Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-09

sought to reach the European shores.
The destfnies Of the world were in
volved in the journey Of the mission
airy. The pioneer crossing in the small
vessel with q personal message OF,
salvation for the individual sinner car
ried along with 1t, the influence that
was to change the character and des-
tiny OF the world Democracy entered
Europe with the advent Of Paul While
seeking the individual he sought him
IN the great centers Of Europe. He
sought the strategic cities like
Ephesus. the religious centerS Cor
inth, the commercial center; Athens
the intellectual center; Rome, the Do.
htical center" He commenced his
work in the great commercial city Of
Phillip. where by personal evangel-
ism he introduced Christianity into
Europe.
Christian conquests started In Eu-
rope by PauPs discovering after sew
eral days OF patient investigation the
lew. women at the seaside prayer
message Of the gospel. He had the CO.
operation of the Holy Spirit. a. every
faithful soul winner has had, In win
ming the successful business woman
for Christ. whose home and purse were
opened to further the cause Of Christ
In Europe and throughout the world.
Every person who seeks to engage in
personal work, which is the duty rest
ing upon every Christian, should seek
the cooperation and guidance of the
Holy Spirit as the first step in win
ming others.
One Of the first places to work in
winning men is among the followers
Of Christ. who have been following
Him afar on. The influence of those
who profess Christ frequently hinders
others from publicly acknowledging
Christ. In a spirit OF love. fearing lest
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through prayer and personal exhorta-
ton to win back the Maynard ones
for the Masters service. There is
great joy in soul winning, whether it
calls one to labor among those who
have failed to live up to the standards
never tasted of the grace Of God.
Many have left the personal work
which is the duty of every Christian
to the pastor and Sunday school
teacher. When Jesus saves a soul He
does it 80 that He may make the
saved one a soul winner II one will
master Gods word 80 as to rightly
handle the sword Of the Spirit he will
need no special CAY to compel him
to run to. aid a soul in danger. Sin
Is personal The penalty IL personal.
II men are to be saved the fisher of
men must adapt his message to reach
them with the gospel. He must watch
for opportunities He must use the
chances presented by the work of the
day The ONCE, store. shop. factory
and farm all present with the street
home and the church the privilege Of
winning some one for the Lord. If
one Is willing to help Jesus win men.
study Of the Bible for individual con-
tact with men. he will be used and
win lead many to follow the Lord
Jesus.
The Master never dealt with two
persons exactly alike, so in winning
others for Him there IL need Of adapt
ing ones efforts to the person with
not call for 80 much education AZ be-
ing willing to be guided by the Holy
Spirit and following His commands.
The man who loves souls and has
faith in Gods power can. II he follows
Christie methods. win others for the
help others and glofffy Christ we
ought to do it. Some Of the rewards
that are assured soul winner are in
dictated in the phrase about hiding a
multitude of SINS" 1t points ont. that
he may expect to be forgiven much
If out Of his love for the lost and way
ward-going souls he has personally
sought to turn them from their erring
ways. While God Is every ready to
bestow His mercy upon the penitent
that seeks Him, 1t 10 an encouraged
ment to the Christian man who has
failed to live up to the standards of
the Lord that he can, out Of love for
his fallen brother and labor for his
recovery. be certain to obtain forgive
ness The man who loves those for
whom Jesus died will prove his love
by personal evangelism. He that
abides in Christ and brings to the
Lord trophies Of conquest will enjoy
sharing the Masters Joy over the re-
covery of the lost.