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As the preaching of Noah warned, tested, and proved the
inhabitants of the world before the flood of waters
destroyed them from off the face of the earth, so the truth
of God for these last days is doing a similar work of
warning, testing, and proving the world. The publications
which go forth from the Office bear the signet of the
Eternal. They are being scattered all through the land, and
are deciding the destiny of souls. Men are now greatly
needed who can translate and prepare our publications in
other languages, so that the message of warning may go to
all nations and test them by the light of the truth, that
men and women, as they see the light, may turn from
transgression to obedience of the law of God. p. 205,
Para. 3, [LS15].
Every opportunity should be improved to extend the truth
to other nations. This will be attended with considerable
expense, but expense should in no case hinder the
performance of this work. Means are of value only as they
are used to advance the interest of the kingdom of God. The
Lord has lent men means for this very purpose, to use in
sending the truth to their fellow men. p. 206, Para. 1,
[LS15].
Now is the time to use means for God. Now is the time to
be rich in good works, laying up in store for ourselves a
good foundation against the time to come, that we may lay
hold on eternal life. One soul saved in the kingdom of God
is of more value than all earthly riches. We are answerable
to God for the souls of those with whom we are brought in
contact, and the closer our connections with our fellow
men, the greater our responsibility. We are one great
brotherhood, and the welfare of our fellow men should be
our great interest. We have not one moment to lose. If we
have been careless in this matter, it is high time we were
now in earnest to redeem the time, lest the blood of souls
be found on our garments. As children of God, none of us
are excused from taking a part in the great work of Christ
in the salvation of our fellow men. p. 206, Para. 2,
[LS15].
It will be a difficult work to overcome prejudice, and to
convince the unbelieving that our efforts to help them are
disinterested. But this should not hinder our labor. There
is no precept in the word of God that tells us to do good
to those only who appreciate and respond to our efforts,
and to benefit those only who will thank us for it. God has