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Loving Ministry Will Allay Prejudice—The glory of heaven is
in lifting up the fallen, comforting the distressed. And wherever Christ
abides in human hearts He will be revealed in the same way. Wherever
it acts the religion of Christ will bless. Wherever it works there is
brightness....
Whatever the difference in religious belief, a call from suffering
humanity must be heard and answered. Where bitterness of feeling
exists because of difference in religion, much good may be done by
personal service. Loving ministry will break down prejudice and win
souls to God.—
Christ’s Object Lessons, 386
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We Must Disarm Prejudice—The followers of Christ, as they
approach the time of trouble, [should] make every exertion to place
themselves in a proper light before the people, to disarm prejudice.—
The Great Controversy, 616
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As a means of overcoming prejudice and gaining access to minds
medical missionary work must be done.... We are to work as gospel
medical missionaries to heal the sin-sick souls by giving them the
message of salvation. This work will break down prejudice as nothing
else can.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:211
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The Witness of the Virtuous, Unselfish Life—The good works
of God’s people have a more powerful influence than words. By their
virtuous life and unselfish acts the beholder is led to desire the same
righteousness which produced so good fruit.—
The Review and Herald,
May 5, 1885
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Deeds Greater Than Creeds—Divine truth exerts little influence
upon the world, when it should exert much influence through our
practice. The mere profession of religion abounds, but it has little
weight. We may claim to be followers of Christ, we may claim to
believe every truth in the Word of God; but this will do our neighbor
no good unless our belief is carried into our daily life. Our profession
may be as high as heaven, but it will save neither ourselves nor our
fellow men unless we are Christians. A right example will do more to
benefit the world than all our profession.—
Christ’s Object Lessons,
383
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Influences Emanating From a Loving Home—Those who cul-
tivate love in the home life will form characters after Christ’s likeness,
and they will be constrained to exert a helpful influence beyond the
family circle, in order that they may bless others by kind, thoughtful