What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "The laypeople will finish the work, not the preachers."
Answer
The work of God on earth can, according to the available scriptures, never be completed unless the entire church community—men and women alike—unite their efforts with those of the preachers and church leaders. It is a fatal mistake to believe that the salvation of souls depends solely on the ordained clergy.
The scriptures emphasize that God has given each believer a responsibility to spread the gospel in their surroundings. Only when the laypeople actively use their talents and move forward together with the leadership will the message reach the whole world.
The Necessity of Cooperation Between Laypeople and Preachers
»The work of God on this earth can never be completed until the men and women who make up our church membership gather for the work and unite their efforts with those of the preachers and church leaders.«
Responsibility Beyond the Pulpit
»The responsibility to go out and fulfill this mission does not rest solely on the ordained preacher. Everyone who has received Christ is called to work for the salvation of their fellow humans. ... It is a fatal mistake to assume that the work of soul winning depends solely on the preaching office.«
The Role of Laypeople in the End Times
»It became clear that this work could never be completed if the laypeople did not actively unite with the preaching office to carry the message into the world. The work of the laypeople gained new significance.«
God Calls Humble Workers
»In fields where the conditions are so unpleasant and discouraging that many workers refuse to go there, remarkable improvements can be brought about by the efforts of self‑sacrificing lay members. These humble workers will achieve much because they make patient, persistent efforts and rely not on human strength but on God.«
Every Member as a Missionary
»He requires lay members to act as missionaries. Brothers, go out with your Bibles, visit people at their flocks, read God's Word to families and to as many others as wish to come.«
- Cooperation of laypeople and preachers Ellen White
- Church's mission assignment
- Importance of personal service of each member
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