the Lord. There are many ways of
working for Christ. Human hands may never have been laid on you in
ordination, but God can give you fitness for His service. He can work
through you to the saving of souls. If, having learned in the school of
Christ, you are meek and lowly in heart, He will give you words to
speak for Him....
Our Relation to Mistakes
Do all in your power to gain perfection; but do not think that
because you make mistakes you are excluded from God’s service. The
Lord knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust. As you use
faithfully the talents God has given you, you will gain knowledge that
will make you dissatisfied with self. You will see the need of sifting
away harmful habits, lest by a wrong example you injure others.
Work diligently, giving to others the truth so precious to you. Then
when there are vacancies to be filled, you will hear the words, “Come
up higher.” You may be reluctant to respond; but move forward in
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faith, bringing into God’s work a fresh, honest zeal.
The secret of winning souls can be learned only from the great
Teacher. As the dew and the still showers fall gently on the withering
plant, so our words are to fall gently and lovingly on the souls we are
seeking to win. We are not to wait till opportunities come to us; we
are to seek for them, keeping the heart uplifted in prayer that God may
help us to speak the right word at the right time. When an opportunity
presents itself, let no excuse lead you to neglect it; for its improvement
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