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connect with the mild, beloved John one of the same temperament; but
He connected with him the ardent, impulsive Peter. These two men
were not alike either in their disposition or in their manner of labor.
Peter was prompt and zealous in action, bold and uncompromising,
and would often wound; John was ever calm, and considerate of others’
feelings, and would come after to bind up and encourage. Thus the
defects in one were partially covered by the virtues in the other.
God never designed that, as a rule, His servants should go out
singly to labor. To illustrate: Here are two brothers. They are not of
the same temperament; their minds do not run in the same channel.
One is in danger of doing too much; the other fails to carry the burdens
that he should. If associated together, these might have a moulding
influence upon each other, so that the extremes in their characters
would not stand out so prominent in their labors. It might not be
necessary for them to be together in every meeting; but they could
labor in places ten, fifteen, or even thirty miles apart—near enough
together, however, so that if one came to a crisis in his labors, he could
call on the other for assistance. They should also come together as
often as possible for prayer and consultation. Although different in
temperament, they are one in faith, one in purpose, and can claim the
promise of Christ to His disciples, “If two of you shall agree on earth
as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of
my Father which is in heaven.”—
Historical Sketches of the Foreign
Missions of the Seventh-day Adventists, 126, 127
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YouthWith Older Workers Two by Two—In this work the youth
should be connected with those older in experience, who, if they are
devoted to God, can be a great blessing to them, teaching them in the
things of God, and showing them how best to work for Him. If the
youth will work out their own salvation with fear and trembling, they
will know by experience that God is working with them, to will and to
do of His good pleasure.
Not only men, but women, can enter the canvassing field. And
canvassers are to go out two by two. This is the Lord’s plan.—
The
Review and Herald, October 7, 1902
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Practical Minutemen Needed—Among our ministers, physi-
cians, teachers, and canvassers, there is need of an entire surrender of
the mind, the heart, and the soul of God. ... Neither dress, expensive
homes, nor stylish living gives character to the work. But a meek