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patiently treading the round of his daily tasks, unconscious of latent
powers that, roused to action, would place him among the world’s
great leaders. Such were the men who were called by the Saviour to
be His colaborers. And they had the advantage of three years’ training
by the greatest educator this world has ever known.—
Education, 85
.
Spread Out Responsibilities of Leadership—Too heavy respon-
sibilities are not to be placed on any one man. In the direction of the
canvassing work, the Lord will exercise His power and grace through
various men in all parts of His vineyard. He will use men of Christian
experience, men who are daily growing in grace and in a knowledge
of the truth, men who are capable because they are yoked up with
Christ.—
Manuscript 140, 1902
.
The advice that was given to Moses when he was overburdened
with cares and perplexities [
Exodus 18:17-23
.] is of highest value
today to those who are in positions of responsibility in God’s cause.
The counsel given him should be carefully studied by those entrusted
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with the management of the work in the Lord’s vineyard.—
Manuscript
140, 1902
.
Accept Idea That Policy May Vary—No one man or set of men
is to have supreme authority to shape and to control the policy of the
workers in the entire field, even with respect to the canvassing work;
for every section of the country, especially the Southern field, which
has been so long neglected, has its peculiar features, and must be
worked accordingly.—
Manuscript 140, 1902
.
Right Spirit in Dealing With Human Minds—There is need of
an education in regard to the rights and duties of men in authority who
have lorded it over God’s heritage. When a man is placed in a position
of trust, who knows not what kind of spirit he should exercise in dealing
with human minds, he needs to learn the very first principles as to his
authority over his fellow men. Right principles must be brought into
the heart and wrought into the warp and woof of character.—
Letter
83, 1896
.
Encourage Accurate, Businesslike Service—Many times I have
received instruction that the canvassers who are in the field should
receive more encouragement. Our ministers should not be discouraged
from engaging in the canvassing work, if for some good reason they
desire to acquire means.