Fitting Activities to Abilities Without Limiting God

Synopsis

Experience shows God enlarges the abilities of those who work with Him beyond human expectation, as with Gideon the poor thresher, and with a modern trainer who nearly discouraged a seemingly unable trainee who went on to see seven baptisms and became a full-time literature evangelist. The booklet's caution is to fit activities to abilities but never let that assessment limit what God can do, since many gifts are not discovered until someone is challenged to stretch beyond their comfort. Secret 14 insists that many members would witness if only they were taught how to begin, and the best teaching method is on-the-job training: a trainer takes a trainee along, models the work, then gradually hands over responsibility, following a simple weekly structure of devotion, instruction, practical work, and reflective afterglow. The booklet warns that Satan loves to keep potential workers endlessly in classes and seminars rather than in real practice. Secret 15 teaches successful methods rooted in Christ's own approach — mingling with people, meeting needs, winning confidence, and only then inviting them to follow Him — covering everything from using FORT (Family, Occupation, Religion, Testimony) to opening a visit, to leading someone to a decision before teaching the testing truths. Finally, Secret 16 reminds leaders that motivation collapses quickly when needed materials such as Bible study guides or tracts are not kept visible, organized, and readily available.