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we shall see if we enter the work imbued with the Spirit of Christ. If
we carry forward the work in righteousness, mercy, and love, help will
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come in our necessity. Truth will bear away the victory.—
The Review
and Herald, October 7, 1902
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Present the Truth With Gentleness—The truth is to be presented
with divine tact, tenderness, and gentleness. It is to come from a heart
that has been softened and made sympathetic. We need to have close
communion with God, lest self rise up, as it did in Jehu, and we pour
forth a torrent of words that are unbefitting, that are not as dew, nor
as the still showers, which revive the withering plants. Let our words
be gentle as we seek to win souls. God will be wisdom to him who
seeks for wisdom from a divine source. We are to seek opportunities
on every hand. We are to watch unto prayer, and be ready always to
give an answer to every one who asks a reason for the hope that is
in us. Lest we shall impress unfavorably one soul for whom Christ
has died, we should keep our hearts uplifted to God, so that when the
opportunity presents itself, we may have the right word to speak at the
right time. If you thus undertake to work for God, the Spirit of God
will be your helper. The Holy Spirit will apply the truth spoken in
love for the soul. The truth will have quickening power when spoken
under the influence of the grace of Christ.—
The Review and Herald,
October 7, 1902
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In an Easy, Winning, Courteous Manner—As a people we
should cultivate kindliness and courtesy in our association with those
whom we meet. Let us avoid any abruptness of manner, and strive
always to present the truth in an easy way. This truth means life, eter-
nal life to the receiver. Study therefore to pass easily and courteously
from subjects of a temporal nature to the spiritual and eternal. A most
courteous manner characterized the work of the Saviour. Seek in the
most gentle way to introduce your mission. While walking by the way,
or seated by the wayside, you may drop into some heart the seed of
truth.—
Manuscript 55, 1908
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Colporteur-Minister Teamwork—When an effort is made to in-
troduce the truth in an important place, our ministers should give
special attention to the instruction and training of those who are to
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cooperate with them. Colporteurs and canvassers are needed, and
those who are fitted to give Bible readings in families, so that while the