Proselyting

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Mar 25, 1897

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 23, No. 12.

Proselyting.—Minister of Christ, by whatever name you may be called, do not be alarmed at the charge of “proselyting.” Preach the message that God bids thee, whether among Roman Catholics, Methodists, Baptists, Seventh-day Adventists, Disciples, or pagans. Have you truth that they have not?—Minister it to them as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If they are desirous of knowing the right way, they will gladly receive it. No true minister of Christ labors for souls simply to get numbers; it is to convert the sinner, to impart to the believer some richer blessing. “Preach the Word” to all believers or unbelievers. It was to professed children of God that Jesus Christ preached almost wholly for over three years. His commission to his disciples was to begin at Jerusalem. God’s messages always first come to his people. If they accept them, they have the precious privilege of bearing them to others. If they count themselves unworthy of the message of life, it passes on to souls in darkness. “Preach the Word” wherever God bids thee.