Books

The written word is a proven method of spreading the Word of God. Through the Dark Ages the Bible was copied and passed on pages at a time. In some cases with the threat of death at the hands of the Roman Catholics, if you got caught. Many people were converted by the written Word, and many lost their lives for sharing it.

Today there are many good books, pamphlets, and tracks to use in preaching the message. Always use common sense when handing them out or selling them, because the wrong book can do a lot of harm.

Publications should go everywhere. Let them be issued in many languages. The third angel's message is to be given through this medium and through the living teacher. There are many places in which the voice of the minister cannot be heard, places which can be reached only by publications, - the books, papers, and tracts filled with the Bible truths that the people need. Literature is to be distributed everywhere. The truth is to be sown beside all waters; for we know not which will prosper, this, or that. In our erring judgment we may think it unwise to give literature to the very ones who would accept the truth the most readily. We know not what may be the results of giving away a leaflet containing present truth.

The Lord calls for workers to enter the canvassing field, that the books containing the light of present truth may be circulated. The people in the world need to know that the signs of the times are fulfilling. Take to them the books that will enlighten them. "Daniel and the Revelation," "Great Controversy," "Patriarchs and Prophets," and "Desire of Ages," should now go to the world.

Many will depart from the faith and give heed to seducing spirits. "Patriarchs and Prophets" and "The Great Controversy" are books that are especially adapted to those who have newly come to the faith, that they may be established in the truth. The dangers are pointed out that should be avoided by the churches. Those who become thoroughly acquainted with the lessons in these books will see the dangers before them and will be able to discern the plain, straight path marked out for them. They will be kept from strange paths. They will make straight paths for their feet, lest the lame be turned out of the way.

In the books "Desire of Ages," "Patriarchs and Prophets," "The Great Controversy," and in "Daniel and the Revelation," there is precious instruction. These books must be regarded as of special importance, and every effort should be made to get them before the people.

© February, 2004 by D & S Goeldner.