Importance of Organization
“Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there
are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are
diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in
all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit
withal.”—
1 Corinthians 12:4-7
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“Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. And
God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets,
thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, gov-
ernments, diversities of tongues.”—
1 Corinthians 12:27-28
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The Divine Purpose—As our numbers increased, it was evident
that without some form of organization there would be great confusion,
and the work would not be carried forward successfully. To provide
for the support of the ministry, for carrying the work in new fields, for
protecting both the churches and the ministry from unworthy members,
for holding church property, for the publication of the truth through the
press, and for many other objects, organization was indispensable.—
Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, 26
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Lord’s Business Demands Order—The Lord is not pleased with
the present lack of order and accuracy among those who do business
in connection with His work. Even in the business meetings of the
conference, much time could be saved and many mistakes avoided, by
a little more study and punctuality. Everything that bears any relation
to the work of God should be as nearly perfect as human brains and
hands can make it.—
Gospel Workers, 460
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General Conference in Session Highest Authority—I have of-
ten been instructed by the Lord that no man’s judgment should be
surrendered to the judgment of any other one man. Never should the
mind of one man or the minds of a few men be regarded as sufficient in
wisdom and power to control the work, and to say what plans should
be followed. But when, in a General Conference, the judgment of the
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brethren assembled from all parts of the field, is exercised, private in-
dependence and private judgment must not be stubbornly maintained,
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