Reward of Diligence
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Spirit. God’s impress on the mind is to mold it into graceful symmetry.
The crude energies, both physical and mental, are to be trained for the
Master’s service....
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.
Helping in the Home
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
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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.
The Web of Destiny
Remember, dear young friends, that each day, each hour, each
moment, you are weaving the web of your own destiny. Each time the
shuttle is thrown, there is drawn into the web a thread which either
mars or beautifies the pattern. If you are careless and indolent, you
spoil the life which God designed should be bright and beautiful. If
you choose to follow your own inclinations, unchristlike habits will
bind you with bands of steel. And as you walk away from Christ,
your example will be followed by many who, because of your wrong
course, will never enjoy the glories of heaven. But if you make brave
efforts to overcome selfishness, allowing no opportunity to pass for