Testimonies for the Church, Volume 9 - Ellen G. White

Chapter 18
The Result of Failing to Work
Comparatively little missionary work is done,
and what is the result? The truths that Christ gave
are not taught. Many of God's people are not
growing in grace. Many are in an unpleasant,
complaining frame of mind. Those who are not
helping others to see the importance of the truth for
this time must feel dissatisfied with themselves.
Satan takes advantage of this feature in their
experience and leads them to criticize and find
fault. If they were busily engaged in seeking to
know and do the will of God they would feel such
a burden for perishing souls, such an unrest of
mind, that they could not be restrained from
fulfilling the commission: "Go ye into all the
world, and preach the gospel to every creature."
(Mark 16:15)
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