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Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2004 1:29 am Post subject: Teachers and Thinkers - Devoted or Careless?
Ellen G. White wrote:
Thus the message of the third angel will be proclaimed. As the time comes for it to be given with greatest power, the Lord will work through humble instruments, leading the minds of those who consecrate themselves to His service. The laborers will be qualified rather by the unction of His Spirit than by the training of literary institutions. The Great Controversy, p. 606.
It is true that "men of faith and prayer will be constrained to go forth with holy zeal, declaring the words which God gives them." But I doubt if God is going to use those who have so little love of the truth that they seem opposed to writing in an attractive way, with clarity, correct spelling and proper grammar. Even worse, some writers appear to be so indifferent to the integrity of the message that they don't even care about checking their facts. Why would God choose sloppy, unthinking and inattentive minds to communicate His message? How could such people be consecrated to God's service?
James wrote:
Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. James 3:1.
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Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 12:12 pm Post subject:
Maybe the question that needs to be asked is who is God not able to use. Fishermen who had no learning? A prostitute who Jesus used to show an edgucated man that he was a greater sinner. The woman at the well.
When we are brought into trying circumstances we are a test to those around us. Will they do what Christ requires or will they help condone satans principles. A whole lot of truth with a little error is a deadly combo, but I think that applies to the heart not to spelling errors.
For instance you may condone something that is giving to the pour, which is a great thing, but if there is lying involved it is a sin and is of satan. The perfume poured on Christ and Judas's reaction.
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