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Being Good and Doing Good, June 13
Highways to Happiness
Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shall thou dwell in the land, and
verily thou shalt be fed.
Psalm 37:3
Real happiness is found only in being good and doing good. The
purest, highest enjoyment comes to those who faithfully fulfill their
appointed duties....
To all Christ has given the work of ministry. He is the King of glory,
yet He declared, “The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but
to minister.” He is the Majesty of heaven, yet He willingly consented to
come to this earth to do the work laid upon Him by His Father. He has
ennobled labor. That He might set us an example of industry, He worked
with His hands at the carpenter’s trade. From a very early age He acted
His part in sustaining the family. He realized that He was a part of the
family firm, and willingly bore His share of the burdens.
Children and youth should take pleasure in making lighter the cares
of father and mother, showing an unselfish interest in the home. As they
cheerfully lift the burdens that fall to their share, they are receiving a
training which will fit them for positions of trust and usefulness. Each
year they are to make steady advancement, gradually but surely laying
aside the inexperience of boyhood and girlhood for the experience of
manhood and womanhood. In the faithful performance of the simple
duties of the home, boys and girls lay the foundation for mental, moral,
and spiritual excellence.
Riches and idleness are thought by some to be blessings indeed; but
those who are always busy, and who cheerfully go about their daily tasks,
are the most happy and enjoy the best health. The healthful weariness
which results from well-regulated labor secures to them the benefits of
refreshing sleep. The sentence that man must toil for his daily bread,
and the promise of future happiness and glory, both came from the same
throne, and both are blessings.
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