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be heard crying: “If the Lord be God, follow Him: but if Baal, then
follow him.”
1 Kings 18:21
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At the same time nothing savoring of a harsh, denunciatory spirit is,
under any circumstances, to be indulged. Let our periodicals contain
no sharp thrusts, no bitter criticisms or cutting sarcasm. Satan has
almost succeeded in expelling from the world the truth of God, and he
is delighted when its professed advocates show that they are not under
the influence of truth which subdues and sanctifies the soul.
Let the writers for our periodicals dwell as little as possible upon
the objections or arguments of opponents. In all our work we are
to meet falsehood with truth. Put truth against all personal hints,
references, or insults. Deal only in the currency of heaven. Make use
only of that which bears God’s image and superscription. Press in
truth, new and convincing, to undermine and cut away error.
God wants us to be always calm and forbearing. Whatever course
others may pursue, we are to represent Christ, doing as He would do
under similar circumstances. Our Saviour’s power lay not in a strong
array of sharp words. It was His gentleness, His unselfish, unassuming
spirit, that made Him a conqueror of hearts. The secret of our success
lies in revealing the same spirit.
Those who speak to the people through our periodicals should
preserve unity among themselves. Nothing that savors of dissension
should be found in our publications. Satan is always seeking to cause
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dissension, for well he knows that by this means he can most effectually
counteract the work of God. We should not give place to his devices.
Christ’s prayer for His disciples was: “That they all may be one; as
Thou, Father, art in Me, and I in Thee, that they also may be one in
Us: that the world may believe that Thou hast sent Me.”
John 17:21
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All true laborers for God will work in harmony with this prayer....
The editors of our papers need the co-operation of our laborers
in the field and of our people far and near. In our papers should be
found communications from the workers in all parts of the world—
articles giving living experiences. We do not need romance; but in the
daily life there are real experiences that, if told in short articles and
in simple words, would be more fascinating than romance, while at
the same time they would be an invaluable aid to Christian experience
and to practical missionary work. We want truth, solid truth, from
consecrated men, women, and youth.