As His representatives among men, God does not choose angels who have never fallen, but human beings, men of like passions with those they seek to save. Christ took humanity that He might reach humanity. A divine-human Saviour was needed to bring salvation to the world. And to men and women has been committed the sacred trust of making known the unsearchable riches of Christ.-The Acts of the Apostles, 134. - {ChS 7.1} Look upon the touching scene. Behold the Majesty of heaven surrounded by the twelve whom He has chosen. He is about to set them apart for their work. By these feeble agencies, through His Word and Spirit, He designs to place salvation within the reach of all.-The Acts of the Apostles, 18. - {ChS 7.2} Send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon. Thus God gave evidence of His regard for the gospel ministry and for His organized church. The angel was not commissioned to tell Cornelius the story of the cross. A man subject, even as the centurion himself, to human frailties and temptations, was to be the one to tell him of the crucified and risen Saviour.-The Acts of the Apostles, 134. - {ChS 7.3} The angel sent to Philip could himself have done the work for the Ethiopian, but this is not Gods way of working. It is His plan that men are to work for their fellow men.-The Acts of the Apostles, 109. - {ChS 7.4} We have this treasure, the apostle continued, in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. God could have proclaimed His truth through sinless angels, but this is not His plan. He chooses human beings, men compassed with infirmity, as instruments in the working out of His designs. The priceless treasure is placed in earthen vessels. Through men His blessings are to be conveyed to the world. Through them His glory is to shine forth into the darkness of sin. In loving ministry they are to meet the sinful and the needy, and lead them to the cross. And in all their work, they are to ascribe glory, honor, and praise to Him who is above all and over all.-The Acts of the Apostles, 330. - {ChS 7.5} It was the Saviours purpose that after He ascended to heaven to become mans intercessor, His followers should carry on the work that He had begun. Shall the human agent show no special interest in giving the light of the gospel message to those who sit in darkness? There are some who are willing to go to the ends of the earth in order to carry the light of truth to men, but God demands that every soul who knows the truth shall seek to win others to the love of the truth. If we are not willing to make special sacrifices in order to save souls that are ready to perish, how can we be counted worthy to enter into the city of God?-Testimonies for the Church 9:103. - {ChS 8.1} In His wisdom the Lord brings those who are seeking for truth into touch with fellow beings who know the truth. It is the plan of Heaven that those who have received light shall impart it to those in darkness. Humanity, drawing its efficiency from the great Source of wisdom, is made the instrumentality, the working agency, through which the gospel exercises its transforming power on mind and heart.-The Acts of the Apostles, 134. - {ChS 8.2} God could have reached His object in saving sinners without our aid; but in order for us to develop a character like Christs, we must share in His work. In order to enter into His joy,-the joy of seeing souls redeemed by His sacrifice,-we must participate in His labors for their redemption.-The Desire of Ages, 142. - {ChS 8.3} As His representatives among men, Christ does not choose angels who have never fallen, but human beings, men of like passions with those they seek to save. Christ took upon Himself humanity, that He might reach humanity. Divinity needed humanity; for it required both the divine and the human to bring salvation to the world. Divinity needed humanity, that humanity might afford a channel of communication between God and man.-The Desire of Ages, 296. - {ChS 8.4} With almost impatient eagerness the angels wait for our co-operation; for man must be the channel to communicate with man. And when we give ourselves to Christ in whole-hearted devotion, angels rejoice that they may speak through our voices to reveal Gods love.-The Desire of Ages, 297. - {ChS 9.1} We must be laborers together with God; for God will not complete His work without human agencies.-The Review and Herald, March 1, 1887. - {ChS 9.2} A distinct work is assigned to every Christian.-The Southern Watchman, August 2, 1904. - {ChS 9.3} God requires every one to be a worker in His vineyard. You are to take up the work that has been placed in your charge, and to do it faithfully.-The Bible Echo, June 10, 1901. - {ChS 9.4} Were every one of you a living missionary, the message for this time would speedily be proclaimed in all countries, to every people and nation and tongue.-Testimonies for the Church 6:438. - {ChS 9.5} Every true disciple is born into the kingdom of God as a missionary. He who drinks of the living water becomes a fountain of life. The receiver becomes a giver. The grace of Christ in the soul is like a spring in the desert, welling up to refresh all, and making those who are ready to perish eager to drink of the water of life.-The Desire of Ages, 195. - {ChS 9.6}
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