Methods and Organization
A Great Work by Simple Means—The striking feature of divine
operations is the accomplishment of the greatest work that can be done
in our world by very simple means. It is God’s plan that every part of
His government shall depend on every other part, the whole as a wheel
within a wheel, working with entire harmony. He moves upon human
forces, causing His Spirit to touch invisible chords, and the vibration
rings to the extremity of the universe.—
Manuscript 22, 1897
.
Success the Result of Order and Harmonious Action—God is
a God of order. Everything connected with heaven is in perfect order;
subjection and thorough discipline mark the movements of the angelic
host. Success can only attend order and harmonious action. God
requires order and system in His work now no less than in the days
of Israel. All who are working for Him are to labor intelligently, not
in a careless, haphazard manner. He would have His work done with
faith and exactness, that He may place the seal of His approval upon
it.—
Patriarchs and Prophets, 376
(1890).
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Following an Organized Plan[
Note:—The necessity and advan-
tages of thorough organization are here set forth in several statements
some of which were directed to institutional managers. These prin-
ciples, however, applying to all lines of work, justify their inclusion
here.—Compilers.
]—It is essential to labor with order, following an
organized plan and a definite object. No one can properly instruct
another unless he sees to it that the work to be done shall be taken hold
of systematically and in order, so that it may be done at the proper
time....
Well-defined plans should be freely presented to all whom they
may concern, and it should be ascertained that they are understood.
Then require of all those who are at the head of the various departments
to cooperate in the execution of these plans. If this sure and radical
method is properly adopted and followed up with interest and good
will, it will avoid much work being done without any definite object,
much useless friction.—
Manuscript 24, 1887
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