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"Don't think you have to put on a fund-raising campaign before you start.
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You don't need a lot of equipment. You are the equipment, and all you need to keep that going is three meals a day. Travel light.
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"When you enter a town or village, don't insist on staying in a luxury inn. Get a modest place with some modest people, and be content there until you leave.
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"When you knock on a door, be courteous in your greeting.
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If they welcome you, be gentle in your conversation.
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If they don't welcome you, quietly withdraw. Don't make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and be on your way.
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You can be sure that on Judgment Day they'll be mighty sorry - but it's no concern of yours now.
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"Stay alert. This is hazardous work I'm assigning you. You're going to be like sheep running through a wolf pack, so don't call attention to yourselves. Be as cunning as a snake, inoffensive as a dove.
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"Don't be naive. Some people will impugn your motives, others will smear your reputation - just because you believe in me.
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Don't be upset when they haul you before the civil authorities. Without knowing it, they've done you - and me - a favor, given you a platform for preaching the kingdom news!
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And don't worry about what you'll say or how you'll say it. The right words will be there;