THE SAVIOUR'S ADMONITION.
By G. S. Richard
“BEHOLD, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Matt. 10:16. It seems to me that this admonition of our divine Lord is more needful to be carefully observed by us, upon whom the end of the world has come, than by those to whom it was directly addressed. As laborers in the vineyard of the Lord, we should exercise close study and careful thought, how we may successfully approach those whom we wish to win to a saving knowledge of the truth. While we are laying our plans, studying to show ourselves approved unto God, workmen that need not to be ashamed, let us pray to God for wisdom to direct our minds in the proper channel, and fit us for usefulness in his service. We have the assurance if we pray to him, doubting not, we shall receive liberally. Perhaps no branch of this great and responsible work of warning the world requires more of that caution given by our great Leader than the T. and M. work. By one unguarded word or impulsive act, a soul that might have been gained by a proper course may have his mind barred by prejudice that perhaps may never be removed. This should create within us a desire for that wisdom which, if put in practice, will give the glorious result. “Harmless as a dove.” Some are prejudiced more or less. How to approach such is often a difficult problem to solve, requiring us to move with discretion. All such cannot be gained in the same way. Some may become interested on one point, and some on another. Experience proves this to be the case. Fellow laborers in the great harvest field, seeing we are in the midst of wolves, let us seek for that wisdom that is able to make us wise unto salvation. Making good use of the time and talents lent unto us, let us send forth the silent messengers, working faithfully in that sphere of usefulness, in which God has designed we should labor.