Ellen Chat Conversation

You have requested the passage for the reference **2TT 540**. This reference points to *Testimony Treasures*, Volume 2, in the chapter titled "The Colporteur a Gospel Worker." ### Top Matching Quotes > "The intelligent, God-fearing, truth-loving canvasser should be respected; for he occupies a position equal to that of the gospel minister. Many of our young ministers and those who are fitting for the ministry would, if truly converted, do much good by working in the canvassing field. And by meeting the people and presenting to them our publications they would gain an experience which they cannot gain by simply preaching. As they went from house to house they could converse with the people, carrying with them the fragrance of Christ's life. In thus endeavoring to bless others they would themselves be blessed; they would obtain an experience in faith; their knowledge of the Scriptures would greatly increase; and they would be constantly learning how to win souls for Christ." — *Testimony Treasures*, Vol. 2, 2TT 540 > "All our ministers should feel free to carry with them books to dispose of wherever they go. Wherever a minister goes, he can leave a book in the family where he stays, either selling it or giving it to them. Much of this work was done in the early history of the message. Ministers acted as colporteurs, using the means obtained from the sale of the books to help in the advancement of the work in places where help was needed. These can speak intelligently in regard to this method of work; for they have had an experience in this line." — *Testimony Treasures*, Vol. 2, 2TT 540.2 > "Let none think that it belittles a minister of the gospel to engage in canvassing as a means of carrying truth to the people. In doing this work he is laboring in the same manner as did the apostle Paul... The eloquent Paul, to whom God manifested Himself in a wonderful manner, went from house to house in all humility of mind, and with many tears and temptations." — *Testimony Treasures*, Vol. 2, 2TT 540.3 ### Context These passages were originally published in the *Review and Herald* in 1902 and later compiled into *Testimony Treasures*. The primary focus of this chapter is to elevate the dignity of the literature evangelist (colporteur) and to encourage ministers to gain practical experience by meeting people in their homes, just as the pioneers of the Advent movement did. *** **Search Results Summary:** Found thousands of passages containing these keywords. For the complete list with filters, try the Full-Text Search: [Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=2TT+540) **Book breakdown:** * 2TT (1506)