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We should keep in mind how Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved Him. Each time he received a new commandment to feed His lambs, tend His sheep, and feed them. We have received the same ministry, each according to our own measure. So let us not abandon these lambs and sheep in order to fish sinners from the highways and byways. If we can manage both, that’s good. But we must never let the Lord’s lambs and sheep suffer neglect because of our preoccupation with a ministry that is largely outward and that has primarily been entrusted to others.

Let us not, by doing so, covet the honor of having the reputation that God is with us. Let people believe what they will, even if they believe that God hates us. Let us simply carry out our duty with all perseverance. In the long run, it will become apparent whether we have done our work in faithfulness. Many years can easily be spent working with one soul, because it takes a long time to be perfected in the work of ministry.

Br. Ellefsen is now in Haugesund.

Brotherly greetings in the love of Christ.

Your brother,