"If a shoemaker makes shoes with love for God in his heart, the shoes he makes are just as much a preacher preaching on a platform as serving God. All professions are equal; as long as they are done for God's glory, they are a sacred calling."
— Martin Luther
Source: Open Letter to German Christian Nobles
Preaching, profession, equality
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"If we are content with merely distributing pamphlets and preaching on the streets, the gospel will drift like duckweed. We must establish schools that teach not only divine truth but also science, history, and geography. We must cultivate well-rounded individuals, enabling these young people to understand the beauty of God's creation and to become upright and visionary citizens in the future society. Only when China's youth begin to think with both reason and faith will the renewal of this ancient empire truly begin."
"Relying on foreign funding to support local pastors and preaching assistants fosters a profit-driven mentality of employment. This practice not only numbs the truly self-reliant and strong spiritual life of local churches but also obscures the pure cross of Christ with worldly interests. True evangelistic missionary work must return to the model of the apostolic era: preachers should rely entirely on the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the willing support of believers in the Lord, rather than becoming agents of secular institutions or earthly companies."
— Tarleton Perry Crawford
Source: The Evolution of My Missionary Perspective: The Growth of Evangelistic Missionary Principles in My Mind
preaching, employment, life, benefit, mission, support
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