Chapter 40—Pure Language
Lips Touched by the Lord—To those who make so full a conse-
cration that the Lord can place His touch upon their lips, the word is
spoken, Go forth into the harvest-field. I will cooperate with you.
The minister who has received this preparation will be a power
for good in the world. His words will be right words, pure and true,
fraught with sympathy and love; his actions will be right actions, a
help and a blessing to the weak. Christ will be to him an abiding
presence, controlling thought, word, and deed.—
Gospel Workers, 23
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Circumspect in Word and Deed—Of all men, those who have
been trusted and honored by the Lord, those who have been given
special service to perform, should be circumspect in word and deed.
They should be men of devotion, who, by works of righteousness and
pure, true words, can lift their fellow men to a higher level.—
Gospel
Workers, 124
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Word Purification by the Holy Spirit—It is the accompaniment
of the Holy Spirit of God that prepares workers, both men and women,
to become pastors to the flock of God.... They will practice true
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Christian courtesy, bearing in mind that Christ, their Companion,
cannot approve of harsh, unkind words or feelings. Their words will
be purified. The power of speech will be regarded as a precious talent,
lent them to do a high and holy work. The human agent will learn
how to represent the divine Companion with whom he is associated.
To that unseen Holy One he will show respect and reverence because
he is wearing His yoke and is learning His pure, holy ways. Those
who have faith in this divine Attendant will develop. They will be
gifted with power to clothe the message of truth with a sacred beauty.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:322
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Wise and Holy Words—When the Lord’s voice calls, “Whom
shall I send, and who will go for Us?” the Divine Spirit puts it into
hearts to respond: “Here am I; send me.”
Isaiah 6:8
. But bear in
mind that the live coal from the altar must first touch your lips. Then
the words you speak will be wise and holy words. Then you will
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