“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.”
– Proverbs 11:30
There are subjects already written out, made ready to hand, which might be used without waiting to improve or make them perfect, before handed out. Time is precious. Time is short. When you give the best you have, it will answer for the present emergency until you can present publications which will be fitted for the critical eye. But this class are not the ones who will receive the truth. They read to find fault. Those whose minds are susceptible to the influences of the Spirit of God, who are thirsting for knowledge, will not look for perfection in style and stop to criticize as some writers suppose. While there is a waiting to originate new matter or make perfect that which has been in circulation, the people are being deprived of the light which would do them good if it were given to them. A great amount of light has been permitted to shine through those whom God has used as channels of light. This light has been given not all at once, but one ray after another, which is to be given to those in the darkness of error, leading them along step by step, giving them their portion of meat in due season. Time is too short to admit of long delays. Those who may be brought to the knowledge of the truth may be beyond our reach while we are delaying to prepare matters with greater perfectness. Give to the people that which God has been giving you for years back. It is just what they need. Give them the best you now have.
There are many who wait to have the truth. There is hope of them. While their minds are aroused and convicted, and they have a disposition to investigate, present truth prudently, as wise generals prepare for the issue.
Publications upon all subjects of vital importance should be placed before the minds. … Every step which they shall advance toward the truth, Satan will be on the watch to oppose with determined effort. He has his agents everywhere engaged as canvassers, as colporteurs, as missionaries in doing his work to cover up the truth of God with sophistry and with deceptive, lying words. Tracts and pamphlets explaining your position, carrying them to the Word of God for proof of the truth you believe, will be placed, I have been shown, in their hands—weapons to meet their enemies and defend themselves against their attacks and misrepresentations of what you do believe and teach as Bible truth. Wisely work to obtain favor of publishing, giving short articles. God will raise up men of opportunity to sow the seed of truth beside all waters. God has given great light upon important truths which are [not] half understood or half appreciated by those who believe them. The light God has given in regard to redemption and the fullness of salvation in Christ is important matter to be brought before the minds of all our people and the world that can be reached. Here is where we as a people have been deficient and are not understood and are misrepresented. (1)
Charge for the Day: Pray about being used by the Lord to bring before the people “the light God has given in regard to redemption and the fullness of salvation in Christ.”
1. Letter 34, 1875