Chapter 33—Simplicity in Our Speech
Secrets of Success for the Gospel—The success of the gospel
message does not depend upon learned speeches, eloquent testimonies,
or deep arguments. It depends upon the simplicity of the message
and its adaptation to the souls that are hungering for the bread of life.
“What shall I do to be saved?”—this is the want of the soul.—
Christ’s
Object Lessons, 231
.
Purity and Simplicity—Our work should be to embrace every
opportunity to present the truth in its purity and simplicity where there
is any desire or interest to hear the reasons of our faith.—
Testimonies
for the Church 3:214
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Work in the Cities—The Lord is speaking to His people at this
time, saying, Gain an entrance into the cities, and proclaim the truth in
simplicity and in faith. The Holy Spirit will work through your efforts
to impress hearts. Introduce no strange doctrine into your message,
but speak the simple words of the gospel of Christ, which young and
old can understand. The unlearned as well as the educated are to
comprehend the truths of the third angel’s message, and they must
be taught in simplicity. If you would approach the people acceptably,
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humble your hearts before God and learn His ways.—.
Unlocking Closed Hearts—The true, honest words of a son or
daughter of God, spoken in natural simplicity, will open the door to
hearts that have long been locked.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:115
.
Simple Words May Open Locked Hearts—The most intellec-
tual, those who are looked upon and praised as the world’s most gifted
men and women, are often refreshed by the simple words that flow
from the heart of one who loves God and who can speak of that love
as naturally as the worldling speaks of the things which his mind con-
templates and feeds upon. Often the words well prepared and studied
have little influence. But the true, honest words of a son or daughter
of God, spoken in natural simplicity, will open the door to hearts that
have long been locked.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:115
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