Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students - Ellen G. White

God has given evidence that He has chosen them
and ordained them to go forth and labor in His
vineyard. He has made them effectual co-workers
with Himself. They have a teachable spirit; they
feel their dependence upon God; and the Holy
Spirit is with them to help their infirmities. It
quickens and energizes the mind, directs the
thoughts, and aids in the presentation of truth.
When the laborer stands before the people to
hold forth the words of life, there is heard in his
voice the echo of the voice of Christ. It is evident
that he walks with God, that he has been with Jesus
and learned of Him. He has brought the truth into
the inner sanctuary of the soul; it is to him a living
reality; and he presents the truth in demonstration
of the Spirit and of power. The people hear the
joyful sound; God speaks to their hearts through
the man consecrated to His service.
As the worker lifts up Jesus through the Spirit,
he becomes really eloquent. He is earnest and
sincere, and is beloved by those for whom he
labors. What a sin would rest upon anyone who
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