Testimonies for the Church, Volume 8 - Ellen G. White

as the result of his labors. Some he is to save with
fear, "pulling them out of the fire; hating even the
garment spotted by the flesh," "holding fast the
faithful word as he hath been taught." Jude 23;
Titus 1:9. Paul's charge to Timothy comes to the
ministers of today: "I charge thee therefore before
God, and the Lord Jesus Christ; ... Preach the word;
be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke,
exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine." (2
Timothy 4:1, 2)
But it is not only upon those who preach the
word that God has placed the responsibility of
seeking to save sinners. He has given this work to
all. Our hearts are to be so filled with the love of
Christ that our words of thanksgiving shall warm
other hearts. This is service that all can perform,
and the Lord accepts it as offered to Himself. He
makes it efficacious, imparting to the earnest
worker the grace that reconciles man to God.
May the Lord help His people to realize that
there is earnest work to be done. May He help them
to remember that in the home, in the church, and in
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