Henry MartynThe spirit of Christ is the spirit of missions. The nearer we get to Him, the more intensely missionary we become.
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As you study about Christianity, you will find that one of the main duties of Christians is to spread the good news of Christ. The missionary spirit is the same spirit that drives people to work to help others. It is the same spirit that can lead us to do anything to help others.
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