JULY, 1959 Ole Storehouse of the Mind

Those who will empty their hearts of vanity and rubbish, through the grace of God may purify the chambers of the mind, and make it a storehouse of knowledge, purity, and truth. And it will be continually reaching beyond the narrow boundaries of worldly thought, into the vastness of the Infinite. The justice and mercy of God will be unfolded to the moral perceptions. The grievous character of sin, with its results, will be discerned. The char- acter of God, His love manifested in giving His Son to die for the world, and the beauty of holiness, are exalted themes for contemplation. These will strengthen the intellect, and bring man into close communion with the Infinite One.—Fundamentals of Christian Education, p. 49.

THE MINISTRY Official Journal of the Ministerial Association of Seventh-day Adventists

VOLUME XXXII JULY, 1959 No. 7

Editor ROY ALLAN ANDERSON IN THIS ISSUE ARTICLES Associate Editor The Peril of Inconsistency R. S. Watts 4 ANDREW C. FEARING The Greatest Mystery Story R. Allan Anderson 9 The Minister as a Teacher G. T. Anderson 13 Managing Editor An Epic in Humility Richard D. Fearing 15 What's Your S.Q.?—Part I I . J. Ernest Edwards 18 HARRY W. LOWE "Go in This Thy Might" M. Fridlin 20 Integrity Taylor G. Bunch 22 Assistant Editors The Importance of Reading in the Life of the Preacher E. EARL CLEVELAND Harry W. Lowe 24 WALTER SCHUBERT Psychological Temptations of an Administrator C. Gilbert Wrenn 34 Copy Editor Ministering in Prison William H. Bergherm 37 J. INA -WHITE Changes and Future Service R. Allan Anderson 48 EDITORIAL Consulting Editors Importance of Making Wills A. C. F. 26 REUBEN R. FIC.UHR, WALTER R. BEACH, EDWARD HEPPENSTALL, LOUISE KLLUSER, REGULAR FEATURES W. B. OCHS, H. L. RUDY Evangelism Walter Schubert 27 Seminary Earle Hilgert 30 Art Editor Shepherdess Mrs. Bernhill Wyatt 32 T. K. MARTIN Bible Instructor H. E. Greer 35 Health Evangelism ______M. Dorothea Van Gundy 41 Books 44 Circulation Manager WALTER SCHUBERT POETRY E. EARL CLEVELAND, Assistant Humility Siegfried M. V. Sandstrom 16 If We Could Author Unknown 39 Overseas Contributors GEORGE BURNSIDE Australia W. MUELLER Central Europe J. R. SPANGLER Our Cover Far East H. J. WESTPHAL Inter-America In boyhood I loved the seacoast and the windswept trees WAYNE E. OLSON Middle East and the howling wind that more than once bowled me over. G. D. KING Northern Europe I've seen the wind lay low a barn and houses, carry off a ENOCH OLIVEIRA South America chicken house, and flatten brick walls. But the old, rugged S. G. MAXWELL Southern Africa trees just swayed in the wind, back and forth majestically. J. F. ASHLOCK Southern Asia As I think of the trees absorbing the wind shock that G. CUPERTINO Southern Europe destroyed stronger things, I hear another poet: Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I: But when the trees bow down their heads, The wind is passing by.

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R. S. WATTS General Conference Field Secretary

OMEONE has said: "All lowed the taking of Jericho—one of the S true preaching begins with strongest fortresses in the Promised Land. preaching to one's self." That Jericho was an impregnable walled city. is what I have been doing To reduce Jericho was the first step in the while preparing this message conquest of Canaan. Joshua earnestly —continuously speaking to sought God for an assurance of divine my own heart. In the history guidance. This was granted him. It was the of our world there never has armies of heaven that brought down the been a message like the one we bear. We walls of Jericho. The conquest of this city have been called to give God's last appeal was wholly the Lord's. The Mighty One to the people of this world. Mankind must had decreed: "I have given into thine hand soon make the choice concerning the truths Jericho." Human strength was powerless we hold. before those massive stone walls and victory Certainly our message—the final message came through divine power alone. of the Second Advent—must be more rap- Now, flushed with victory, the armies of idly brought to the front. Looking back, we Israel prepared to take Ai—just a little fully recognize that there have been delays village. An easy victory was expected. The along the way. We can say with the prophet great victories already gained had made of old: "The shadows of the evening are the leaders of God's people self-confident. stretched out" (Jer. 6:4). They felt secure. Hadn't God promised Now let us turn to Joshua 7:10-13: them Canaan? They began to exalt their And the Lord said unto Joshua, Get thee up; own strength. They turned to the arm of wherefore liest thou thus upon thy face? Israel bath flesh. In fact, Joshua laid plans to seize Ai sinned, . . . for they have even taken of the ac- without seeking the counsel of God at all. cursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled But they were defeated. also, and they have put it even among their own stuff. . . tip, sanctify the people, and say, . . . 0 Reason for Defeat Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies, The humiliating experience at Ai was until ye take away the accursed thing from among the result of three things: you. 1. The leaders laid plans without seek- You will recall the occasion. The chil- ing God's counsel. dren of Israel had just met their first defeat 2. They rested on the promises of God since the beginning of the conquest of Ca- but failed to meet His conditions. naan. They experienced this defeat at the hands of a few Palestinian warriors at the 3. They were self-confident—ready to rely small town of Ai—a little place tucked on their own power. away in the hill country near Jericho. Because of their attitude the initiative The previous few days had seen great passed into Satan's hands. It was little and marvelous victories for the chosen peo- wonder that the whole camp was discour- ple of God. First, there was the miraculous aged. It was at this time that God sent a pos- crossing of the river Jordan when the rush- itive message to Joshua. He said: "Get ing waters divided and "all the Israelites thee up; wherefore liest thou thus upon passed over on dry ground." Then there fol- thy face? Israel hath . . . transgressed my covenant which I commanded them." This arresting message was delivered at the spring meet- This was not an hour for despair and ing of the General Conference Committee held in Takoma Park, April 13-16. Following the address all entered into lamentation. It was time for decided and an experience of reconsecration.—EDITORS. prompt action. God's program of conquest

4 THE MINISTRY must not be retarded. There must be no religion? Am I, as a worker, inconsist- longer any delays in God's divine plans ent in this crucial hour in the proclama- for Israel. tion of the Advent message? Do I as a min- Israel's experience at Ai has a lesson for ister possess a theological intellectualism us. We need to study and analyze the things while my spirituality is sterile? Am I more that may be retarding the program of God ready for active labor, for hustle and bus- for His people in this crucial period of the tle, than for humble devotion? Am I more Advent Movement. eager to engage in outward religious service Are there things to be found among us than in the inner work of the heart?" which may be retarding the work of God? Questions like these we often suppress That there have been delays none will because they make us uneasy. But this mat- deny. God's work has been retarded and the ter is too fundamental to be ignored. Advent Movement is now deep in history. Achan ignored the direct command of God But it seems the passing of time has cre- and brought disaster upon the camp of Is- ated not so much a sense of solemnity as rael. If we actually realize the nearness of of satisfaction. We are inclined to pride the close of probation and the return of our ourselves on our great accomplishments to- Lord, why is our personal religion not ac- day. complishing more? Why is the knowledge Fellow workers, it is not the distance we of divine truth not effecting a more vital have come, but the distance that still re- transformation in our lives and work? mains before us which should give us con- Today, as never before, we workers and cern. Can it be that we, as leaders and as church members face the grave danger of a people alike, stand in the same relation- complacency and satisfaction with this life. ship before God that Joshua and the camp With our modern conveniences, our homes of Israelites did when Achan's sin and Is- and comforts, we are prone to enjoy our rael's self-confidence halted the conquest ease in Zion. God must stir us up. What of Canaan? The servant of the Lord draws an hour in which to live! But what an the following striking parallel: awful hour to be at ease when a whole The influence most to be feared by the church world is headed for destruction, unpre- is not that of open opposers, infidels, and blasphem- pared and unwarned! ers, but of inconsistent professors of Christ. These Our workers do not have to endure the are the ones that keep back the blessing of the God of Israel, and bring weakness upon His people.— physical sacrifices of the early pioneers. Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 497. Encircled as we are with various denomina- tional securities, is there not danger that Note the expression "inconsistent pro- Satan will envelop us with a Laodicean fessors of Christ." Their influence among torpor? We preach about the coming of the people of God always keeps back the Christ, but are we wholly preparing to meet blessings of God and brings weakness upon Him? In view of the crucial hour this great the whole church. If we have such among movement now faces, surely an attitude of us, then it is our duty, our responsibility, to unconcern in a worker is an affront to God. discover them and find the remedy. Incon- We dare not let the externals be the sum sistencies always restrict the influence of total of our religion. God in our lives and in our work. Are It was when the Israelites were in a condition of we by our attitudes keeping back the out- outward ease and security that they were led into pouring of God's Spirit upon the church sin. They failed to keep God ever before them, they in this time of the latter rain? neglected prayer, and cherished a spirit of self- Let each ask himself, "Am I living my confidence.—Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 459.

IT'S A GOOD THING To be blind when others are looking for trouble. To be dumb when others are engaged in scandal. To be deaf when others are spreading gossip. To be busy when others are waiting for luck to break. To be pushing when others are hunting for pulls. To be tolerant when others are contentious. To be charitable when others are caught in mistakes. —Selected. JULY, 1 9 5 9 5 Where Are We Placing the Emphasis? nomenal. We are told that in North Amer- Because of circumstances surrounding ica in 1870 only one person in 9,320 was a our denomination we have to place em- Seventh-day Adventist. Today there is one phasis upon the mechanics of organiza- for every 556. This means that our church tion—the human machinery. And espe- membership has grown 13 times faster in cially so since we have grown into a large the United States than the population as a worldwide organization. In an ever-en- whole. But here is something more reveal- larging and expanding work there are in- ing and meaningful. The most rapid pro- creasing demands made upon the resources portionate growth in our membership was of the church. And the larger we grow between the years 1870 and 1900. Follow- numerically and financially, the greater will ing this, in what has been spoken of as the be these demands. This is to be expected. boom decade-1920-1930, the proportion- Nevertheless, when we have done our best, ate growth had dropped to only 8 per cent, but in the following depression decade, 1930-1940, it rose to 44 per cent. During the war decade, 1940-1950, the rate of The church is not a gallery for the exhibi- growth in church membership again tion of eminent Christians, but a school for the dropped to less than half that of the depres- education of imperfect ones.—Henry Ward sion years. Now at the present time it has Beecher. once more fallen to 8 per cent or less than 1/6 of what it was during the depression years. we will have to admit our human inade- This points to one undeniable fact: ma- quacy, our complete inability to compass terial prosperity and spiritual prosperity our task in human strength. We ought to do not go together. Could it be that today approach our worldwide task in a prac- the church is in dire need of another ma- tical and realistic way. But how can we be jor economic depression that will focus our realistic? It is valid realism to confess concern on spiritual matters? Depressions, our helplessness and utter dependence privations, or persecutions are not desir- upon God. It was on this point that Joshua able, yet during such experiences the failed. Instead of seeking God for guidance church of God has always made its great- and help he relied on a well-trained army. est advancement. Days of prosperity and God was left out of his plans. He didn't favor have proved the most dangerous and wait for God. It pays to wait, brethren, if have often led to apostasy and defeat. we are waiting for God. Under the showers of the latter rain, the inven- The Pattern of Missions Is Changing tions of men, the human machinery, will at times be swept away, the boundary of man's authority During past decades great emphasis has will be as broken reeds, and the Holy Spirit will been placed on our worldwide mission pro- speak through the living, human agent with con- gram. But today we face a different world. vincing power. No one will then watch to see if the Cataclysmic changes follow one another sentences are well rounded off, if the grammar is with great rapidity. Within a few years most faultless. The living water wilt flow in God's own of mankind has changed political status. channels.—General Conference Bulletin (1895), p. Three major groupings have emerged: one 183. (Italics supplied.) third of mankind is under Communist rule; Again I ask, Where are we placing the one third is in the "Free West"; and ap- emphasis? Is there not danger that our vi- proximately one third is in the so-called sion in this crucial hour will become neutral nations. Asia has thrown off the clouded? It is so easy for our energies and century-old imperialism of the West; Af- ideas to be sidetracked so that less impor- rica is becoming increasingly restive un- tant matters absorb our interests and de- der colonial domination; China has mand our attention. Today, as never be- emerged as a world power, and India has fore, we must put the things we are ex- been given self-rule. New revolutionary pected to do into their relative positions convictions are gripping the masses of hu- of importance—we must put first things manity in the non-Christian populations of first. the world. There is potential violence in We recognize God's prospering hand has the growing tendency among nations for been upon us. Our growth in church mem- the rich to become richer and the poor, bership during past decades has been phe- poorer. THE MINISTRY With a new aggressiveness in the East, The Lord is fitting a people for heaven. The de- with the continued explosive rise of na- fects of character, the stubborn will, the selfish tionalism among the colored peoples, with idolatry, the indulgence of faultfinding, hatred, and a vigorous revival of the non-Christian contention, . . . must be put away from His com- mandment-keeping people.—Testimonies, vol. 4, p. faiths being fanned into flame by the hot 180. winds of racialism, with the accelerated de- mand for recognition and leadership in Our Inconsistencies Open Ways for Satan world affairs, the question keeps haunting to Take the Initiative me, "Hasn't the time come to once again Satan is stealing the march on us just as review the established pattern of our mis- he did through Achan. He wants to delay sion program relationship to the present the work of God. He wants nothing more cataclysmic changes in a world for whose than to forever delay the outpouring of salvation we have been especially called God's Spirit upon the church. We are near- into being?" To restudy the changing pat- terns of our mission program, therefore, would be to consider factors to be found An alarming weakness among Christians is in both the world and the church. that we are producing Christian activities faster than we are producing Christian experience We Tend to Stress Human Problems and Christian faith.—John R. Mott. It seems to me that in our ministry there is a growing tendency to stress human prob- lems rather than the vital truths designed ing Satan's last hour of deception for the to "make ready a people prepared for the world. Into this final assault will be poured Lord." Why is this trend looming larger every hellish scheme and stratagem that among our workers? Could it be that mod- his devilish warped intellect can invent. ern life is filled with many and varied com- The essential final issues are now rapidly plications? We live amid stresses, strains, taking shape. tensions, and tranquilizers. The present The Bible plainly states that the coming popularity of the psychoanalyst, mental of Christ will be preceded by hygienist, and psychiatrist is abundant evi- the working of Satan with all power and signs and dence of the disturbed and troubled sea lying wonders, and with all deceivableness of un- through which multitudes in civilized lands righteousness in them that perish; because they re- are passing. ceived not the love of the truth, that they might be Our ministers are having to spend more saved. And for this cause God shall send them and more time helping to solve the per- strong delusion, that they should believe a lie (2 sonal problems of church members. Prob- Thess. 2:9-11). lem-solving sermons seem to be the order Today, as never before, this prophecy of the day. Unwittingly some of our min- concerning the deceptive work of Satan is isters seem to be using the methods of other being fulfilled. A dynamic demonism is at churches where the emphasis is on psychol- work in the world. Miracle-working spirits ogy and the counsel chamber. It is alto- are rapidly invading the churches. Surely gether possible for us to spend more time this is a forerunner of that hour when on human problems and less time in pre- modern Babylon shall "become the habita- senting the plain gospel message of salva- tion of devils, and the hold of every foul tion, which will revitalize the drooping spirit" (Rev. 18:2). We are on the verge of spirits of our believers. It is Adventist actually seeing a new and more exalted form preaching that is going to make Advent- of religion sweep over the world. The wide- ist believers. Our dear people need counsel spread and almost universal interest in and and comfort, but they desperately need acceptance of spiritism among the nominal Christ and the glorious hope of His near Christian bodies, including the Roman return. Catholic Church, is paving the way for a One minister asked: "When shall we be world religion founded upon psychic phe- led by the Christian religion to Gethsemane nomena and spirit messages. rather than to the psychiatrist's couch?" We As Seventh-day Adventists we must not are commissioned of God in this late hour suppose that we will be untouched or un- to prepare a people for translation. Every affected by these multiplying satanic soph- sermon must carry something of the sum- istries. It is the enemy's avowed purpose to mons from the Eternal God. deceive, if possible, "the very elect." The

JULY, 1959 danger from some of the subtle deceptive security, easier paths, or less trouble, but teachings now coming from religious and for power, courage, and fortitude to meet scientific circles is far greater than many the great and eternal issues of this mighty believe. hour. Paul writes about the "latter times" At this time there needs to arise among when "some shall depart from the faith, our leaders, ministers, and working force, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doc- men who are filled with unusual power from trines of devils" (1 Tim. 4:1). on high. From every viewpoint there must For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, come from among us a mighty upsurge in transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. forceful and effective witnessing. Our great And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed need is for more fearless preachers filled into an angel of light (2 Cor. 11:13, 14). with apostolic fervor and devotion. They will be wearing the mask of McCheyne, that spiritual leader, who be- Christ's apostles. fore he was thirty years old, more than a hundred years ago, shook Scotland with How Are We to Meet This Great his prayers, summed it all up thus: "It is Delusion? not great talents God blesses so much as like- These last-day delusions will be unveiled ness to Jesus." "A holy minister is an awful by the divine light that emanates from the weapon in the hand of God."—Memoirs three angels' messages. These messages, of McCheyne, p. 95. based on a "Thus saith the Lord," are de- My fellow workers, can we expect such signed to expose all the sophistries and a manifestation of Heaven-sent power delusions of Satan. We are to proclaim these among us that will lead the ministry and distinctive messages in thunderous tones. this people into the latter rain loud cry This is no time for the heralds of God to experience when we delay and refuse to soften or muffle the clear truths for this mo- walk in the light and counsel God has gra- mentous hour. In no way can we as workers ciously given to His people? preach these special messages in a manner The following is timely counsel: that most nearly fits the pattern of present- Pray that the mighty energies of the Holy Spirit, day teaching in so many churches today. with all their quickening, recuperative, and trans- What we need now is indomitable courage forming power, may fall like an electric shock on and a living faith in God, courage to step the palsy-stricken soul, causing every nerve to thrill with new life, restoring the whole man from his out and attempt the impossible, and a cor- dead, earthly, sensual state to spiritual soundness. responding faith to believe that God will —Testimonies, vol. 5, p. 267. perform the impossible for us. I have been greatly impressed in recent In this mighty challenging hour in his- months in reading the book, The Acts of tory our consecration to the cause of God the Apostles, with the simple but straight- must be unreserved. We dare not be incon- forward, convincing witness of the early sistent in our profession of faith. Grace and apostles and believers. They were indom- truth must reign in our hearts—inspiring itable and courageous men and women our motives and controlling our actions. whose all-absorbing interest was to glorify Our lives must daily be hid in Christ and their Lord and Saviour. They prayed for be submerged in the depths of Infinite boldness and they preached with boldness. Love. May God help us to sense the need With what burning language they clothed of a genuine rededication of heart and pur- their ideas as they bore witness of their pose to Him. May we be empowered by blessed Lord! Their language burned be- God to sanctify our own lives and the lives cause they were on fire. They faced diffi- of our believers so that there may dwell culty, persecution, and death, but they fear- within us the excellency of divine grace_ lessly went forward to conquer in the name Rise up, 0 men of God! of Christ. They fully understood that their The Church for you doth wait, work was cut out for them by the divine Her strength unequal to her task: Planner. They knew they could never tri- Rise up and make her great! umph by leaving to others the task of dis- Lift high the cross of Christ! closing what God had by divine revelation Tread where His feet have trod: made known to them. And so it must be As brothers of the Son of man, today. Our prayers, our planning, must not Rise up, 0 men of God! be for more favorable conditions, greater —Was. P. MERRILL 8 THE MINISTRY The Greatest Mystery Story

R. ALLAN ANDERSON Secretary. General Conference Ministerial Association

E ALL like mysteries, and the Bible: "In the beginning God created W the universe is full of the heaven and the earth" (Gen. 1:1). them. But the greatest mys- The word "God" in the Hebrew here is tery of all is God Himself— 'Elohim. Now note verse 26: "And God His person, His power, His said, Let us make man in our image, after nature. Scientific research has our likeness." Each pronoun is plural. Cen- solved many mysteries for us, turies later when the prophet Isaiah saw but God is beyond our under- the glory of the Lord of hosts (Isa. 6: standing. "Canst thou by searching find 1-9), he heard the voice of God saying: out God? canst thou find out the Almighty "Whom shall I send, and who will go for unto perfection? It is as high as heaven; us?"—plural again. In Genesis 3:5 we read: . . . deeper than hell; . . . longer than the "For God doth know that in the day earth, and broader than the sea" (Job ye eat . . . ye shall be as gods." Both words 11:7-9). But the Word of God gives us a "God" and "gods" are from the same He- revelation of the person and power of the brew word 'Elohim. Almighty. Now let us consider this word 'Elohim. For more than three thousand years the Although its root meaning is obscure, many charter of the Hebrew faith has been: see in it the idea of strength and power, "Hear, 0 Israel: The Lord our God is one and in Creation we indeed see God's Lord" (Deut. 6:4; Mark 12:29). To the Jew strength and power. But the cosmic uni- the name or names of God meant every- verse reveals more than God's power; it thing. The word "Lord" in this verse is also reveals His Person or the Personali- spelled in the King James Version in capital ties of the Godhead. The apostle Paul de- and small capital letters, and in the Hebrew clares: "For the invisible things of him it is Jehovah, while the word "God" is from the creation of the world are clearly 'Elohim. So it really reads: "Jehovah our seen, being understood by the things that 'Elohim is One," the word "One" indicat- are made, even his eternal power and God- ing unity. But 'Elohim is actually plural in head" (Rom. 1:20). Yes, the Godhead as number, although singular in essence. Fen- well as His power can be discerned in God's ton's translation reads: "Our ever living two great books—the Bible and nature. God is a Single Life." Note the expression, This we shall note more particularly later. "a Single Life," not "a Single Person." First, let the word "Godhead" challenge The Israelites were surrounded by idol- our thought. God is not a single Being but atrous nations whose religions were poly- a Trinity. Ellen G. White expresses it theistic—that is, they worshiped many gods. clearly in these words: "There are three liv- So at the very outset of their national exist- ing persons of the heavenly trio; . . . the ence this emphatic word came to them, Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit"— a truth that was echoed by every one of their Evangelism, p. 615. And again: "The Fa- prophets. And this truth lies at the base ther is all the fullness of the Godhead of every other great revelation concerning bodily, and is invisible to mortal sight. God, for God is indeed a Unity, or more The Son is all the fullness of the Godhead correctly, a tri-Unity or Trinity. The word manifested. . . . The Comforter . . . is the "Trinity" is not found anywhere in Scrip- Spirit in all the fullness of the Godhead, ture, but the doctrine is clearly indicated making manifest the power of divine in the Old Testament and most definitely grace to all who receive and believe."— taught in the New. Ibid., pp. 614, 615. Take, for example, the opening words in The doctrine of the Trinity is not a sur- JULY, 1959 9 face truth; it is the deepest of all divine We have seen something of the signifi- revelations. In spite of the fact that it holds cance of the word 'Elohim; now let us no- a vital place in Scripture, it nevertheless tice that wonderful name Jehovah. It is has been the source of countless discus- associated with God's work in delivering sions and controversies through the cen- or saving men. When God created the turies. But let us stand with Isaiah who heaven and the earth man did not need "saw the Lord, high and lifted up." He was salvation, for he was perfect. But later beholding God surrounded by the heavenly when sin entered, men needed a knowledge host and he tells us that "his train filled of God and His grace. God Himself was the the temple." The ancient temple of Israel first Evangelist, for He it was who gave to had an inner part called the holy of holies Adam the news of a coming Saviour (Gen. or, as interpreted by some, the holy place 3:15). This knowledge was passed from fa- of the Holy Ones. Despite the limitations ther to child. Those who accepted salvation of any earthly structure, this earthly tem- revealed it by offering sacrifice. Later the ple was nevertheless a figure or an illustra- tion of God's heavenly abode. As the prophet listened he heard the angel choir We should worship as though the Deity were singing: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of present. If my mind is not engaged in my wor- hosts." This triple expression is significant. ship, it is as though I worshipped not.—Con- That this was referring to God the Father fucius. none will dispute. Yet when the apostle John refers to this experience he definitely relates it to Christ saying: "These things Lord called a nation, separated the peo- said Esaias, when he saw his [Christ's} ple unto Himself, and made them the evan- glory, and spake of him" (John 12:41). gelists to carry His glorious gospel to the But when the apostle Paul comments on ends of the earth. Heathen nations could this same experience he says: "Well spake understand something of the God of power the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto and strength, but they needed to know our fathers, saying," et cetera (Acts 28:25, that He was also a God of love and grace. 26). So in calling Moses to be the deliverer of Thus Scripture reveals that all three Per- the Hebrew nation He announced Him- sons of the Godhead—Father, Son, and self by the title Jehovah. It was as Je- Holy Spirit—were involved in this expe- hovah that He brought forth His people rience of Isaiah. That should not surprise from slavery. It was Jehovah who spake us, however, for anything that God does the law from Sinai. And Jehovah, "the is done by the Godhead. Even when Christ self-existent One, the source and sustenance gave His life on the cross for our redemp- of all life" was the One who provided for tion, we read that "God was in Christ, rec- His people during the wilderness wander- onciling the world unto himself" (2 Cor. ings. 5:19). The Father and the Son were both Isaiah sings: "Jehovah is my strength involved in the sacrifice. But we also read and my song; he also is become my salva- that it was "through the eternal Spirit" tion" (Isa. 12:2). And the angel said to that Christ "offered himself without spot Mary: "Thou shalt call his name Jesus: to God" (Heb. 9:14). So redemption was for he shall save his people from their the work, not of one, but of all three Per- sins" (Matt. 1:21). In a few places in sons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Scripture the name Jehovah definitely re- Spirit. It can therefore be truly said that fers to God the Father. And at least once "the Godhead was stirred with pity for the it is applied to the Holy Spirit, but in a race, and the Father, the Son, and the Holy special sense it belongs to the Son. Ellen G. Spirit gave Themselves to the working out White declares that "Jehovah is the name of the plan of redemption."—Counsels on given to Christ."—Questions on Doctrine, Health, p. 222. p. 643. And again: "Jehovah Immanuel `shall be King over all the earth; in that day shall there be one Lord, and His name This is one of the sad conditions of life, that one.' "—Ibid. He it is "in whom dwells experience is not transmissible. No man will `all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.' "— learn from the suffering of another; he must Ibid. "From the days of eternity the Lord suffer himself.—Selected. Jesus Christ was one with the Father," 10 THE MINISTRY (ibid., p. 645), "one in nature, in charac- Arab figure, beautiful in its simplicity. It ter, in purpose," and "substance, possess- suggests that someone is a pilgrim taking ing the same attributes" (ibid., p. 641). the same journey we take, so he comes and Although referred to as the Son of God, He pitches his tent beside us. And this is ex- was "equal with the Father in dignity and actly what God did. He tabernacled Him- glory" (ibid., p. 647). In fact, we are as- self in human flesh and moved in and out sured that "there never was a time when He among men, communing with them as a was not in close fellowship with the eternal man, suffering the privations of man and God."—Evangelism, p. 615. at last dying in man's place. No more profound statement can be But the expression "tabernacled" can found anywhere in Scripture than in the teach us even more. It takes us back to Is- opening words of John's Gospel: "In the rael in the wilderness, to the days when beginning was the Word, and the Word was religion was in the kindergarten stage. with God, and the Word was God" (John That fragile abode which Moses erected at Sinai was known as "the tabernacle of witness" or "the tabernacle of the congre- As grace is first from God, so it is continually gation." Dr. G. Campbell Morgan points from Him, as much as light is all day long out that these are faulty translations. More from the sun as well as at first dawn or at sun- correctly it could read "the tent of testi- rising.—Jonathan Edwards. mony" and "the tent of meeting." The tabernacle was not a place where large crowds congregated for worship as in a 1:1). Here is the Eternal Word, and He large church or cathedral. It was rather was God. Now, what is the purpose of a a place where God spoke to the inner con- word, any word? Is it not to express an idea, sciences of men while they listened. Yes, to make known a thought? Even so, Christ it was indeed "a tent of testimony" or "a came to express God, to make Him known tent of witness." to men. We read: "All things were made Now take the other expression "the tab- by him"—that is, by the Eternal Word. ernacle of the congregation" or more cor- It was this Word who brought all things rectly, "the tent of meeting." This too is sig- into existence. And then later that same nificant, for here was the place where God "Word was made flesh, and dwelt, among and man met and fellowshiped together. us." But why flesh? Because flesh is the John the apostle takes the rich symbolism ideal medium of self-expression. When God of that ancient worship and uses it to convey wanted to give a true revelation of Him- the thought that God, having become one self He did not send a set of lectures, some- of us, pitches His tent beside us and walks thing inscribed with pen and ink: He with us in fellowship. The tabernacle in came in person, in flesh and blood. We hu- the wilderness or the Temple in Jerusalem mans can understand flesh, for that is what was actually a symbol of the Incarnation. we are. And because Deity revealed Him- Well might Jesus speak of "the temple of self in human flesh, we have been able to His body." Both "the tent of testimony" learn more of Him than we could have and "the tent of meeting" are symbols of learned from a million universes in a bil- Jesus Christ in whom God meets and speaks lion years. Earth, sky, and ocean reveal His to man. Nature reveals God's greatness; handiwork, but neither suns nor systems, we can hear the thunder of His power, we rolling oceans nor leaping cataracts, can trace His delicate touch in the petals of the reveal the character of God. However, flowers. But in Christ we see His love, when He wrapped Himself in human flesh sympathy, and grace; as Whittier says: and came to dwell among us, then men But warm, sweet, tender, even yet were able better to understand Him. The A present help is He; original words of Wesley's great Christmas And faith has yet its Olivet, hymn expressed the truth of it all: And love its Galilee. Veil'd in flesh the Godhead see! Hail, the Incarnate Deity! Faith is like love: it cannot be forced. As The word "dwelt" (Greek, skenoO) is in- trying to force love begets hatred, so trying to teresting. Sometimes translated "tabernac- compel religious belief leads to unbelief.— led," it can also read "tented." It is an Schopenhauer. JULY, 1959 11 God indeed pitched His tent beside us, that Christ should become the surety for and rough fishermen of the long ago "be- the human race."—The Desire of Ages, held his glory, the glory as of the only be- p. 834. On the cross that pledge was ful- gotten of the Father, full of grace and filled. truth" (John 1:14). They witnessed His He who pitched His tent beside us now gracious dealing with the sinners of that ministers for us in heaven, for "there is . . . day. They were moved by His tender com- one mediator between God and men, the passion for wounded hearts and anxious man Christ Jesus" (1 Tim. 2:5). He gave mothers. No cripple ever crossed the path His flesh for the life of the world, but He of Jesus, but the soul of the Saviour felt rose in flesh to be our representative. He the pain and the anguish. is still Man but a glorified Man, occupy- The slogan of the great Greek teacher ing His Father's throne as coregent in the Socrates was "Man, know thyself." But government of the universe. From that men could not know themselves. They throne He sends forth His Spirit into our could not fully follow Socrates. He con- hearts and He moves upon the human fessed that he was unable to settle all their will as imperceptibly as the wind moves problems. "Someone else must come," he the grass of the field. We cannot see the said, "to answer your questions." That wind, nor can we know from whence it Someone did come—Christ, the greatest comes. Neither can we understand the mov- Teacher of all. But He was more than a ings of the Holy Spirit upon our hearts. teacher or even a "teacher sent from God," But He comes to woo us back to God, to for He was God Himself manifest in the make us members of the heavenly family. flesh. Orthodox Christianity has always He it is who assures us of our title to heaven believed that "Christ was God essentially. and of our fitness for heaven, for the right- . . . God over all, blessed forevermore."— eousness of Christ alone can make us ac- Questions on Doctrine, p. 645. He veiled ceptable as children of God. His glory, became flesh, pitched His tent Another symbol of the Holy Spirit is beside us, and talked our language. What that of fire—a cleansing, regenerating a symbol of fellowship! power that burns out of our poor hearts To Samuel of old, God said: "I have all that is unholy and alien to the nature not dwelt in any house since the time that of God. If we would become partakers I brought up the children of Israel out of of the divine nature, then we must know Egypt, even to this day, but have walked the operation of His Spirit within us. Sur- in a tent and in a tabernacle" (2 Sam. 7:6). rendering our wills to His we show our one- Yes, He walked the ways of men, felt their ness with Him, and He so fully identifies sorrows, and finally died upon a shame- Himself with us that He actually gives us ful cross. But He rose from the grave and His holy name. We are baptized into "the went back to His Father. And in His place name [not names] of the Father, and of the He sent the Holy Spirit, the Comforter— Son, and of the Holy Ghost" (Matt. 28:19). the Third Person of the Godhead. The Thus all the power of the Godhead is ours words "comforter" and "advocate" are from because we are Christ's. All heaven is the same Greek word—parakletos, which pledged to aid us in living a life of victory. signifies one who stands beside another in "All who consecrate soul, body, and need. Christ is our Advocate in heaven, spirit to God will be constantly receiving representing us at the throne of grace, and a new endowment of physical and mental the Holy Spirit is our Advocate on earth, power. The inexhaustible supplies of representing God at the throne of our heaven are at their command. Christ gives hearts. Thus the Godhead—the Father, the them the breath of His own Spirit, the life Son, and the Holy Spirit—are one in life of His own life."—The Desire of Ages, p. and purpose, each concerned with our sal- 827. God revealed Himself in flesh in the vation, having planned our redemption be- person of His Son, and now through His fore the creation of the world. The salva- people He wants constantly to reveal Him- tion of man is God's "eternal purpose" self that the world may know of His love (Eph. 3:11). "Before the foundations of and grace. When poor finite beings reflect the earth were laid, the Father and the Son the nature and attributes of Deity, then united in a covenant to redeem man if he even the unbelieving world can behold the should be overcome by Satan. They had beauty and character of God to the glory clasped Their hands in a solemn pledge of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 12 THE MINISTRY The Minister as a Teacher*

G. T. ANDERSON President, College of Medical Evangelists

HE servant of the Lord must Preaching employs formal address to reach a T. . . be gentle unto all men, larger group. The congregation does not ask apt to teach, patient, in meek- questions or engage in discussion at the church ness instructing those that op- service. The minister, in addressing a congre- pose themselves" (2 Tim. 2:24, gation, aims to inspire his hearers and stimu- 25). These words are part of a late them to worthy action. The minister, when chapter that contains Paul's he acts as teacher, speaks more intimately and portrait of the minister-teacher. personally to a smaller number of persons. He They were written just before his martyrdom invites their comments and questions. His im- and contain his final admonitions to his pupil, pact is on their minds and his aim is to impart Timothy, and to the young church. Here Paul knowledge and truth. pictures the personal qualities that a good Judged by these criteria, there are few times teacher must possess. He is courteous and for- when Christ played the part of formal preacher. bearing and unresentful. He is not impatient, The Sermon on the Mount is His great and harsh, or intolerant before ignorance or slow conclusive religious discourse. Most of the Gos- comprehension or even antagonism. He does pel accounts picture Him as teaching small, in- not nag or scold or lash his hearers with sar- timate groups, asking them questions and point- casm or scorn. He is infinitely patient even ing out to them by way of apt illustrations the with those who reject the light, and continues truths it was important for them to learn. We to instruct them with persistence and gentleness. have been counseled that in our own ministry Paul reveals his rare insight into the quali- "there must be less sermonizing and more tact ties that distinguish the Christian teacher from to educate the people in practical religion."— others. The spirit of Christ is persuasive. It al- Testimonies, vol. 6, p. 88. lows no pride of position, no patronizing con- Christ's parting commission to His disciples descension toward the learner, no assumption of was the command to go and teach all nations omniscience, no argumentative attempt to the things He had commanded them. They prove others in the wrong. It makes a teacher are to heal, and minister to the needy, and do less a pedagogue and more a channel, which many other things, but they must never forget carries the stream of knowledge and wisdom. or neglect the great command to teach. "The Christ was the Master Teacher—the greatest Christian Church has been best in those periods educator the world has ever known. His con- when it took its mission of teaching most seri- temporaries, both friends and opponents, called ously."—GILBERT HIGHET, The Art of Teach- Him Teacher, and His followers were known ing, p. 270. as disciples. When Nicodemus came to Him by If we are to teach as Christ taught, we may night he called Him "Rabbi," which was a term well spend some time studying His methods. of respect for teachers, and he went on to say, The Gospels tell us He taught as one having "We know that thou art a teacher come from authority, and not as the scribes and Phari- God." It was His acceptance as a teacher that sees. These men were steeped in tradition and Christ seemed to encourage most. Although He seemed to do little original thinking. Christ, spent much of His time in healing, it was the on the other hand, had a thorough knowledge personal instruction that accompanied His work of the Scriptures, and applied their principles which He depended upon to impress His les- to the puzzling situations He encountered. He sons of truth on the minds of that generation. did not hesitate to do His own thinking, and His There are some obvious differences between background of knowledge far surpassed that the techniques of teaching and preaching. of the erudite churchmen who so often opposed and challenged Him. * Excerpts from a talk given at Workers' Retreat, Cedar Falls, California, August 26; 1958. Christ's knowledge was experimental. When

JULY, 1959 13 He spoke of God as a father He spoke from the there. The qualities of teaching that Christ inwardness of His relationship as God's Son. demonstrated will be the ideal toward which he He gave His disciples a model prayer taken must strive. from the wealth of His own communication Whatever else a minister-teacher must be to with His Father. His admonition not to be un- be effective, it is imperative that he be a stu- duly concerned with the material things of this dent himself. This principle is an obvious one, life was reinforced by His own trust in God's almost platitudinous, but too often it is honored providence which provided Him with food and in the breach. It is supported by these two raiment and a place to lay His head. When quotations, selected from a vast number, from He said, "It is more blessed to give than to re- the writings of inspiration: ceive," it was from the experience of one who Every teacher must be a learner, that his eyes continually gave without expecting or receiv- may be anointed to see the evidences of the advanc- ing returns for His benefactions. ing truth of God.—Testimonies to Ministers, p. 23. Many who are teachers of the truth cease to be students, digging, ever digging for the truth as for hidden treasures. Their minds reach a common, In what way or by what manner of working low standard; but they do not seek to become men God changes a soul from evil to good—how He of influence,—not for the sake of selfish ambi- impregnates the barren rock with priceless gems tion, but for Christ's sake, that they may reveal and gold—is, to the human mind, an impene- the power of the truth upon the intellect—Fun- trable mystery.—Coleridge. damentals of Christian Education, p. 120. A magazine article entitled "The Theolo- gian and the Preacher," contains the follow- Christ had definite objectives in His teach- ing comments on this point of the teacher as a ing. He aimed first to impart spiritual knowl- scholar: edge, then to incite His hearers and students You see, we are confronted by the antithetical to appropriate action. When He showed them perils of an overemphasis and an underemphasis the compassion and generosity of the Samari- on scholarship in the ministry. And the peril of un- tan and won their identification of the neigh- deremphasis is by far the more prevalent and men- bor, He expected them to become good neigh- acing. In our evangelical circles today we have suc- bors also where they saw a need. When His cumbed to a disease which seems to be afflicting the parables pointed out the precious qualities of whole of American life: that disease is anti-intellec- truth, His hearers were invited to search for it tualism, the contaminating dread of the egghead. as for hid treasure or lost silver or precious ... That is why our sermons lack depth and power. pearls. The love of the father for the prodigal That is why our evangelism is frothy, sloganistic, and shallow. That is why we are failing to make any son invited them to return to their heavenly Fa- significant impact upon the entrenched forces of ther, no matter how far they had strayed. His liberalism. . . . That is why we are frustrated and course of lessons for His own disciples prepared bewildered as we confront our world with its con- them to go forth into the world to live and die flicting ideologies. . . . And that is why evangeli- for Him—a striking example of the effective- calism has been dismissed by many intelligent peo- ness of His teaching. ple and by huge masses in the Orient and Africa as Christ demonstrated the power of enthusiasm a dead option.... The pastor must correlate divine in a teacher. The origin of the word enthusi- revelation with human predicament.-VERNON asm comes from the Greek, and it literally GROUNDS in Christianity Today, June 9, 1958. meant "possessed by God." From this it has The development of scholarly attitudes and broadened to include passionate devotion to a wide background of knowledge involves two other causes as well. But the original enthusi- problems—the best use of the minister's time, ast was a man possessed by zeal for God. Christ and the expending of effort. Since the minister possessed an all-consuming passion for His work. must speak over and over again to the same Those around Him were lighted by the flame group of parishioners, he must build tremen- He possessed, and at Pentecost and later, that dous resources of ideas and material or his vital- divine enthusiasm drove His disciples to spread ity will soon be drained away. It is his duty to the gospel across the face of the ancient world. provide spiritual meat for the better-educated This is the sort of teaching the minister is portion of his congregation as well as milk for called upon to do. In spite of the necessity for spiritual and intellectual babes. The diligent his acting as administrator, counselor, educa- and most productive use of time will replenish tionalist, public-relations expert, preacher, and his spiritual and mental stores and help him family man, he must give to the work of teach- to become the inspirational teacher he aspires ing the emphasis which his great Example placed to be.

14 THE MINISTRY Like the Master he follows, the Christian enced me more than any single person I ever knew minister-teacher must speak from an experimen- because the authority of his experience was too tal knowledge of his subject. Bishop Gerald great to be denied.—His Word Through Preach- Kennedy tells us of a great teacher who influ- ing, p. 94. enced him more than any other person in his Paul's admonitions to minister-teachers hold life. He wrote of him: special significance for us today. In an era when I had a great teacher one time who troubled me activity tends to replace thought, when haste more than any man I ever met. He spoke with as- crowds gentleness, and when brittle brilliance surance about Christian ideas which I had never obscures compassionate perception, we need experienced and which represented an orthodoxy to turn again to his wise counsel. The work of I had been warned against. Yet the words fell with teaching, of leading willing minds into the treas- mighty impact upon my mind and, in spite of my increasingly feeble attempts to deny, they would ures of wisdom, and earnest hearts to the glory not be dismissed. I think the thing that made it so of the knowledge of God, is second to none difficult to escape was the certainty that he was other. Those who succeed "shall shine as the speaking easily and with assurance of something that brightness of the firmament; and ... as the stars was as real to him as breathing. I believe he influ- for ever and ever."

An Epic in Humility

RICHARD D. FEARING Pastor, Hinsdale Church, Illinois

NE of the necessary attri- truth. He chose the truth. Humility is O butes a Christian should truth. The truth was that he was simply have is humility. To stay in the messenger, not the Messiah. He left his the background with sincere disciples in no doubt by his unequivocal humility must not be over- answer. done, however, lest the spark "John answered and said, A man can of individualism be lost and receive nothing, except it be given him ...id Alt frustration and defeatism set from heaven. Ye yourselves bear me witness, in. Oh, to find the balance! This is the that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I task to which we must address ourselves. am sent before him" (verses 27, 28). Let us turn to the verses in the Scriptures Here is the core of our exposition. John that tell of that exemplary, humble man— could not be bought; he could not be John the Baptist. There we may find the tricked; he refused to let his mental equi- inspiration and help we need. librium be touched by either guile or ig- "Then there arose a question between norance, which prompted the question. some of John's disciples and the Jews about The unassailable humility of John, re- purifying. And they came unto John, and ceived through Christ, must be the hall- said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with mark of each Adventist Christian today. thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest We must be examples of unselfishness. witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all Just a few months ago, when I was study- men come to him" (John 3:25, 26). ing in my basement, my oldest boy came The challenge to humility usually comes down the steps and stood in front of me when a question or dispute arises. Rare with a package of chewing gum. As I raised judgment is needed to see beyond the im- my eyes from my book and looked at him, mediate answer that one might give. John I thought perhaps this was the ideal time to had here an excellent opportunity to ad- plant a little seed. I said, "What do you vance self, to smooth a hurt pride with a think about dad having a little gum?" The surreptitious, so-called harmless answer expression on his face indicated that he (which would really be loaded with seeds was not so sure about that. "Think it over," of dissension), or else simply state the I said. A few moments later, after looking JuLy, 1959 15 at some of his toys, he came over to me and the desert that pertained to his peculiar said, "Here, Dad, have a stick." I thanked work. He knew from prophecy that the him and he walked away. After a short time time of his appointment was right. He ac- he came running up and said to me, "Say, cepted his work and applied himself with I'm glad I gave you that stick of gum, force and vigor to his task. But, strange Dad." "Why?" I questioned him. "I don't to our day and age, he knew just how far know. I just am." May this act be a seed to go and where the lines of his task and au- that will eventually grow into unselfish thority ended, and so, willingly and hum- habits as the years go by. bly, when his period of service was over, We have each been given a talent by he let go the reins. the Lord: some in business, some in music, There are two times in a person's life when he is likely to be honestly humble. First, when he is young and just getting Humility started. The world, the church, life itself, is new, and one does not know which way Siegfried M. V. Sandstrom to turn. The other time the person is hum- 0 dear God of love and mercy, ble is just after conversion. But these are Although Thou, the Lord, be high, not enough. To write an epic of humility Yet Thou wilt respect the lowly, ourselves, we must keep the balance be- To the meek Thou wilt be nigh. tween vigorous work and truthful humility for a lifetime, as did John the Baptist. Heavenly Father, make me humble, There are plenty of traps in between. We Take from me all sinful pride; must watch out for them. May the lowly, loving Jesus I was a ministerial intern for one year Ever be my only Guide. before I married. I lived in the heart of the I would shun self-exaltation, Pennsylvania Dutch country with a won- Overbearing self-esteem; derful couple who gave me a real home. I would emulate the meekness The lady of the house was always inter- Of the gentle Nazarene. ested in young people. Many an hour was spent in discussing the future of this person I would not be self-sufficient, or that person, boy and girl alike. In her Haughty, arrogant, or vain; own particular way she would give the Teach me to be kind and gentle, young people of the church quiet guid- Never causing others pain. ance, a cheerful smile, and her kind actions May all know I've been with Jesus, made them feel that they were wanted. It Learning how His life to live; was interesting to hear her speak of the pos- How to glorify Thee, Father, sible matches of the various young people And Thy light to others give. who together could be used of God to ac- complish great deeds for His kingdom. John the Baptist pointed his disciples others in art. Some in creative or mechani- to Christ and thus matched them with his cal ability; others have the gift of organiza- Lord and Saviour. The highest calling that tion. It is our privilege to share our talents a Seventh-day Adventist can have today is with others. They were given to us for that to be a matchmaker between man and purpose. We do not have the right to hide Christ. Do you know the glow that comes behind any single talent as a pride mech- from turning the hearts of the people to anism, nor do we have the right to over- the one matchless love of all, Christ Jesus? power or burden any one or any group If not, you are hiding a part of you that with our particular gift. Only as it is shared should be showing Christ. It was humility as John shared his can it be used of God that prompted John to steer his disciples and directed by Christ for its fullest bless- away from himself and direct them to the ing. One "beyond Jordan." John the Baptist was no weakling. He "He that hath the bride is the bride- was not a fearful man. He was simply truth- groom: but the friend of the bridegroom, ful. He knew he was a miracle child. He had which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth heard of the year his father was speech- greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: less. He knew his parents were old when this my joy therefore is fulfilled" (John he was born. He had studied the scrolls in 3:29). 16 THE MINISTRY John did not regret that Christ was the Taken Aside bridegroom. He knew that he had been in the presence of the Divine. Was not that "And He took him aside from the multitude." face clearer and fairer than all others as (Mark 7:33) He made His way through the crowd at In the Gospel According to Mark, the seventh Jordan? Was not this He upon whom the chapter and the 33rd verse, these words are dove had settled and the One who bowed written: And He took him aside from the mul- bt the banks of the river as a suppliant? titude. That day, they had brought unto the John truly was the "best man." He had Master a broken wreck of a man who was deaf, learned the lesson spoken of by William and Mark tells us he also had an impediment L. Sullivan in his book, Epigrams and of speech. As our Lord gazed upon him He Criticisms in Miniature: "Genuine humil- was moved to compassion by his pitiful plight. ity does not arise from the sense of our Then it was that Jesus "took him aside from pitiable kinship with the dust that is un- the multitude." He could just as easily have worthy of us but from the realization of said, "Be thou healed," but instead the Master our awful nearness to a magnificence of . . . took him aside. which we are unworthy." How many men and women who read these "He must increase, but I must decrease" words have been "taken aside." (John 3:30). Nebuchadnezzar was a hum- Once upon a time a great soldier and warrior ble man when he was the crown prince, but of the cross was taken aside and placed in the as he grew in power and stature he did solitude of captivity. He had fought and not develop the wonderful grace of humil- preached and ministered as a missionary. He not ity. One day we find him on the walls of the only stood the test of Christian activity, but city saying: "Is not this great Babylon, that when they placed his hands and feet in chains I have built ... by the might of my power?" and stocks he, Paul, stood the test of inactivity, (Dan. 4:30). The next day we find him the greatest test of all. Taken aside! Paul in crawling on all fours, eating the grass of prison! That was another side of life for him; the field, while the dew gathered on his yet see how he takes it. I see him writing an body. The seven years he spent doing this epistle and signing his name to that document; need never have been had he approached he had no complaint that he was a prisoner greatness as did John, who said, "He must of Festus; he wasted no time in crying that he increase, but I must decrease." was a persecuted victim of Caesar; he had no But the day came when John the Baptist bitter words of criticism nor accusation against lay in a dark prison. His thoughts tor- the members of the Sanhedrin, whose violent tured him. Why was he here in this foul opposition had helped to place him within grim hole? Was the Man whose coming he had prison walls. That grand old warrior signed proclaimed really the Messiah? Had his his name as "a prisoner of the Lord." He saw (John's) message been in vain? He sent only the hand of God in it all. To him, that his disciples to find out. Jesus answered prison was a palace, and its corridors rang with them not a word but preached, healed, his songs of triumph of praise and joy. He was and taught. He did not need to say any- taken aside from the missionary work he loved thing. John's disciples, in love with Christ so well, but within those gray stone walls he and His ministry, returned and exclaimed, built a new pulpit, a new witness stand, and "This is He, John. You were right. This from his place of bondage and from the dark is the Bridegroom." John then went to his shadows of his captivity there came the pre- death with courage and with peace, twin cious message of light and life and the sweet marks of humility. His strength lay in his ministry of Christian liberty which have bright- humility. ened a world of darkness through the ages. May we, who are a type of John, and Friend of mine, within the four walls of a who bear the glorious truth of the second darkened sick room, shipmate of mine, taken advent of Christ, do so in the spirit and aside from the fields of activity you loved so power of this humble man. Through the well; my brother, my sister, removed from all strength and wisdom of Christ let us hide you once held dear, remember that man of ourselves and only reveal the attributes whom Mark tells us, whom the Master took of the coming King. Thus we will strike aside "from the multitude." the balance of the meaningful vigor and "First Mate Bob" poignant reserve that will indeed write a Reprinted by permission of The Log of the Good Ship modern epic in humility. Grace, vol. 24, no. 19, 1958. JULY, 1959 17 What's Your SQ? Part II

J. ERNEST EDWARDS Secretary. General Conference Home Missionary Department

N OUR study of the tests of spirituality we sage into the dark counties and cities in the I are arrested by the question, What is the homeland? range of my interest? It is easy to be concerned The messenger of the Lord writes: about our loved ones, and it is relatively easy to To show a liberal, self-denying spirit for the suc- be concerned about the needs of people in our cess of foreign missions is a sure way to advance neighborhood. But the farther people get away home missionary work; for the prosperity of the from us the more difficult it is to maintain con- home work depends largely, under God, upon the cern. Genuine spirituality has a way of leaping reflex influence of the evangelical work done in countries afar off. It is in working to supply the across the barrier of distance and heeding the necessities of others that we bring our souls into cry, "Come over into Macedonia, and help us." touch with the Source of all power.—Gospel Work- Two young people were visiting their rela- ers, pp. 465, 466. tives before leaving the homeland for their first Another test of spirituality is, Can I forgive? term of mission service. One day on the street of In Romans 12:18-20 we have a reference to the a Southern city they met an old family friend only type of revenge that a Christian should who said, "I hear you all are going to Brazil." seek. It says we are to "overcome evil with "That's right." "Got any kin down there?" good." Weak, halfhearted, imperfect forgiveness "No." "Did any friends down there write and is valueless, for the root of bitterness remains. ask you to come?" "No, we have no friends Some years ago a disgruntled member, while down there." "Then how come you all are go- telling of a verbal injury cruelly administered to ing?" "My Lord told me to go." "When?" her by a fellow believer, was asked, "Have you "Nineteen hundred years ago." "Then He must forgiven her?" Her reply characterizes the atti- have spoken mighty loud!" tude of too large a group. It was, "Oh, yes, I God continues to speak "mighty loud" to His have forgiven her, but she still owes me an followers, saying, "You are a 'debtor both to the apology." Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, Have we learned to forgive from the heart? and to the unwise' " (Rom. 1:14). "Even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye." Down to the end of time we have a responsi- A little blind boy over in Switzerland was bility to go and teach all nations the wonderful asked one day in school the question, "What is message of salvation. Every day souls are dying forgiveness?" without Christ. Among the primitive people He thought for a moment and then said of the mountains in the interior of New Guinea, thoughtfully, "It is the odor flowers breathe a chieftain who had received a mere glimpse when trampled upon." of Christianity made the following appeal to We may have been mistreated. We may have one of our teachers: "My warriors are dying; my been trampled upon. What kind of perfume children are dying; we are all dying! Come be- comes from our life when this happens? fore we all die!" Let us emulate Christ and His second-mile Trust or Worry? spirit of service, by giving sacrificially. Let us Let us ask another question. Do I trust God plan for a finished work in the earth. When he or do I worry? Said the psalmist: "Cast thy was speaking in the British Parliament years burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain ago, Lord Salisbury said, "We all need to study thee" (Ps. 55:22). Are we tempted to put faith larger maps." Is that not true of our experience? in appearances and to take counsel with our We must think seriously of the twenty-three fears? Remember, that apparent impossibility countries that we still have to enter with our may be God's bridge to the Promised Land. Dif- message. We must widen our world interest and ficulties are the stones out of which God's concern for these dark regions of earth. Should houses are built. When we do our whole duty not our concern for the evangelization of these we can be unafraid and leave the results with areas be as great as for the entrance of our mes- God. 18 THE MINISTRY In Gospel Workers we read, "Perfect faith, our members bid farewell to visitors by point- the surrender of self to God, simple trust in His ing up toward heaven. This gesture indicates pledged word, should be a part of every min- they are looking for the coming of Jesus, and ister's experience."—Page 260. The Christian are getting ready for that great event. worker, believing in the deity of Christ and the Fulfilling prophecies indicate that we are omnipotence of God, but who worries, needs to speedily approaching the time of the end. May be reminded that worry is sin. "Hope and our conviction of the soon coming of Christ be courage are essential to perfect service for God. revitalized, "For yet a little while, and he that These are the fruit of faith. Despondency is sin- shall come will come, and will not tarry" ful and unreasonable."—Prophets and Kings, (Heb. 10:37). p. 164. Our greatest need today is for renewed faith Let us greet each day with this simple and and the conviction that the coming of Christ is effective prayer: "0 Lord, help me to remember at the door. A revival of true godliness will that nothing is going to happen to me today come with the outpouring of God's Holy Spirit. that You and I together can't handle." All the prophecies point to a soon-coming Sav- The greatest victories gained for the cause of God iour. are not the result of labored argument, ample facilities, wide influence, or abundance of means; they are gained in the audience chamber with God, Forgiveness is the most necessary and proper when with earnest, agonizing faith men lay hold work of every man; for, though, when I do upon the mighty arm of power. not a just thing, or a charitable, or a wise, True faith and true prayer—how strong they are! They are as two arms by which the human another man may do it for me, yet no man can suppliant lays hold upon the power of Infinite forgive my enemy but myself.—Lord Herbert. Love. Faith is trusting in God,—believing that He loves us, and knows what is for our best good. Thus, instead of our own way, it leads us to choose His way.—Gospel Workers, p. 259. We have all received a measure of God's Spirit, but are we continually seeking, through It is true that "obstacles to the advancement prayer and faith, for more of Heaven's power? of the work of God will appear; but fear not. How can we receive this? The messenger of the .. Nothing can stand in His way. His power is Lord answers: absolute, and it is the pledge of the sure fulfill- From the day of Pentecost to the present time, ment of His promises to His people. He can re- the Comforter has been sent to all who have yielded move all obstructions to the advancement of themselves fully to the Lord and to His service. . . . His work. He has means for the removal of ev- When we bring our hearts into unity with Christ, ery difficulty, that those who serve Him and re- and our lives into harmony with His work, the spect the means He employs may be delivered. Spirit that fell on the disciples on the day of Pente- His goodness and love are infinite, and His cov- cost will fall on us.—Christian Service, pp. 250- enant is unalterable."—Testimonies, vol. 8, 252. p. 10. When does God wish to bestow this gift that Seek God First brings all other blessings in its train? "The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the church is And now the final test of spirituality. What looked forward to as in the future; but it is the is first in my thoughts and service? In Matthew privilege of the church to have it now. Seek for 6:33 we read, "Seek ye first the kingdom of it, pray for it, believe for it. We must have it, God, and his righteousness." Do we have one and Heaven is waiting to bestow it."—Evan- interest in life as did the followers of Christ and gelism, p. 701. the disciples at Pentecost? At this time "one in- It is interesting to discover that the first- terest prevailed. One subject of emulation century Christians inquired in their examina- swallowed up all others,—to be like Christ, to tion of members for church affiliation, "Did you do the works of Christ. The earnest zeal felt was receive the Holy Spirit?" (Acts 19:2, R.S.V.). expressed by loving helpfulness, by kindly words Says Ellen G. White: and unselfish deeds. All strove to see who could do the most for the enlargement of Christ's In my dream a sentinel stood at the door of an kingdom.—ELLEN G. WHITE in The Review important building, and asked every one who came for entrance, "Have ye received the Holy Ghost?" A and Herald, June 10, 1902. measuring-line was in his hand, and only very, very One interest should absorb all our thoughts few were admitted into the building. "Your size and service—the coming of Christ. In some of as a human being is nothing," he said. "But if you the countries in Southern Asia and the Far East have reached the full stature of a man in Christ JULY, 1959 19 Jesus, according to the knowledge you have had, and told her husband of the very strange ques- you will receive an appointment to sit with Christ tion that had been asked her by the minister. at the marriage supper of the Lamb; and through He answered, "Why didn't you tell him we eternal ages, you will never cease to learn of the go to church, we give to the church? You know blessings granted in the banquet prepared for you. we help poor people when we can." She re- —Selected Messages, book 1, pp. 109, 110. plied, "It wasn't information like that he Some years ago a Scottish pastor was calling wanted. He wanted to know if Jesus lives here, on his parishioners. As he came to one home he and that's different." was impressed to ask this question of the As we apply these questions we have dis- woman who came to the door, "Does Jesus cussed to our own hearts we can evaluate our live here?" She was so astonished she could not SQ as God's men, the development of our answer, and seeing her embarrassment the min- character, our effectiveness, and our readiness ister turned and left the home. She then rushed for the coming of Christ.

"Go in This Thy Might"

M. FRIDLIN President, Southern European Division

E ARE all aware of the fact slackened his evangelistic pace. No longer does Wthat evangelism is and shall he bend all his talents to persevering fruitful remain the most urgent, the most labor. Too many ministers, particularly among important, task that a servant of those who are working alone, seem to be satis- the Master can perform. This is fied with meager results, forgetting there are true today even more so than in still many sheaves waiting to be garnered for the time of Christ, for the hour the Master of the harvest. It is to these we has grown late. "The fields are would, on God's behalf, address the words: white unto the harvest," and great is the work "Take courage again! Go, reap! The Lord to be brought to a successful culmination. will not leave you to work alone." Therefore, it is the duty and privilege of ev- As we have traveled around the field we ery worker in God's service here on earth to co- have met a number of workers who felt handi- operate with all his might in saving the multi- capped in their endeavors, and who were dis- tudes who are living in sin, and who, conse- satisfied with the poor results of their labors. quently, are doomed to eternal death. When we sought the reason for this state of Facing such an imperative and prevailing mind, we found that they had been looking at necessity, should not we be more fervent, more other evangelists who had at their disposal fa- untiring in our efforts to carry the message to cilities which they had had to do without—large, the entire human race? True, there are faith- well-located halls, large budgets that permitted ful evangelists who, with zeal and courage, are them to carry on an efficient publicity cam- wholeheartedly consecrating themselves to this paign, modern equipment, and many assistants. mission. Some are even wearing themselves out "Oh, if only all that were given to me," one at the task. But, speaking generally, are we sighed, "I too could do better work and obtain convinced that we have done our utmost to save better results. Unfortunately the hall where I souls? Is that sacred flame burning brightly preach is too modest, my equipment is lim- within our hearts, transforming us into more ited, my budget for evangelism is practically efficient ministers of the Word? Have we re- nonexistent, and I have not a single helper. ceived that permanent unction of God's Spirit Under these conditions, how can great things with which all our labors would be divested of be expected from me?" power? Are we satisfied with the results we Though it is true that the responsible organi- have obtained? Or must we admit that we could zation of the denomination must endeavor to have improved on them? replenish, ever more abundantly, the funds for It is a sad reality that more than one worker evangelism, though it is true, also, that we are in our ranks has, for one reason or another, bound to utilize (in the measure of our finan- 20 THE MINISTRY cial possibilities) the most perfected media of dent of that field informed me that this same work that we can procure, it is nonetheless true worker—whose only weapons of warfare are his that never can all the desired equipment be faith and his Bible—had brought forty-six more placed at the disposal of all workers. However, persons into the church in 1958. And his experi- no one should lose courage because of that. ence is not exceptional in that country. Another The Lord is not dependent upon these out- evangelist baptized forty-one souls in one year. ward agencies to carry forward His work here Others baptized twenty and thirty. These faith- on earth. He entrusts each of His servants ful servants of God, upheld and assisted by with a positive message, with marching orders loyal church members, are going forward "in that do not leave him in uncertainty, doubt, this thy might," and the Lord is with them. or discouragement. He assures every worker, In keeping with these facts, we would do well as He did Gideon, "You are the man I am de- to consider the following quotations from the pending upon for this task. 'Go in this thy messenger of the Lord: might'; the strength you are now using to thresh wheat, use it for a nobler cause." When God calls a man for service, He en- He who does evil that good may come, pays dows him at the same time with all the neces- a toll to the devil to let him into heaven.—Hare. sary qualifications to accomplish that service. Dear brother in the ministry, go forward, not in your own strength, but in the strength you have received from the Lord, and success will There is a necessity, it is true, for expending money judiciously in advertising the meetings, and be yours whatever your surroundings, whatever in carrying forward the work solidly. Yet the the circumstances in which you must carry on strength of every worker will be found to lie, not your work. in these outward agencies, but in trustful depend- Gideon well knew that the requirements of the ence upon God, in earnest prayer to Him for help, divine call far exceeded his own powers. That in obedience to His word. Much more prayer, was why he cried, "Oh my Lord, wherewith much more Christlikeness, much more conformity shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor to God's will, is to be brought into the Lord's work. in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's Outward show and extravagant outlay of means house" (Judges 6:15). But God assured Gid- will not accomplish the work to be done.—Gospel Workers, p. 346. eon, "I will be with thee." Human strength is weakness, human wisdom is When God is our Leader, when He commands folly. Our success does not depend on our talents the battle, lifting aloft His banner before us, or learning, but on our living connection with God. we may set out in search of souls and fearlessly The truth is shorn of its power when preached by encounter the enemy of truth without worrying men who are seeking to display their own learning unnecessarily about our equipment. "The Lord and ability. . . Had there been more lifting up of shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace." Jesus and less extolling the minister, more praise (Ex. 14:14). Our heavenly Father has placed rendered to the Author of truth and less to its mes- the most exhaustless power in the universe at sengers, we would occupy a more favorable posi- tion before God than we do today.—Testimonies, our disposal for evangelism. He assures us that vol. 5, pp. 158, 159. Jesus Christ our Saviour will undertake for us. He [the divine Son of God] has given us evidence It is He who is leading us in battle, and who that prayer is essential in order to receive strength stands as security for our victory. Jesus and the to contend with the powers of darkness, and to do Holy Spirit constitute our best instruments in the work allotted us. Our own strength is weakness, laboring for the lost. but that which God gives us is mighty and will In more than one country of the Southern make everyone who obtains it more than conqueror. European Division our workers must carry on —Ibid., vol. 2, p. 203. their ministry under extremely difficult and All these teachings from the pen of the serv- distressing conditions. They are not permitted ant of the Lord show us what is essential for a to preach the message openly. They cannot rent fruit-bearing ministry. It is not outward means halls to hold evangelistic efforts. All propa- —budgets, equipment, or human wisdom—that ganda or publicity is strictly forbidden. And are the most important. What counts is that we yet most of these evangelists are doing a noble should be willing to go forward in every in- work and winning souls. stance, whether favorable or unfavorable, in the When I visited one of these less favored fields strength we have received from God. A blessed an evangelist was pointed out to me. He had ministry and much fruitage will be the result of been used of God to bring forty-two persons a holy, peaceful, and deep communion with to Him that year. A short time ago the presi- the Saviour.

JULY, 1959 21 Essential Steps to Success in the Ministry-3

Integrity

TAYLOR G. BUNCH

NTEGRITY carries the meaning of quality, of whom he said, "There is none like him in I of being in complete unity, undivided in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one loyalty, and unquestioned in character. It rep- that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still resents a moral soundness, basic honesty, abso- he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou lute innocence, unqualified incorruptibility, un- movedst me against him, to destroy him mistakable sincerity, and loyalty to principle without cause." Job did not waver even when in character and conduct. In the Scriptures in- his wife said to him, "Dost thou still main- tegrity is synonymous with righteousness and tain thine integrity? curse God, and die." His uprightness. statement, "Though he slay me, yet will I trust When the Lord informed King Abimelech in him," showed an integrity of a rare quality. that Sarah, whom he had taken as his wife, was Even though the Lord permitted Satan to per- the wife rather than the sister of Abraham, secute Job, which naturally raised questions in the king answered, "In the integrity of my his mind as to the source and purpose, the rec- heart and innocency of my hands have I done ord is that "Job sinned not, nor charged God this." Then "God said unto him in a dream, Yea, foolishly," as do many persons while passing I know that thou didst this in the integrity of through trials they cannot understand. Such thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning leaders of steadfastness were never more greatly against me: therefore suffered I thee not to needed than in these days of instability and touch her" (Gen. 20:5, 6). He was a man of unfaithfulness. (See Job 1:1; 2:3, 9; 13:15; integrity and his was the sin of ignorance and 1:22.) God freely forgave him. The Lord promised God's Choice of Leaders Solomon that if he walked "in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart," as did his father As the Israelites traveled through the wilder- David, that his throne and kingdom would ness from Egypt to Canaan, Jethro, under di- be established forever. vine direction, counseled Moses to select leaders Let us notice a few of the scriptures that em- to assist him in his administrative work. He said: phasize the value of integrity in the Christian "Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the character. "Judge me, 0 Lord, according to my people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, righteousness, and according to mine integrity." hating covetousness; and place such over them, "Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hun- I wait on thee." "Judge me, 0 Lord; for I have dreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens" (Ex. walked in mine integrity." "And as for me, thou 18:21). Here are three of the most important upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me qualifications for our church leadership. "Able before thy face for ever" (Ps. 7:8; 25:21; 26:1; men"—those with training, skill, and efficiency, 41:12). "The integrity of the upright shall "such as fear God"—the spiritual-minded and guide them: but the perverseness of transgres- consecrated, and "men of truth"—the honest sors shall destroy them." "The just man walk- and sincere. The church today needs leaders eth in his integrity: his children are blessed with such characteristics. after him" (Prov. 11:3; 20:7). The same type of men were chosen by the Perhaps no one in human history was ever apostles to administer the business affairs of the more severely tested than was the patriarch Job. church. "Wherefore, brethren," they said, "look Here is the Lord's appraisal of his character: ye out among you seven men of honest report, "There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, may appoint over this business. But we will and one that feared God, and eschewed evil." give ourselves continually to prayer, and to What would a person give to merit such a the ministry of the word" (Acts 6:3, 4). Among divinely inspired compliment? Later the Lord those chosen were Philip and Stephen, who asked Satan if he was acquainted with Job, were used mightily by the Lord in the proclama- 22 THE MINISTRY tion of the gospel, one becoming the first mis- Said the messenger of the Lord, "Only a few sionary and the other the first martyr. faithful Calebs will come to the front and dis- Note the following striking descriptions of play unwavering principle. These are salt that men of integrity: retains the savor." "What we need now is Ca- Men must have moral backbone, and integrity lebs, men who are faithful and true." "Caleb which cannot be flattered, bribed, or terrified.— was faithful and steadfast. He was not boast- Testimonies, vol. 5, p. 297. ful, he made no parade of his merits and good Now is the time for God's people to show them- deeds; but his influence was always on the side selves true to principle. When the religion of Christ of right."—Ibid., pp. 130, 134, 303. is most held in contempt, when His law is most de- spised, then should our zeal be the warmest and Joshua was now the acknowledged leader of Is- our courage and firmness the most unflinching. To rael. . . . Courageous, resolute, and persevering, stand in defense of truth and righteousness when prompt, incorruptible, unmindful of selfish inter- the majority forsake us, to fight the battles of the ests in his care for those committed to his charge, Lord when champions are few—this will be our and, above all, inspired by a living faith in God,— test. At this time we must gather warmth from the such was the character of the man divinely chosen. coldness of others, courage from their cowardice, . . . During the sojourn in the wilderness he had and loyalty from their treason.—Ibid., p. 136. acted as prime minister to Moses, and by his quiet, The greatest want of the world is the want of unpretending fidelity, his steadfastness when others men—men who will not be bought or sold, men who wavered, his firmness to maintain the truth in the in their inmost souls are true and honest, men who midst of danger, he had given evidence of his fitness do not fear to call sin by its right name, men whose to succeed Moses, even before he was called to the conscience is as true to duty as the needle to the position by the voice of God.—Patriarchs and pole, men who will stand for the right though the Prophets, pp. 481, 482. heavens fall.—Education, p. 57. Integrity Brings Unity Men of Principle Integrity is the basis of confidence and the se- Joseph is described as a man with such a char- cret of unity, the unity that brought the early acter, and an example to our modern youth: rain and will bring the latter rain of spiritual Young men who have firm principles will eschew power. Only those who spent the ten days in pleasure, defy pain, and brave even the lions' den the upper room became "of one accord." As and the heated fiery furnace rather than be found they drew near to Christ, the great Magnet, they untrue to God. Mark the character of Joseph. Vir- were at the same time drawn together. There tue is severely tested, but its triumph was complete. was no unity among them when they came At every point the noble youth endured the test. together. They were quarreling and bickering as The same lofty, unbending principle appeared at every trial. The Lord was with him and His word to who was the greatest, and were too jealous to was law. perform the act of foot washing. But what a Such firmness and untarnished principle shines change was wrought by the ten days with their brightest in contrast with the feebleness and in- Master. Confidence in each other was com- efficiency of the youth of this age. With but few pletely restored, resulting in perfect unity. Of exceptions, they are vacillating, varying with ev- course, there could be no basis for unity with ery change of circumstance and surroundings, one Judas or the scribes and Pharisees. Unity is thing today and another tomorrow.—Testimonies, not built on mere sentiment or emotion. It de- vol. 5, p. 43. pends on honesty, integrity, and sincerity. We Daniel and his companions are here referred cannot be in unity with those we cannot respect to as men with such characters. We can be sure or in whom we have no confidence. We can that such persons will always be on the right easily overlook the faults and mistakes of those side of any issue involving principle and we know to be honest and sincere. standards of conduct. Mistakes will be of the This does not mean that there cannot be head and not the heart. Their motives cannot honest differences of opinion among genuine be questioned and their word is dependable Christians. Unity does not destroy individu- and their loyalty certain. Caleb and Joshua ality. The Lord never made two trees, flowers, were men of this stamp. They were individuals blades of grass, stars, or snowflakes alike. Each of whom Moses could depend in every crisis. has an individuality of its own, and the same is And this is the kind of people needed for lead- true of all creatures in the animal kingdom, ership in the Advent Movement, which is jour- including mankind. It is unity in diversity that neying from modern spiritual Egypt and Baby- makes life interesting. It is indeed pathetic lon to the heavenly Canaan. Yes, Calebs and when a person gets a burden to make others Joshuas are needed today, and they are among exactly like himself in all habits and practices, us though not always recognized. (Continued on page 43) JULY, 1959 23 F SOLOMON needed an "understanding I mind . . . [to] discern between good The Importance of Reading and evil" (1 Kings 3:9, R.S.V.) as the basis of his ability to guide Israel, how much more does the Christian preacher need an HARRY 1 understanding mind to guide God's people Field Secretary, C through the complexities of life today! Did Solomon become possessed of wide knowledge by a sudden Heaven-sent gift, the ingredients from which the preacher or did he have to exert his God-given fac- draws knowledge, power, satisfaction, suc- ulties to acquire by human application what cess. he so sorely needed? In Ecclesiastes 1:12, 13 Today we seem to be too busy to read, (R.S.V.) we read: "I the Preacher . . . ap- though reading is part of a preacher's work. plied my mind to seek and to search out by In reality we are not too busy. We can do wisdom all that is done under heaven." anything we want to do, if we want it Application of the mind is the only way badly enough. Reading, study, prayer, med- by which we preachers today can gain itation, make good preachers, other things knowledge requisite for success in our call- being equal. They develop and vitalize ing. Even wisdom, which follows correct the mind, and it is "with the mind" that we correlation and application of knowledge, serve God (Rom. 7:25) and preach His comes to us, especially in spiritual things, Word. "The mind . . . allies finite to the as a result of humble, persistent striving. infinite. . . . The mind is the capital of the (See Prophets and Kings, page 31.) body."—Testimonies, vol. 3, p. 136. "The It is not too much to say that the differ- mind," said Milton in Paradise Lost, "is ence between success and failure is that its own place, and in itself can make a some men have learned to apply the mind heaven of hell, a hell of heaven." "The and others are mentally indolent. cultivated mind is the measure of the One of the foremost dangers of the ministerial man. Your education should continue dur- life is intellectual indolence, and it is far more com- mon than is generally supposed. Mental activity is not natural, but acquired; not congenital, but achieved. . . . A man may be "fussy" and busy and yet be an intellectual "dawdler."—W. H. GRIFFITH THOMAS, The Work of the Ministry, p. 97. Most of us make too little mental exer- tion and thereby become "content with dull thoughts, an indolent mind."—Edu- cation, p. 278. How often it happens that a preacher needs to be moved from a church after a comparatively short stay because "he has given them all he has." Beyond that point the congregation recog- nizes that it has moved into the area of repe- tition, and the fire dies in both the preach- er's soul and the people's. The preacher who can hold and build up a congregation consistently for a period of years must read, pray, study, and meditate on a regu- lar daily pattern if his armor is to remain polished and sharpened for the battles of the Lord. "No man can preach well without study," wrote I. H. Evans many years ago in The Preacher and His Preaching, page 142. Study of the Word, study of current liter- ature (particularly of standard theological classics, both denominational and univer- sal), study of men and women—these are 24 THE MINISTRY Mrs. White wrote in Testimonies, volume in the Life of the Preacher 5, page 644: "We have found in our ex- perience that if Satan cannot keep souls bound in the ice of indifference, he will V. LOWE try to push them into the fire of fanati- tneral Conference cism." A devout and wisely read preacher should be neither icily indifferent nor fier- ily fanatical. Good preaching is balanced. ing your lifetime."—The Ministry of Heal- Good preaching does not come from the ing, p. 499. indolent or the fanatic. It comes from a If these things are true of the minds of mind ennobled by God's Word and en- men in general, they are more so of the riched by sedulous reading, from a soul on preacher's. The preacher's mind, no less fire with the love of God and with a burden than the layman's, needs guidance. "The to help mankind. mind should not be left to wander at ran- In his book Profitable Bible Study, page dom upon every subject that the adver- 203, Dr. Wilbur Smith comments on the sary of souls may suggest."—Patriarchs and present impoverishment of the Christian Prophets, p. 460. pulpit: The preacher who rigorously guards I really believe that the failure of many men to and apportions his time so that reading has read the best books they can afford dealing with its proportionate place, and whose reading the Scriptures, continually digging into this great is carefully selected, will become a balanced gold mine of divine truth, and being thrilled every thinker, safeguarded from extremes. day with new and fascinating discoveries, the failure All the powers of the mind should be called into of men in the ministry to give themselves whole- use and developed in order for men and women to heartedly to a study of the Word of God, is one of have well-balanced minds. The world is full of one- the deepest reasons for the present impoverished sided men and women.—Testimonies, vol. 3, pp. and anemic condition of the Christian Church, and 152, 153. the root cause of the terrible and tragic restless- ness which possesses so many thousands of min- isters throughout our country. The Ministerial Book Club selections for 1959 afford the opportunity of selected reading at reasonable prices for ministers who have limited time and money. Those of us who like to select our own reading will nevertheless profit by the perusal of books approved by a group of discriminat- ing readers. Six books (listed below) for less than $20, instead of $24, is reasonable expenditure for valuable material, every bit of which adds to a minister's effective- ness. Sets are still available through your church missionary secretary, or your Book and Bible House. Do not fail to make this valuable addition to your library: Archaeology and the Pre-Christian Cen- turies, J. A. Thompson-11.50. The Church Faces the Isms, Arnold B. Rhodes—$4.50. Feed My Sheep, H. M. S. Richards— $5.00. Handbook of Church Management, William H. Leach—$8.00. Minister's Library Handbook, Jay J. Smith—$2.50. Really Living, Compiled by Narcotics Education, Inc.—$2.50. JULY, 1959 25 IMPORTANCE OF MAKING WILLS

ORE than 45,000 questionnaires re- anything happens to me" means nothing M turned in a survey made by Teach- to the law. ers College of Columbia University con- The making of a will or trust agreement cerning wills, reveal the amazing fact that to be executed after death demands serious nearly one half of the adult population attention. The minister of the gospel would has made no will of any kind. If one goes do well to acquaint himself with sufficient further and eliminates those wills improp- understanding of the inheritance regula- erly drawn up and thrown out by the courts, tions in his specific community and then the percentage of those who have foresight share this counsel with the church mem- to provide for their loved ones is consider- bers under his care. Most conferences have ably lower. association workers and legal counselors No one likes to think of death, of course, who will be happy to help our people make but when the small amount of time and ef- wills, trust agreements, and annuities that fort required in the making of a will is will fulfill the test of the law. weighed against the agonizing burdens and The Lord has singularly blessed many frictions imposed upon a grieving fam- of His children with much of this world's ily forced to settle an estate without a will, goods. They have been faithful stewards the comparison becomes quite one-sided. and administrators of that which has been What surprised the researchers of Colum- entrusted to them. Surely, then, they will bia University even more was the percentage want to give most prayerful consideration of professional people who neglected to and careful planning to the final disposal provide a will. The most negligent single of their property and means. group were pharmacists, two thirds of What is the minister's responsibility in whom have made no will. Journalists and this matter of wills and legacies? Ellen G. teachers ran close seconds with approxi- White in Counsels on Stewardship, pages mately half of each profession reporting 323 to 328 observes: no will. One out of four lawyers and clergy- There are aged ones among us who are nearing men (who are expected to set a shining ex- the close of their probation; but for the want of ample) had put off drawing up a will. The wide-awake men to secure to the cause of God the figures in the study showed the percentage means in their possession, it passes into the hands remaining constant in all age groups. Even of those who are serving Satan. This means was only the number of dependents seemed to have lent them of God to be returned to Him; but in no effect. nine cases out of ten, these brethren, when passing from the stage of action, appropriate God's property Much of this negligence on the part of in a way that cannot glorify Him, for not one dollar the public is probably caused by igno- of it will ever flow into the Lord's treasury. . . . rance of the law. Many people apparently Some wills are made in so loose a manner that do not realize that States have differing they will not stand the test of the law, and thus laws regulating the line of inheritance. The thousands of dollars have been lost to the cause. remark: "My family knows what to do if Our brethren should feel that a responsibility rests 26 THE MINISTRY upon them, as faithful servants in the cause of God, tians put off the claims of Jesus in life, and insult to exercise their intellect in regard to this matter, Him by giving Him a mere pittance at death. . . . and secure to the Lord His own. Wills should be made in a manner to stand the Many manifest a needless delicacy on this point. test of law. After they are drawn, they may remain They feel that they are stepping upon forbidden for years, and do no harm, if donations continue to ground when they introduce the subject of property be made from time to time as the cause has need. to the aged or to invalids in order to learn what Death will not come one day sooner, brethren, be- disposition they design to make of it. But this duty cause you have made your will. In disposing of your is just as sacred as the duty to preach the word to property by will to your relatives, be sure that you save souls. . . . do not forget God's cause. You are His agents, hold- The servants of God should be making their wills ing His property; and His claims should have your every day, in good works and liberal offerings to first consideration. Your wife and children, of God. . . . course, should not be left destitute; provision Their best friend is Jesus. He did not withhold should be made for them if they are needy. But do His own life from them, but for their sakes became not, simply because it is customary, bring into your poor, that through His poverty they might be made will a long line of relatives who are not needy. . . . rich. He deserves the whole heart, the property, all Let the idea be ever present that it is the Lord's that they have and are. But many professed Chris- property which you are handling. A. C. F.

Teamwork Essential in Evangelism

WALTER SCHUBERT Associate Secretary, General Conference Ministerial Association

URING the last world war, military leaders as long as possible. In this conflict he does not D became aware of the fact that when soldiers fight alone; he has at his command companies were sent out individually toward the enemy and legions of fallen angels. camp to look for weak spots where the army Evil spirits . . are leagued together for the dis- might break through, most of them did not ful- honor of God and the destruction of men. . . . In fill their commission as expected. Nearing the the Roman army a legion consisted of from three enemy's camp alone, they often became afraid to five thousand men. Satan's hosts also are mar- or discouraged, and would even hide. Thus the shaled in companies, and the single company to leaders did not always get the information they which these demons belonged numbered no less needed for a successful campaign. than a legion.—The Great Controversy, pp. 513, 514. Satan summons all his forces, and throws his However, they discovered that the same men, whole power into the combat. . . . There is little working in a team, were courageous, and their enmity against Satan and his works, because there spirits were high even to the extent of being is so great ignorance concerning his power and mal- heroic. Since then, soldiers have not been sent ice, and the vast extent of his warfare against Christ alone on any particularly dangerous mission; and His church. Multitudes are deluded here. They they are always sent in teams. do not know that their enemy is a mighty general, who controls the minds of evil angels, and that with Satan Versus Evangelism well-matured plans and skilful movements he is war- ring against Christ to prevent the salvation of souls. When reaching out to win souls, the worker Among professed Christians, and even among min- must always keep in mind that evangelism is a isters of the gospel, there is heard scarcely a refer- direct warfare against Satan, who with subtlety ence to Satan, except perhaps an incidental men- and determination holds every soul in his power tion in the pulpit. —/bid., pp. 507, 508. JULY, 1959 27 Evangelism—the conflict with Satan and his No less than seven men should be chosen to carry legions for the souls of men—can only be vic- the large responsibilities of the work of God in the torious through the powerful leading of the great cities.—Ibid., p. 37. Holy Spirit and the untiring assistance of the My message is, "Let companies be organized to enter the cities." ... In every large city there should holy angels, while we follow Christ's blueprint. be a corps of organized, well-disciplined workers; Christ's Methods of Evangelism not merely one or two, but scores should be set to work. Ibid., p. 96. Towns and Villages Each company of workers should be under the di- Christ, when He commissioned His disciples rection of a competent leader. . . . Such systematic to go and preach the good news, employed a labor, wisely conducted, would produce blessed results.—Medical Ministry, p. 301. method that was to be an object lesson for the There should be companies organized, and edu- ministry from His day until the time of His cated most thoroughly to work as nurses, as evan- glorious appearing. gelists, as ministers, as canvassers, as gospel students, Calling the twelve about Him, Jesus bade them to perfect a character after the divine similitude. go out two and two through the towns and villages. —Testimonies, vol. 9, pp. 171, 172. None were sent forth alone, but brother was asso- Paul's Method of Work ciated with brother, friend with friend. . . . In the same manner He afterward sent forth the seventy. When we study the Acts of the Apostles and It was the Saviour's purpose that the messengers of all of Paul's writings in the New Testament, as the gospel should be associated in this way. In our well as the book, The Acts of the Apostles, by own time evangelistic work would be far more suc- Ellen G. White, we find that the apostle Paul, cessful if this example were more closely followed.— while in Corinth, had more than twelve co- Evangelism, p. 72. laborers helping him raise up multitudes of be- Here is another pertinent statement: lievers in that rich and wicked city. Paul la- God never designed that, as a rule, His servants bored there for nearly three years, working in should go out singly to labor.—Ibid., p. 73. harmony with the blueprint given by the Lord; Moreover the servant of the Lord knew the hence his success in raising up so many churches false reasoning that would be used as an excuse throughout the great Roman Empire. for not following this plan in our time: Reasons for Teamwork in the Proclamation Why is it that we have departed from the method of the Gospel of labor which was instituted by the Great Teacher? Why is it that the laborers in His cause today are In each great city there are all kinds of peo- not sent forth two and two? "Oh," you say, "we have ple; rich and poor, high and low, cultured and not laborers enough to occupy the field." Then uncultured, holding many different religious be- occupy less territory.—Ibid., p. 74. liefs and philosophies of life. Some of these Would it not be well to meditate carefully and men and women, of different social back- prayerfully on this inspired statement? Adher- grounds, are scientifically inclined and love the ence to this counsel by gospel laborers in towns process of analytical reasoning even in the field and villages will strengthen the Lord's work in of religion. On the other hand there are many all branches of activity. who do not want to think, or do not know how to think, and every message must be given them Metropolitan Areas in digested form. Many are not against religion The following counsel has been given by but are indifferent to it, although there are those Ellen G. White: who pride themselves on being atheists or agnos-

TOGETHER

II, GOD'S servants are to work together, blending in kindly, courteous order, "in honor preferring one another." There is to be no unkind criticism, no pulling to pieces of another's work; and there are to be no separate parties. Every man to whom the Lord has entrusted a message has his specific work. Each one has an individuality of his own, which he is not to sink in that of any other man. Yet each is to work in harmony with his brethren. In their service, God's workers are to be essentially one. No one is to set himself up as a criterion, speaking disrespectfully of his fellow- workers, or treating them as inferior. Under God, each is to do his appointed work, respected, loved, and encouraged by the other laborers. Together they are to carry the work for- ward to completion.—Acts of the Apostles, pp. 275, 276. 28 THE MINISTRY tics. Then there are the youth with their own that a sales company realizes it can sell more by ambitions and ideas of life. The gospel must be sending men out two by two than one alone, be- made attractive to all of these, and it takes dif- cause an idea that one lacks, the other may be ferent types of workers to do this. Many people able to supply; the quality of character that who do not respond to the voice or methods of is lacking in one may be found in the other." one man will gladly listen and accept the mes- And, I thought: "Why do we not follow this sage through another worker whose personality plan more strictly and have our workers labor appeals to them. Therefore successful and fruit- together in teams, two and two in towns and vil- ful city work requires a team of workers, each lages, and in groups in our great centers?" with different talents. They should be well organized under the lead- ership of a competent and consecrated man of Good Leadership in the Metropolitan God. In this age of specialization, in this age of Areas organization, in this age when the enemy of all A leader should be a good general and his co- truth is working harder and more subtly than laborers should be well disciplined and organ- ever on the minds of people to make them reject ized. There should be well-defined plans, clearly the saving gospel and the doctrine of the second understood by everyone so that the work can be coming of our Lord, should we not adopt a done fervently, promptly, and with exactness. method that will be more workable, that will Good leadership provides time for prayer bring greater results, that will hasten the day of meetings among the workers. This always re- the Lord's coming? sults in greater accomplishments for the Lord. We witness the value of teamwork in our In- It also gives opportunity for the exchange of gathering campaigns. When two persons inter- experiences, and so workers learn from each view a bank manager or an influential business- other in the science of soul winning. Time can man, it is more difficult for him to refuse a be given to the consideration of difficult prob- donation. It has also been found that when a lems, and out of the multitude of counselors donation had been given previously to one per- there will be born a solution that gains the son, and the next time two people called, the victory even in the most trying and hopeless donation was doubled. cases. As the workers witness to each other of The Lord has graciously given to evangelist how the Lord heals the sick and works miracles, Fordyce Detamore and others who work in the and how the people make their decisions to ac- same way, outstanding success. This we feel sure cept the gospel, a fire will be kindled in the is due to the fact that their efficiency has been team that will not be put out. Surprising results multiplied because they work with a team. What in baptisms will follow. would Billy Graham do without G. Beverly Shea, Cliff Barrows, and his host of helpers? Other Examples of Teamwork In the ministry of soul winning today God A few weeks ago two fine young men, well- wants His church to follow even more closely the dressed and very friendly, came to our home. teamwork system demonstrated so practically They wanted to persuade us to buy a certain by Paul, and repeated over and over again in type of storm window. While one explained, the the priceless treasures of counsel from the serv- other demonstrated. One concentrated on my ant of the Lord. It will help to wipe out luke- wife and the other one tried to win my good warmness and bring about the outpouring of will. They were very charming and convinc- the latter rain. Remember, brethren, evange- ing in their efforts to sell us their wares. lism is warfare against the evil one. Let us do I said to myself: "Here is a demonstration successfully the work of an evangelist.

A LESSON FROM TWO GOATS COMMENTING upon the spirit the believer must have in associating with others who cross his opinions, a writer says, "If two goats meet each other in a narrow path above a piece of water, what do they do? They cannot turn back, and they cannot pass each other; there is not an inch of spare room. If they were to butt at each other, both would fall into the water below and be drowned. What will they do, do you suppose? What would you do? Well, nature has taught the one goat to lie down to let the other pass over it, and then they both get to the end of the way safe and sound." Are we not all continually meeting with goats on narrow ledges, with the abyss below? Shall we who desire our own and our brother's salvation lie down, and let him pass over our prostrate body, that we may both be saved?—Selected. JULY, 1959 29 The Revival of Biblical Theology

EARLE HILGERT Associate Professor of New Testament Literature, Potomac University

NE of the most significant eenth century. The rationalistic theologians O changes in theological study saw the Bible as a purely human book; they during the last quarter century sought to explain its miracles as the result of has been the revival of interest completely natural forces. Thus Jesus' walking in the theology of the Bible. on the water was explained as His having A generation ago theological merely walked along the shore, which looked to thought was largely dominated the storm-tossed disciples as if He were on the by liberal religious thinkers who sea. The multiplication of the loaves and fishes did not see the Scriptures as a primary basis was said to be accomplished by sleight of hand, for the formulation of Christian theology. But the disciples passing bread and fish to Jesus, today a parked change has come, and many of which they had hidden in a cave. Jesus' resur- the leading theologians of the world once more rection was made plausible by saying that He are concerning themselves seriously with Bibli- had only swooned on the cross and not died. Al- cal theology. though such theories were honest attempts to To understand correctly the present interest make the Bible believable to the skeptical in Biblical theology it is necessary first to con- minds of the eighteenth and nineteenth centu- sider briefly the factors that contributed to its ries, they encouraged many thinkers to con- decline in the nineteenth and early twentieth clude that the theology of the Bible also was a centuries. As is well known, one of the leading purely human phenomenon, and that as such it principles of the Reformation—its "formal could not be normative for modern man. principle"—was that the Scripture is the only Another important factor in the decline of foundation of the Christian belief. This meant Biblical theology was the point of view char- that in the orthodox Protestant theology of the acteristic of the school of thought that con- sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centu- cerned itself with the history of religions. In ries the theology of the Bible and the theology many ways an outgrowth of rationalism, this of the Christian Church were virtually synon- school was given its impetus by the German ymous. Although, of course, there were many theologian-philosopher Friedrich Schleierma- differences of opinion in the religious thinking cher (1768-1834). For him the essence of reli- of these centuries, the Bible remained the norm gion lay in a feeling of absolute dependence on of Protestant theology. God. As such a feeling is to be found in all reli- With the nineteenth century, however, a radi- gions in varying degrees, he concluded that cal change appeared, which resulted in dis- Christianity, in relation to other religions, is crediting the possibility of Biblical theology. only relatively superior and does not enjoy ab- While it is not possible in the scope of a few solute superiority as the only true religion. Such paragraphs to describe the causes of this change a point of view led many Christian scholars in in more than a cursory way, a number of im- the latter nineteenth and early twentieth cen- portant contributing factors to this trend must turies to attempt to explain Christian origins in be mentioned. terms of the pagan religious environment of the The first of these factors was the philosophi- New Testament and the early church. They saw cal trend toward rationalism that characterized the variegated hues of the Hellenistic religious much of the theological thought of the eight- world as the seedbed from which sprang the

30 THE MINISTRY leading motifs of early Christian thought and Jerusalem and led by James, the Lord's brother. doctrine: thus, for instance, the idea of a Sav- The reaction to this he thought to see in Gen- iour descending from heaven to earth was tile Christianity as led by the apostle Paul. The thought to be derived from a "savior-myth" synthesis between these he considered to be the found in a number of ancient Oriental reli- formation of the ancient Catholic Church in gions; the Christian sacraments were con- the second century. Having established his sidered to have been drawn from Hellenistic framework, Baur assigned the various parts of mystery cults; ideas concerning the end of the the New Testament to the periods he thought world were understood to have come into Chris- each book best represented: thus he thought tianity by way of Judaism from the religion of that only the epistles to the Romans, the Co- ancient Persia. The high point of the "history rinthians, and the Galatians were authentically of religions" school was reached in the early from Paul, as they betray the Jewish-Gentile years of the present century under the leader- tension in the early church most clearly. The ship of two German scholars, Wilhelm Bousset other epistles he assigned to a later period, and (1865-1920) and Richard Reitzenstein (1861- as the Johannine literature seems to show a 1931). rapprochement between these opposing par- ties, he assigned it to the middle of the second The Theology of Evolution century. A third significant factor to be considered was the theory of evolutionary development as applied to the history of Israelite and Jewish re- Say what men may, it is doctrine that moves ligion. As is well known, Darwin's theory of the world. He who takes no position will not biological evolution, broached in the middle of sway the human intellect.—W. G. T. Shedd. the nineteenth century, has had incalculably far-reaching effects in almost every field. His theories have created an atmosphere in which Such extreme development views concerning one almost involuntarily thinks of history as a Israelite and early Christian history seemed to process of development of human thought. exclude any thought of theological unity in But already, at the beginning of that century, Scripture. On these presuppositions it ap- the German philosopher, G. W. F. Hegel (1770- peared impossible to speak of a Biblical the- 1831) had propounded a philosophy of history ology; rather, scholars concerned themselves which asserted that historical development fol- with a series of developing theologies and spoke lows a set pattern: at first there is an action; of the "theology of the writer of Deuteronomy," this in turn is opposed by a reaction. According the "theology of the pre-exilic prophets," the to Hegel, this dialectical chain reaction forms "theology of Paul," and the "theology of John," the basic pattern of history. This philosophy was each one of these and several others represent- adopted by Julius Wellhausen (1844-1918) and ing successive stages in the development of the his students to explain the history of Israel. Jewish-Christian religious tradition. They saw in the Old Testament evidences that Israelite religion had not been monotheistic Biblical Theology Neglected from the beginning, but that gradually over the Under these conditions it is not surprising centuries, after the entry into Canaan, a process that during the latter decades of the nineteenth of development had taken place: originally century, and the first part of the twentieth, polytheistic, Israel had come to worship one the learned religious world paid comparatively main god, though recognizing the existence of little attention to Biblical theology. It was others, and not until about the time of the considered an outmoded discipline no longer Babylonian captivity had monotheism come to possible to the enlightened scholar. Conse- predominate. quently Biblical scholars of this period tended In the case of the New Testament, the same to turn their interests toward the study of hu- dialectical process had already been employed manistic disciplines that might throw light on by F. C. Baur (1792-1860) of the University of the strictly human characteristics of the Bible: Tubingen. He saw the tension between Jewish its language, literary structure, and its histori- and Gentile Christians as the leading motif of cal background. Thus it is no accident that the New Testament and attempted to recon- these years were the heyday of the study of struct early Christian history on this basis. Fol- Koine Greek, the common language of the Hel- lowing the Hegelian pattern, he understood the lenistic world, which Adolf Deissman (1866- primary action to be Jewish Christianity as 1937) and others demonstrated from the pa- represented by the early church centered at pyri to have been also the language of the New

JULY, 1959 31 Testament. Their work threw a flood of light of Biblical materials into various literary forms on the meanings of obscure words and expres- and the attempt to determine the historical sions in Biblical Greek. Also during this period situations that had called forth these different great strides forward were made in the study of literary types. Particularly prominent in this the Bible manuscripts and the reconstruction movement were Hermann Gunkel (1862-1932) of the history of the New Testament text, un- in the Old Testament field and Martin Dibelius der the leadership of such scholars as C. R. (1883-1947) and Rudolf Bultmann (1884- ) Gregory (1846-1917), H. von Soden (1852- in that of the New Testament. But Bible theol- 1914), and Eberhard and Erwin Nestle (1851- ogy attracted little interest. 1913; 1883- ). In the second part of this article we shall dis- This was also a time when many influential cuss the factors that in recent years have trends in the higher criticism of the Bible took brought about a return to the study of the shape. Of particularly far-reaching effect was theology of the Bible by many of the world's the development of form criticism—the analysis leading Biblical scholars.

SHEPHERDESS -- Her Vital Partnership

A Minister's Wife Counsels

MRS. BERNHILL WYATT Pastor's Wife, Illinois Conference

F A minister's wife accompanies him in his plan good programs. She can also help in the I travels, she should not go for her own special Pathfinder work. In summer there is no more enjoyment, to visit, and to be waited upon, but enjoyable and satisfying work than that of help- to labor with him. She should have a united in- ing in the conference annual camp program. terest with him to do good."—Testimonies, To work with the young people for ten days or vol. 1, p. 452. so is really a worth-while task. It is good if the minister's wife can be with It creates a good spirit in the church if the him at the workers' meetings or councils. There minister's wife is willing to carry her share of she will find the inspiration that will help her the church work. This may be at the spring and in her work as the partner of the minister. She autumn cleaning, in doing Dorcas work, or any needs to have her heart refilled with the love of other project that may be planned. While at- God. She, too, needs to dedicate her life anew tending these gatherings the minister's wife to the work for which her husband is responsi- may be a restraining influence should the con- ble. versation become unkind or gossipy. Each oc- Even the best of ministers need encourage- casion can be an opportunity to get better ment at times. How better can a wife prepare acquainted with some member of the church herself to encourage her husband than to at- who may need a little encouragement or guid- tend the meetings that have been planned for ance in dealing with some problem. workers and their wives? There is sure to be The minister's family may make his visits to someone in the church who would care for the the churches in his district an added interest little ones so that she need not miss the meet- as well as a pleasure for the churches visited. ings. Too often he visits the smaller groups by him- The minister's wife should always be willing self and the members fail to meet his wife and to help in the church activities. She can do much children. However, if the minister took his fam- to encourage the children's division leaders to ily to all his appointments it might bring some 32 THE MINISTRY hardship to his children and loss to the Sabbath need her love and attention. However, when school where they are members. So parents must handling these church problems she must do so decide on the wisdom of visiting around regu- with great discretion and with the counsel of larly with the children. Their welfare, espe- her husband. cially if they are very young, as well as the inter- The minister's wife needs to be conservative est of the church members, must be taken into in her dress. When the pastor is studying with account. prospective members and he asks them to dis- If accompanying the husband to more than card their jewelry, even down to an insignifi- one appointment on Sabbath morning means cant gold band on their finger, it is well that the that the children will miss Sabbath school now pastor's wife should not be wearing glittering and then, parents can make it up to them in buttons and sparkling brooches, and thus per- other ways. Maybe a memory verse device in the haps hinder them from accepting the message. home where they can place a sticker of achieve- She should be consistently modest in her dress. ment, would help. The Dorcas Society provides much scope for Although such ministerial visits are hardly the minister's wife. If the local group is not picnics, nevertheless, a well-prepared, tasty very active, she can, with a few wise suggestions, lunch for the family would provide Sabbath arouse their enthusiasm. She can encourage the pleasure. ladies to help feed and clothe the poor and also Many faithful members cannot attend church to embark on special projects, such as help- because of sickness or infirmity, and when the ing our young people financially and with minister takes his wife and children along with necessary clothing as they work their way him to visit them it gives these shut-ins a great through academy and college. Also she can en- deal of pleasure and they do appreciate these courage the church to give some financial aid to visits. Besides, seeing these unfortunate ones the young people who cannot afford to go to may help the children to become more under- our camps. Many of the sisters of the church standing of human suffering. have never been to our schools or to our camps and they do not realize the importance of seeing Tact, Love, and Prayer Needed that our young people attend. Just a few Occasionally we find a few people who fail to words from the minister's wife can help them to be on good terms with the pastor and his fam- realize their responsibilities. ily. No matter how kindly and patiently they Most of all a minister's wife needs to spend are treated they remain unfriendly. The min- more time on her knees praying that the Lord ister's wife can play an important part in break- will give her husband many souls for his ing down suspicion and ill will. Sometimes an labor and also wisdom and tact to know what invitation into the home to partake of a tasty to do and say when special problems come up meal with the family will win the unfriendly (difficult problems do appear from time to one over. A good meal and a friendly atmos- time). phere softens many a hard heart. And if this Some young women occasionally get op- kind act is done from the heart, it can become a pressed and bowed down with the weight of the real ministerial grace. responsibility that attends the privilege of being "With meekness and humility, yet with a a minister's wife. This need not be, because a noble self-reliance, she [the minister's wife] minister's wife can have a rich and full life if should have a leading influence upon minds she will make the most of her opportunities and around her. . . . The people expect this, and enter into the joys of the work that she shares they have a right to expect it. . . . The wife of a with her husband. Furthermore, the victory in minister can do much if she will. If she pos- this respect should have been gained when she sesses the spirit of self-sacrifice, and has a love pledged her troth to her ministerial partner to for souls, she can with him do almost an equal be a helpmeet in his holy profession. Nothing is amount of good."—Gospel Workers, p. 201. more detrimental to his success than a com- There are times when the sisters in the plaining and unhappy wife. She should always church hesitate to make decisions regarding be cheerful and try to lift her husband's burdens some of their problems. It is good if the min- in his ministry for the flock. She should also be a ister's wife can guide them to make the right tower of strength to others less able to meet the decisions. Therefore it is important that her attacks of Satan. This is possible when she heart be filled with love for the souls of those keeps close to the great Shepherd in prayer and whom God has committed to the care of her daily consecration. husband, and that she have a genuine interest Yes, it is a wonderful privilege to be a min- in their well-being. The young people also ister's wife. JULY, 1959 33 Psychological Temptations of an Administrator

C. GILBERT WRENN

TEMPTATION No. 1—to consider pro- upon his knowledge, since this will increase grams more important than people—to be less his respect for you more than for you to at- concerned about the welfare, feelings, and self- tempt to have the answers at all times. respect of the people working on the program TEMPTATION No. 6—to be discouraged than about the welfare of the people for whom because you see little change or improvement the program is designed. To escape to the rou- in your program that attempts to work changes tine of desk work because the development of in people and procedures. Both of these involve staff is the more difficult and frustrating of the time and faith in people. To rush the process, two tasks, and then to make the desk work itself not because this helps the situation but because look very important. it helps your peace of mind and makes you feel TEMPTATION No. 2—to indulge in im- that you are getting somewhere. To neglect mediate decisions because the administrative to include in your long-range plans some inter- role is seen as demanding quick decisions. To mediate steps with short-range time tags, so forget that it sometimes takes more courage to you can get some feelings of encouragement for delay a decision in order to ponder its impact your long-range run. upon others, and perhaps to prepare them for TEMPTATION No. 7—to talk about demo- it, than it does to give a quick decision in order cratic policy but not to demonstrate it in your to free you for something else. The quick de- behavior with staff. To be self-deceived in this cision takes it off your mind but it may have matter. You raise questions for discussion at done great damage to someone else. staff meetings, but in raising them state your TEMPTATION No. 3—to consider the own opinion first and then believe that you can group more important than the individual. get uninhibited agreement or disagreement Here again the role of an administrator is that from staff. To forget that you are not a person he is seen as one responsible for the group, but but a title and an authority figure, and that if he may forget that often the individual staff you wish democratic policy-making you will member with whom one is patient and con- have to keep your own conclusions to yourself structive may later on spark the group and until all others have had ample chance to state benefit the institution most. To fall for the ra- theirs. To fail to state the limits of a legal, tionalization that the group is suffering and that financial, or public relations nature within something must be done; whereas, it is your which policy decisions may be discussed, and own peace of mind and your particular way of then to be so disappointed with the way in doing things that is suffering. The group is not which the decision turns out that you openly as troubled as you are. disapprove, shows clearly the risk the staff takes TEMPTATION No. 4—to be so coerced by the next time in attempting a policy state- ment which is not theirs but yours. the need for the approval of others that your personal values and convictions suffer in the TEMPTATION No. 8—to blame a situa- decision that is made. To forget that if you lose tion for the wrong outcome rather than to ex- self-respect, you lose the one essential quality amine one's own part in it. If the other fellow which enables you to retain the respect of oth- had acted differently, or if the situation had ers. been different, then you might have been suc- cessful, at least so you believe. TEMPTATION No. 5—to believe that you An ancient quotation neatly points up this should always have the answers because the ad- type of psychological escape. (It is offered here ministrator is supposed to have answers. To with humility, for the writer is well aware think that it is a weakness to admit that you do how clearly the preceding sentences describe not know. To neglect the opportunity to ask some of his own behavior.) "The same fire that the other person what he thinks and to draw melts the wax, hardens the steel." It is not the fire that causes the difference but the amount of Reprinted by kind permission of The Education Digest, March, 1958. steel in the person.

34 THE MINISTRY Wise Approaches in Personal Evangelism H. E. GREER Department of Theology, Lodi Academy

EFORE approaching a person on the matter statement. When we know a thing is right and B of overcoming any specific evil habit, I neglect to do it, we sin. would preface my appeal with one or more Here again, the question of our inability to studies on the love of God, and our response to overcome becomes apparent. We could present it. I would point out both our responsibility and helpful texts such as 1 Corinthians 10:13, John privilege as Christians to manifest our appreci- 15:5, and others, and call attention to the joy ation of Christ's sacrifice on the cross by living of the person who claims this power and re- clean, wholesome lives. By exalting the theme ceives pardon for sin (Ps. 32:1, 2). Also 1 Co- of God's love to us, I would try to help the rinthians 10:14, Romans 12:21, James 4:7, 8, reader realize not only the sinfulness of sin but and Hebrews 12:4 could be used with the ob- the fact that God loves the sinner and invites ject of planting them in the mind for future him to come to Jesus just as he is (Matt. 11:28). use in dealing with specific evil habits. Next, I would refer to Creation. God made Sensing the human tendency to put things off, man perfect; his thoughts were pure, his hab- I would before closing this study make an ap- its holy, just, and good. I would remind my peal for immediate action against all evil habits. reader of former studies on the inception of We are told that thousands have erred on this sin, and why God permitted it. We were born point to their eternal loss (Steps to Christ, p. in sin. Our hearts are evil, and of ourselves we 32). I would enlarge upon the fact that one cannot change them. The carnal mind is enmity sin in our lives is sufficient to neutralize the against God (Rom. 8:7), and therefore we need power of the gospel for our salvation. Then more than human power to bring us into right I would point to Christ as our Advocate today, relationship with Him. I might also remind him and pray that my reader should make his deci- of Paul's experience when he felt that he could sion at once (2 Cor. 6:2). not attain righteousness, and cried out, "0 Some suggestions to those facing the follow- wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me ing specific habit problems may be helpful. from the body of this death?" (Rom. 7:24). Victory Over the Cigarette Habit The words of John, "Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world" (John To the man fighting the cigarette habit the 1:29), are a fitting answer to this question. message of Romans 12:1 carries a pointed ap- Again, I would speak of God's great love for us peal. Any man who wants to be a Christian and of His yearning desire that all sinners readily understands that he should present should be saved. his body as a holy, living sacrifice to God. I At this point I would try to impress upon usually ask the one to whom I am giving the my reader the finality with which God deals study if he thinks the body of Jesus was tainted with sin (Rom. 6:23). By now he would un- with tobacco smoke when He was on this earth. derstand the meaning and significance of the ex- I have not yet met a man who thought so. pression "the transgression of the law," and its Jesus, our only true example, offered His life as importance in our lives. I would be very care- a sacrifice for sin and it was accepted by God. ful but direct in pointing out that usually we In making our "living sacrifice" we should fol- do wrong because we want to do it, not be- low Christ's example. Another reason for main- cause we do not know it is wrong. This is the taining clean bodies is that they may be fit outstanding reason why we sin. We have the for the indwelling of the Spirit. The warning classic verse in James 4:17 that supports this about contaminating our bodies is very strong. JULY, 1959 35 "If any man defile the temple of God, him shall then all the practical phases enter into it. First God destroy" (1 Cor. 3:17). among these is not to associate with those who The texts on overcoming evil habits are very drink. Many times it means cutting off old encouraging. While God's judgments seem se- friends of long standing, but it is a matter of vere, there need be no cause for fear. He pro- life and death and must be done. It is a good vides a "way to escape" for all of us (1 Cor. idea for a man to tell others that he no longer 10:13). This avenue to escape is not arbitrarily drinks. This fortifies his own faith and lessens thrown in our way. We have to make an ef- the likelihood of his being invited to take a fort by resisting and fighting constantly against drink. A sort of pride enters in with this plan. temptation (James 4:7). Once he has stated that he has quit drinking, These scriptures bring us to the opportune he must keep his word, and of course this helps moment for a decision. After the reading of him to go straight. A constant looking to God Hebrews 12:4, such questions as the following for strength is essential. can be asked: Helping others to overcome the habit is also "Do you really want to quit smoking?" "Do good for one who has recently won the battle. you believe God can take the desire away from The friendly encouragement of sympathetic you?" "Are you willing to let Him take it and understanding Christians is needed. Re- away?" In my opinion there is value in using peating scripture, or reading it from the Bible as a climax the stronger question—although that has now replaced the flask, is good psychol- one must lead up to it carefully and slowly— ogy. A balanced diet and plenty of sleep are the question is "Are you willing to die rather particularly beneficial. than take another smoke?" Sometimes the an- swer is No. More frequently, however, the re- Victory Over Questionable Amusements ply is in the affirmative. When the answer is The texts and principles for overcoming all Yes, we gather up all the tobacco around the evil habits apply here. It is the old question place and dispose of it. Then we join in fer- of wanting or not wanting to do a thing. The vent prayer for God's conquering power. whole problem was solved in my mind a long Practical suggestions should be made, such as time ago, and the solution still serves as my the eating of plenty of fruit, the advisability guide in all walks of life. When, for example, of having candy of some kind in what was for- the question comes up, "Is it wrong to go to the merly the regular cigarette pocket and then, if dance?" I find that the answer is also the answer the desire to smoke comes, of putting one in to another question: "Can I take Jesus with me the mouth instead of the usual cigarette. This there?" If this can be answered in the affirma- procedure has helped many. I also advise stay- tive, then it is all right. This is sufficient for me, ing away from old smoker friends for a few and should be for all Christians. The Bible days or more, and suggest that when they do counsel to overcome evil with good is excellent meet again the nonsmoker slap them on the advice. Outdoor recreation, and brisk, active back and say, "You know, fellows, I have quit missionary work, as suggested by Ellen G. smoking and I certainly feel much better." White, is often a satisfying outlet for the en- This approach allays the fear of being asked to thusiasm and energy of young people. join in smoking and of being embarrassed about Those coming into the church are usually saying No. It also strengthens the will power quite ready to see that we are on Satan's ground and lessens the danger of slipping and accepting when we attend these places, and are glad to a cigarette. I find this suggestion to be espe- follow our practice of non-attendance. cially helpful. But along with all these aids At times I have presented my best arguments there must be much prayer and Bible study. and read the best Bible texts I could find to young people only to find them still unbeliev- Victory Over the Liquor Habit ing. But when I asked the question, "What After doing some reading in the books How would Jesus do?" their response was different. to Help an Alcoholic, Alcoholism or Absti- When a sincere person is faced with the ac- nence, and Escape From Alcohol, I have ar- ceptance or the rejection of Jesus in these mat- rived at one simple conclusion: Unless the per- ters, he will do some serious thinking. son bound by this vice is ready to turn himself To fill the mind with good things, and to over to God, there is very little help for him. I keep the hands and feet busy doing good, will believe that the first objective in helping the eliminate much of the desire to venture onto alcoholic is to bring him to Christ. the stamping ground of the devil. But only After a man realizes that only God can help much prayer and earnest Bible study will sup- him, and after he has surrendered to God, ply the faith one needs to overcome all evil.

36 THE MINISTRY Ministering in Prison

WILLIAM IL BERGHERM

HERE are more than 160,- to buy more heroin, wept as he told me of the T000 prisoners in the State miserable condition to which his family had and Federal prisons of America been reduced since he had begun to use the vile today. For the most part, these killer. He has four children for whom he had prisoners are young men between always provided a good home until he began the ages of eighteen and thirty, using "junk" a year and a half ago. He told me and their number is constantly he didn't own a decent suit of clothes today. increasing. The average stay of He had lost all his friends and he couldn't bor- prisoners in institutions of correction is less row a nickel anywhere. His wife and children than three years. Most prisoners are either com- were on relief. He said his craving for the habit- pletely outside the pale of organized churches forming drug had become so strong that he or are only superficially linked to their churches. would pull the doors off their hinges if in doing In working among these men one wonders if so it would bring him relief, and that he would these are not the fall-out from organized society, steal or commit any crime to get the stuff. and if the church, in its urge toward respecta- When he was thrown into jail for the "with- bility, is not grossly guilty of failing and alto- drawal" he thought he would die, and then gether neglecting these disinherited souls. These wished he could. He had fever, cold chills, hot men long for spiritual security as much as any chills, with all sorts of muscular cramps. But he other human being. I have had many men felt he was not out of it all and he would do come to my office with tears in their eyes, plead- anything for a cure. Between his tears he asked ing for spiritual power to overcome their weak- me if I knew of any power that would help nesses and besetting sins. him overcome his great weakness. What a My experience with prisoners has been in con- privilege it was to point this man to Christ. nection with the Pastoral Clinical Training A Bible study class meets from time to time Course as provided by the Council for Clinical in the library of this institution, usually with Training of New York City. Under the guid- every seat filled. We take our Bibles and the ance of a supervising chaplain I have had the men are learning how to find their texts. A privilege of interviewing all prisoners as they number of men are studying various Bible cor- come into the Federal Detention Headquar- respondence courses. One young man who had ters of New York. This work of interviewing been brought up a Seventh-day Adventist has prisoners, both in the office and in their cells, made his decision to return. A prisoner who was has given me the opportunity of meeting scores a businessman in New York said that he had and scores of prisoners of all classes, intelli- been considering our faith for some time and gence, and background. Some are recidivists that he and his wife were eager to learn more who have a long criminal record, while oth- about us. They are now reading our literature. ers are young men of sixteen and seventeen For the most part, however, these men have had years of age. A large percentage of the men very little to do with religion of any kind. They are narcotics or are engaged in the sale of drugs. have come from broken homes where the name Others have been guilty of stealing cars, rob- of God is never taken upon human lips except bing banks, forging checks, et Cetera. Inasmuch in profanity. Yet even these sense their need of as I am the only resident chaplain at this in- some power to come into their lives, above what stitution, I have been asked to interview the State can give them, if the work of rehabili- men of all faiths. To many I have the privilege tating them is to be successful. They are sin- of passing on Christian literature, giving Chris- ners before God and man but many are not tian guidance, and sometimes joining with them sinners by choice. Some have hardly had a in prayer. chance. Among the most pitiful of the prisoners en- I think of one young man, twenty-four years tering this institution are the narcotics. One old. It was his fourth imprisonment, this time man who had forged a U.S. check to get money for a motor vehicle theft. His own father he had

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40 THE MINISTRY HEALTH EVANGELISM

Beverages What and When?

M. DOROTHEA VAN GUNDY Nutritionist, International Nutrition Research Foundation

FEW months ago, while quenches thirst quite like water. Many people A looking through one of the get along better by not drinking water closer popular Protestant magazines, I than half an hour before meals, or an hour or came across an article entitled more after meals. At least six to eight glasses of "Christ and the Coffee Cup." water should be taken during the day. The author brought out the idea Many have benefited by drinking a pint of that much of Christ's work was water just after rising in the morning. More done at the dinner table with than two thousand patients were studied in this rather small groups, and that if He were on connection, and it was found that this custom earth today a great deal of His work would was effective in stimulating sluggish bowel be done over the coffee cup! action. Before we get into a discussion of coffee, how- Let us take a quick look at the various bever- ever, let us take a look at beverages in general. ages that carry harmful ingredients. Coffee and Some have practically no food value, unless tea are the most popular in this group. Caf- cream and sugar or honey are added. These feine is the harmful ingredient that vies with would include coffee, coffee substitutes, regular nicotine for the dubious distinction of being tea; herb teas, and water. There are beverages the most popular and most extensively used that are moderate in calories—fruit and vege- habit-forming drug in the United States. table juices, milk, buttermilk, soy milk, cola Coffee is the greatest single import in Amer- drinks, and soda pop. Then there are the very ica and amounts to 21/4 billion pounds per year. high-calorie ones, which would include milk This would average more than two cups per shakes, malts, and eggnogs. day for every person above fifteen years of age. Beverages may be classified in another way In 1954, Americans drank more than 41/2 bil- also; those that furnish something in the way of lion gallons of coffee. nutrients that are needed in the body, and those The cola beverages, of which there are many that are harmful because they carry ingredients brands on the market, depend on caffeine for that are damaging to the body. their stimulating effect. Very hot or extremely cold beverages may be Just what is the harm in the use of caffeine- irritating to the lining of the stomach, and large carrying beverages? Many who use these drinks quantities of liquid at mealtime dilute the deny that they are stimulated by them, but this gastric juices to the extent that digestion is does not alter the fact that such beverages are often delayed. true stimulants of the nervous system, and it is Which beverages are best used at mealtime? mainly for this effect that they are used. Only those which contain calories and are a Many brain workers and students think that part of the nutritional program. Milk—cow's, the caffeine-carrying beverages are beneficial soy, or nut—and drinks made from any kind of because they produce a more rapid flow of milk are digested just as any food is digested. thought, but one impression may follow another Therefore, these beverages should not be taken in such rapid succession as to produce confu- between meals. sion. Water, herb tea, and drinks without food These drinks are often resorted to as "pick- value may be taken between meals. No beverage me-ups" throughout the day. This method of JULY, 1959 41 I would not give much for your religion un- human beings by the use of tea and coffee and less it can be seen. Lamps do not talk, but they narcotics, opium and tobacco."—Ibid., p. 421. do shine. A lighthouse sounds no drums, it beats "Tea and coffee are fostering the appetite no drums, it beats no gong; and yet far over which is developing for stronger stimulants, as the water its friendly spark is seen by the mar- tobacco and liquor."—Ibid., p. 430. iner.—C. H. Spurgeon. Concerning the users of tea and coffee, she states: "Their sensibilities are blunted, and sin does not appear very sinful, and truth is not regarded of greater value than earthly treas- overcoming fatigue when the system is calling ure."—Ibid., p. 425. for rest may be convenient, but it is a costly way What about coffee with the caffeine removed? to borrow from tomorrow's health reserve to Lloyd Rosenvold, M.D., has this to say: meet today's needs. In addition to caffeine, coffee contains the aroma- giving oil called caffeol. This oil produces definite Persons who habitually use coffee state frequently irritation of the gastro-intestinal tract. So-called that they take it in order to avoid a morning head- "decaffeinated" coffees, which some people drink, ache. Evidently they do not recognize that this thinking that because 90 to 97 per cent of the caf- symptom is really a caffeine-withdrawal headache, feine is said to have been removed they are whole- produced whenever the caffeine habit has been some, are actually not wholesome, for the irritat- established (the tissues having become accustomed ing caffeol is still present. These coffees also con- to a certain concentration of the drug). When the tain 1/8 to 1/4 grain caffeine per cup. Regular cof- amount of the drug in the tissues falls below a fee contains 11/2 to 2 grains per cup.—Science and certain level, the abstinence illness, or drug- Modern Manna, p. 160. withdrawal symptoms begin. With the headache there also occurs some degree of mental depres- Many individuals who would not think of touch- sion, drowsiness, or disinclination to work. . . . The ing coffee use chocolate and cocoa freely, little real- headache was temporarily relieved by again giving izing that cocoa is not an altogether harmless bev- caffeine. The abstinence illness clears up after a few erage. Depending upon the brand, the caffeine con- days off the drug.—L. H. LONERGAN, M.D., "Caffeine tent ranges between 0.09 to 0.48 grains per cup and Beverages and Soft Drinks" in The Review and in all cases the tannin content is quite high, some- Herald, May 9, 1957. times exceeding that of tea. Cocoa and chocolate also contain theobromine which is a potent drug, but it Reaction from the use of caffeine-containing is not regarded to be as deleterious as caffeine. The beverages will vary with the individual sensi- high fat content tends to disturb digestion in some tivity and with the tolerance that has been de- individuals. With these recently discovered facts be- veloped for the drug. Very briefly, here is what fore us, the use of cocoa and chocolate will need happens in the body when we drink one or two reconsideration by many Adventist families.—Ibid., of such beverages. Within a few minutes the p. 162. temperature of the stomach rises, there is an in- In the August, 1950, issue of the Journal of crease in the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the American Dietetic Association, a fine report the stomach, the salivary glands increase their on cocoa and protein utilization was presented. output, the heart beats faster, the lungs work It was stated that cocoa had been fed to rats in harder, the metabolism rate rises, and the kid- the form of devil's food cake and the results neys manufacture and excrete more urine. compared with those given plain cake. It was A very accurate description of what takes conclusively shown that protein utilization and place in the body when coffee is used is given growth were less efficient in all animals tested in Counsels on Diet and Foods, pages 421, 422. on the 4 per cent cocoa diet. Coffee is a hurtful indulgence. It temporarily In recent years carob powder has become excites the mind to unwonted action, but the after- commercially available. It tastes just like choco- effect is exhaustion, prostration, paralysis of the late but does not have the harmful effects. Its mental, moral, and physical powers. The mind be- use is similar to chocolate in the dietary. It is comes enervated, and unless through determined rich in protein and fats. Carob is made from effort the habit is overcome, the activity of the the locust bean pods such as John the Baptist brain is permanently lessened. All these nerve ir- ritants are wearing away the life forces, and the restlessness caused by shattered nerves, the im- patience, the mental feebleness, become a warring Wear your learning, like your watch, in a element, antagonizing to spiritual progress. private pocket. Do not pull it out merely to In the writings of Ellen G. White, tea and show that you have one. If asked what o'clock coffee are often spoken of together. "Diseases of it is, tell it; but do not proclaim it hourly and every stripe and type have been brought upon unasked, like the watchman.—Chesterfield.

42 THE MINISTRY ate. To this day this wholesome food is called temptation makes it easier to yield again. The St.-John's-bread in the Mediterranean regions. weakening effect on the will is greater than the Oliver T. Osborn, M.D., says: injury to the body. Caffeine may have its medical uses as a stimu- The coffee, tea, Coca Cola, or other caffeine habit, lant in cases of emergency, but it certainly has may be readily acquired by anyone, and may do as no place in the beverages of those who look much harm, in some cases, as alcohol and tobacco. —Principles of Therapeutics, p. 603. upon their body as a "temple of God." There is no question but that a caffeine habit can Can one break the caffeine habit? Yes, indeed, be acquired, whether as such (perhaps in the form but it will take much will power, determined of Coca Cola) or as a tea or coffee habit. Coca Cola, effort, and prayer to endure the four-day with- tea, and coffee "fiends" are common occurrence. . . . drawal headache and other reactions while the It is not necessary here to discuss the end effects of body is adjusting to a caffeine-free program. the Coca Cola habit; it is serious, and is especially However, it will be worth the effort to be free harmful to children and youth. The cause of the from the drug habit that is bringing "paralysis habit is the caffeine in the mixture. . . . The Coca of the mental, moral, and physical power" of Cola habit is pernicious.—/bid., pp. 215, 216. Civilized man in this age is overstimulated, and man. needs something to soothe and quiet him. He (and also she) is beginning to get that quieting from more tobacco than he (or she) ever before used. But if this does not satisfy him, he, also, as well as Integrity those who do not smoke, will drink more tea and coffee. The result is greater nervous tension, greater (Continued from page 23) nervous irritability, less sleep, more indigestion and for one of a kind is all the Creator intended. finally a loss of mental balance and physical A recognition of this fact will accomplish much strength. We are now menaced with the probable overuse of tea and coffee; hence this warning is in the relations between the pastor and his issued.—Ibid., p. 216. members. Peter and Paul and Paul and Bar- nabas had honest differences of opinion, but it In a talk on "The Spurious Basis for Hap- did not affect their love and unity. piness," David Starr Jordan, president of Le- Christ, in addressing each of His epistles to land Stanford University from 1891 to 1916, the seven churches of Asia said, to "the angel of made the following comment: the church," meaning the elder or pastor. The As a drop of water is of the nature of the sea, so word angel means messenger or minister. Angels in its degree is the effect of alcohol, opium, tobacco, are spoken of as ministers and ministering spir- cocaine, cola, tea, or coffee of the nature of mania. its. The inference is that ministers should have They give a feeling of pleasure or rest, when rest or angelic natures, characters, and dispositions. pleasure does not exist. This feeling arises from injury to the nerves which the brain does not They should be angels in devotion to duty, in truthfully interpret.... Coffee and tea, like alcohol, unselfishness, sincerity, ability, skill, wisdom, enable one to borrow from his future store of force tact, loyalty, and integrity, and can therefore for present purposes, and none of these make any be entrusted with responsibilities. To say to an provision for paying back the loan. One and all, individual, "You are an angel," is considered these various drugs tend to give the impression of a a great compliment, and that is the way Christ power or a pleasure or an activity, which we do designates His ministering servants. May we not possess. One and all, their function is to force live to merit such a compliment. the nervous system to lie. One and all, the result of A theological professor used to say to his their habitual use is to render the nervous system incapable of ever telling the truth. One and all, ministerial students, "Now remember that you their supposed pleasures are followed by a reaction are an angel. Carry yourself like an,emissary of of subjective pains as spurious and as unreal as the the Most High. Be a first-rate angel." Let us all pleasures which they follow. . . . With each of them endeavor to live up to the "high calling of God the first use makes the second easier. To yield to in Christ Jesus" and be men of integrity.

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He was made to realize the com- the profound decline of papal world influence pelling force of the dispensational system, with its throughout the nineteenth century; he also points confusions, when these teachings began to make dis- out the tactical advantages derived from the auto- turbing inroads into his own denomination. cratic centralization in the government of the Dispensationalism in America shows Christian church achieved in 1870, providing the groundwork scholarship. It is hardly an attack on a differing for the papal renaissance in our time. While Latou- system of Bible interpretation, but rather a well- rette is himself a Protestant, his analysis of the Pa- documented, readable work revealing evidence of pacy and especially of Roman doctrine and princi- this confusion in Protestant ranks. The writer feels ples is calm and tempered with respect and, at that this system was destined to stir up an interest times, almost with envy. America's foremost Cath- in Bible prophecy but that its interpretive method- olic historian, like Latourette a past president of ology failed to progress with revelation. Adventist the American Historical Association, Carlton J. H. ministers will here find the setting for the three Hayes, has expressed himself favorably about the angels' messages. Information regarding the funda- new Latourette volume. The new book and its four mentalist Bible conferences in the '70's to the begin- successors will greatly add to our appreciation of ning of our century is very illuminating. The reader recent church history. LEIF KR. TOBIASSEN receives an insight into the issues the early Advent- ist ministry had to meet. The Defence of the Gospel in the New Testament, The author clears up an important point: Dispen- F. F. Bruce, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Com- sationalism was not premillenialism in toto. The pany, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1959 (a Pathway teachings of C. I. Scofield are traced back to J. 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One becomes familiar with and the Roman Catholic Phase (Vol. 1 of Chris- the need of apologetics and polemics, and the great tianity in a Revolutionary Age: A History of earnestness of the Gospel writers who fearlessly Christianity in the Nineteenth and Twentieth defended "the faith once delivered to the saints," Centuries), Kenneth Scott Latourette, Harper & as one reads this little book. Brothers, New York, 1958, 486 pages, $6.00. Generally orthodox, the author here sets forth in Professor Kenneth Scott Latourette of Yale is un- brevity very interesting detail to provide a readable doubtedly the dean of church historians in America running story of the church problems of the first and probably the foremost student of Christian centuries. The book's table of contents is as fol- missions in our time. 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HANGES in our headquarters staff are lines of work and this has ably fitted him C always important, but the most recent for this responsibility. For years he was a change will be of particular interest to THE successful pastor-evangelist. He also served MINISTRY readers. When at the last Gen- as a missionary in Africa. Later he was eral Conference ses- president of local conferences; then was a sion A. C. Fearing was departmental secretary of the Northern elected as an associ- European Division. Through the harassing ate secretary of the war years he was president of the British Ministerial Associa- Union. In 1946 he accepted a call to the tion, his particular re- General Conference Sabbath School De- sponsibility, in addi- partment. tion to the general At the recent spring meeting of the Gen- work of the Associa- eral Conference Committee held in Ta- tion, was that of koma Park, he was elected as a General building up the work . Conference field secretary and assigned to of the pastor, an area carry jointly the responsibilities as chair- A. C. Fearing somewhat neglected man of the committee on Biblical study in recent times. His and research and related fields, as well as years of experience as a successful pastor- that of managing editor of THE MINISTRY. evangelist well qualify him for this work This arrangement will permit your Asso- and already his visits to the field have ciation secretaries to spend more time at brought most encouraging reactions. home and overseas in field appointments That same session recommended that such as the conducting of ministerial in- Louise Kleuser, who for eighteen years has stitutes and evangelistic and pastoral coun- been our faithful secretary for the Bible cils. It will readily be seen that rather than instructors' interests around the world, adding to our staff personnel, we have even should taper off her work as soon as some- fewer associate secretaries, but we believe one could be found to take over her many that the plan will en- responsibilities. No member of our staff has able us to serve the carried more varied types of work and with field with efficiency. greater efficiency than has Miss Kleuser. The strong leader- Anyone who begins to replace her as the ship that Elder Lowe leader of the department she has so ably has given in the Sab- built up will need to be both efficient and bath school work has experienced. After much consideration it meant much through has been arranged for Elder Fearing, in ad- the years, and we are dition to his pastoral and evangelistic re- confident that his as- sponsibilities, to assume the field oversight sociation with the edi- of our Bible instructor division. Naturally, torial staff of THE MINISTRY will be for such an arrangement does not permit him H. W. Lowe to do as much editorial work on THE MIN- the strengthening of ISTRY, and so at our request, H. W. Lowe, our ministerial forces around the world. We of the General Conference Sabbath School welcome him and solicit your prayers that Department, has been assigned the responsi- these changes will be seen as definite lead- bility of managing editor of the journal. ings of the Lord and will make for the ad- He has a breadth of experience in many vancement of our work. R. A. A.

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