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Each was to make a wise use of the talents intrusted to him.—
The
Acts of the Apostles, 91, 92
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Fitting Each Into His Place
Every one who is added to the ranks by conversion is to be assigned
his post of duty. Every one should be willing to be or to do anything
in this warfare.—
Testimonies for the Church 7:30
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It is not numerous institutions, large buildings, or great display
that God requires, but the harmonious action of a peculiar people, a
people chosen by God and precious. Every man is to stand in his lot
and place, thinking, speaking, and acting in harmony with the Spirit of
God. Then, and not till then, will the work be a complete, symmetrical
whole.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:293
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The strength of an army is measured largely by the efficiency of
the men in the ranks. A wise general instructs his officers to train every
soldier for active service. He seeks to develop the highest efficiency
on the part of all. If he were to depend on his officers alone, he could
never expect to conduct a successful campaign. He counts on loyal
and untiring service from every man in his army. The responsibility
rests largely upon the men in the ranks.—
Testimonies for the Church
9:116
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The Master calls for gospel workers. Who will respond? Not all
who enter the army are to be generals, captains, sergeants, or even
corporals. Not all have the care and responsibility of leaders. There is
hard work of other kinds to be done. Some must dig trenches and build
fortifications; some are to stand as sentinels; some to carry messages.
While there are but few officers, it requires many soldiers to form the
rank and file of the army; yet its success depends upon the fidelity of
every soldier. One man’s cowardice or treachery may bring disaster
upon the entire army.—
Gospel Workers, 84, 85
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The Secret of Success
The secret of our success in the work of God will be found in the
harmonious working of our people. There must be concentrated action.
Every member of the body of Christ must act his part in the cause of
God, according to the ability that God has given him. We must press