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Advancing the mission requires moving forward in faith even when obstacles seem insurmountable, while faithfully utilizing the resources and influence God has provided. Ellen White emphasized that "at God's command, 'Go forward,' we advanced when the difficulties to be surmounted made the advance seem impossible" (TM 27.3). In her writings, Ellen White explained that advancing the cause of God is often a test of faith. She noted that and He may require His people to "move forward in faith" even when they are in "strait and trying places" (9T 271). This progress requires workers to move "steadily, cautiously, promptly," and to be willing to make sacrifices . She encouraged the church to "add new territory" and "enter fields that have never heard the truth," lifting the spiritual standard . Furthermore, the advancement of the mission is closely tied to the use of personal resources and influence. Ellen White stated that and God provides these means through His agents (2T 660.1). When a soul is converted, they are expected to use their "talents of influence and of means" to save others, creating a cycle where these talents are "continually exchanging and constantly increasing" (2T 660.1). This act of giving to the cause "increases our love for the truth" and provides a "personal benefit in uplifting and strengthening the one who invests" (16MR 263.2). However, she also cautioned that advancement must be handled with wisdom. She warned against "unwise movements" based on human judgment (17MR 357.3) and "extreme theories" that "bring the truth into disrepute" (20MR 338.5). Instead of following "idle tales," workers should stay grounded in the Word of God and be careful not to "unsettle minds" regarding the methods God has ordained for the success of His cause (TM 27.3). For practical application, this means that mission advancement involves both spiritual and material commitment. It requires "tearful prayers" when hope and courage are tested (10MR 77.1), alongside a practical readiness to trust God to . In summary, advancing the mission is a work of courageous faith that involves entering new territories, sacrificing personal means, and maintaining a steady, cautious approach grounded in biblical principles. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the relationship between faith and financial investment in God's work? • How can individuals identify the "talents of influence" they are called to use for the mission? • What are the dangers of "unwise movements" or "extreme theories" in missionary labor? --- 📚 **hundreds of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=%22advance+the)