Instructing Patiently in Carrying Out New Plans
By James White
again, and all the propositions and plans well studied before the quarterly meetings for July 7 and 8. The cause demands prompt action on the part of all our people in the carrying out of these new plans. But all our efforts must be characterized with kind and patient teaching. The following text of general application will apply well to the labors of those whose duty it is to introduce and carry out the new order of things. And as you read the text remember that Paul uses the word, “instructing.” Let the people be instructed, and kindly urged to duty. “And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God, peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth.” 2 Tim. 2:24, 25. J. W.