Chapter 12—The Effectiveness of Visitation Evangelism VC

The Place of Visitation Evangelism in Finishing God’s Work on Earth—How can the great work of the third angel’s message be accomplished? It must be largely accomplished by persevering, individual effort, by visiting the people in their homes.—Historical Sketches, 150. (WM 97.1) MC VC

One of the most effective ways in which light can be communicated is by private, personal effort. In the home circle, at your neighbor’s fireside, at the bedside of the sick, in a quiet way you may read the Scriptures and speak a word for Jesus and the truth. Thus you may sow precious seed that will spring up and bring forth fruit.—Testimonies for the Church 6:428, 429. (WM 97.2) MC VC

Repaid a Thousand Times—Wake up, brethren and sisters. Don’t be afraid of good works. Be not weary in well-doing, for you shall reap in due time if you faint not.... Encourage in yourselves a love of hospitality, a love to help those who need help. (WM 97.3) MC VC

You may say you have been deceived, bestowing your means upon those unworthy of your charity, and therefore have become discouraged in trying to help the needy. I present Jesus before you.... One soul wrenched from Satan’s grasp; one soul you have benefited; one soul encouraged! This will a thousand times pay you for all your efforts. To you Jesus will say, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these My brethren, ye have done it unto Me.” Matthew 25:40. Should we not gladly do all we can to imitate the life of our divine Lord?—The Review and Herald, April 20, 1886. (WM 97.4) MC VC