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Preacher-Paper Duo
The preacher-paper duo is God's plan
Limits of preaching alone
| Preaching Only | Literature |
|---|---|
| A sermon is heard once | Literature can be re-read |
| Listeners forget easily | Literature repeats as often as necessary |
| Pastors are transferred | Literature remains |
| Pastors are overworked | Literature never tires of delivering the message |
| Churches lack sufficient instruction | Literature can be multiplied as necessary |
Advantages of Literature
Allows people to read slowly and repeatedly
Can enter where religious resistance is strong
Reaches homes where pastors cannot
Encourages literacy
From the very first establishment of your work, begin in a dignified, Godlike manner, that you may give character to the influence of the truth which you know to be of heavenly birth. But remember that great care is to be exercised in regard to the presentation of truth. Carry the minds along guardedly. Dwell upon practical godliness, weaving the same into doctrinal discourses. The teachings and love of Christ will soften and subdue the soil of the heart for the good seed of truth, and you will obtain the confidence of the people by working to obtain acquaintance with them. But keep up the elevated character of the work. Let the publications, the papers, the pamphlets, be working among the people, and preparing the minds of the reading class for the preaching of the truth. Let no stinted efforts be made in this line, and the work, if begun wisely and prosecuted wisely, will result in success. But do be humble and teachable, if you would teach others and lead them in the way of truth and righteousness.” LS 304.1
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