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3141 Living In The Light, p. 235.2 (Ellen Gould White)

God expects personal service from everyone to whom He has entrusted a knowledge of the truth for this time. Not all can go as missionaries to foreign lands, but all can be home missionaries in their families and neighborhoods.

3142 Living In The Light, p. 235.8 (Ellen Gould White)

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. — Review and Herald, August 7, 1913.

3143 Living In The Light, p. 236.2 (Ellen Gould White)

… little missionaries, denying their own inclinations and desires for selfish pleasure to do service for Him; and this service is just as acceptable to God …

3144 Living In The Light, p. 236.4 (Ellen Gould White)

… be missionaries in the home, relieving, as far as possible, the weary mother, who has so many cares and burdens to bear.

3145 Living In The Light, p. 236.6 (Ellen Gould White)

Further Reflection : : In what ways can children be little missionaries for Christ?

3146 Living In The Light, p. 238.2 (Ellen Gould White)

… the missionary spirit, that efforts of divine and human agencies may be combined. But what have our people done in regard to moving out of Battle Creek, to carry …

3147 Living In The Light, p. 238.3 (Ellen Gould White)

… in missionary fields, they will fall back into deathlike slumber. How did the Holy Spirit work upon your hearts?. .. Were you not inspired to exercise the talents …

3148 Living In The Light, p. 245 (Ellen Gould White)

August 19, True Missionary Spirit

3149 Living In The Light, p. 245.2 (Ellen Gould White)

… true missionary spirit is the spirit of Christ. The world’s Redeemer was the great model missionary. Many of His followers have labored earnestly and unselfishly …

3150 Living In The Light, p. 245.4 (Ellen Gould White)

… true missionary spirit we must be imbued with the love of Christ; we must look to the Author and Finisher of our faith, study His character, cultivate His spirit …

3151 Living In The Light, p. 245.5 (Ellen Gould White)

… the missionary spirit, the qualification for missionary work, is a special gift or endowment bestowed upon the ministers and a few members of the church …

3152 Living In The Light, p. 251.5 (Ellen Gould White)

… medical missionary work. Sanitariums might have been established. The principles of health reform might have been proclaimed. This work is now to be taken …

3153 Living In The Light, p. 260.3 (Ellen Gould White)

… remedial missionary work, and to destroy its destructive power by establishing enterprises of benevolence.

3154 Living In The Light, p. 260.6 (Ellen Gould White)

Further Reflection : : Ellen White notes that God designed “remedial missionary work” to help address the sin of selfishness. How does serving the lost help to remove selfishness from our lives?

3155 Living In The Light, p. 266.3 (Ellen Gould White)

… in missionary labor, or filling the different offices connected with the church.

3156 Living In The Light, p. 267.6 (Ellen Gould White)

… loving missionary can do more than this. Often the heart that hardens under reproof will melt under the love of Christ.

3157 Living In The Light, p. 267.7 (Ellen Gould White)

The missionary can not only relieve physical maladies, but he can lead the sinner to the Great Physician, who can cleanse the soul from the leprosy of sin. Through …

3158 Living In The Light, p. 275.2 (Ellen Gould White)

… of missionary effort be systematically laid out, in which they may take part, and let them be given instruction and help. Thus they will learn to work for God …

3159 Living In The Light, p. 275.3 (Ellen Gould White)

… the missionary meeting and preaching a long sermon. Plan ways whereby a live interest may be aroused. From week to week the youth should bring in their reports …

3160 Living In The Light, p. 277.2 (Ellen Gould White)

… a missionary spirit is encouraged, even if it takes some hours from the program of regular study, much of heaven’s blessing will be given, provided there is …