Agents For Heaven

[Darryl Thompson]

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Ellen G. White Estate, Devotional for September 2
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Agents For Heaven

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of
another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous. 1
Peter 3:8. 

What great need there is of cultivating tenderness and
gentleness. None should be ashamed to manifest a tender,
compassionate spirit for those who err; for those who think
they make no mistakes and far from being without fault
before God. No one need to think that the manifestation of
compassion is something for which he need be ashamed. . . .


When a crisis comes in the life of any soul, and another
attempts to give advice, that advice and counsel will have
only the weight of influence for good that their example
and spirit of the adviser has accumulated for him. It is
the consistent life, the revelation of a sincere,
Christlike interest for the soul in peril, that will make
counsel effectual to persuade and win into safe paths.
Those who are quick to censure others, who speak words that
cut and bruise the already wounded soul, are doing Satan's
work, and are laborers with the prince of darkness. . . . 

Let the tempted and tried souls remember that when
chastisement comes upon them, it is the Lord who would save
them from death. Let the souls to whom reproof comes,
remember that "as many as I love, I rebuke and chasten"
(Rev. 3:19).

The human agent, imbued with the Spirit of Christ, will
watch for souls as they that must give an account. The
claims of Christ are upon us, and we must understand our
duty, and do it in the fear of God, with an eye single to
His glory, and not prove unfaithful. Let no thought of self
or of natural feelings be cherished to keep the lips
silent. Speak, and be not afraid. With the heart full of
tenderness and love for souls, warn, exhort, and entreat.

Never cease to labor for a soul while there is one ray of
hope. Your words may cut to the soul. Oh, then be cautious,
and clothe them with the love and tenderness of Jesus.
Soften every accent with love and sympathy. . . . As you
deal with others, as you judge others, so the Lord will
judge and deal with you. Let the agent who claims to be a
child of God, practice the lessons of Christ. If he is
compelled to wound, let him feel the duty of healing as
compulsory upon him. The truth is ever to be spoken in
love, with the Spirit of Christ abiding in the soul.

>From Devotional: Our Father Cares, pp. 225, 226.