Saturday, March 11, 2006

do for the ecclesia

"A word now to those who are young--not necessarily in years, but in association with the brethren. Towards the upbuilding of the ecclesia you can do much. You can exercise a powerful influence for good by living the truth--by showing to your brethren and sisters and onlookers generally that you really believe and love it. You can present and exhibit earnestness at meetings. You can scatter words of kindness and encouragement both in the hall and away from it. You can refuse to listen to scandal and evil speaking. You can pour oil on troubled waters. You can smile, as Christ would, on well-doing and frown when asked to join in any act which the Scriptures forbid. You can add to these things prayer, diligent study of the Word, willingness to accept work at the bidding of the ecclesia, and a conscientious determination to carry through satisfactorily the work with which you may be entrusted. If you observe these things, great, indeed, will be the help which you will render to the ecclesia."

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