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Faithfulness in Little Things, September 3
He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and
he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
Luke 16:10
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Much time is lost in longing to do some great thing, some wonderful
work, while the duties lying close at hand, the performance of which
would make the life fragrant, are lost sight of. The life that is Christlike in
the home will be Christlike in the church. It is the neglect of the smaller
duties in an effort to reach after a great work, that spoils the life of many a
one
Many admire the broad, deep river which moves majestically in its
onward course to the ocean. It is worthy of admiration; for it is doing its
appointed work. But what of the thousand rivulets from the mountain side,
which help to swell this noble stream? It is true that they are small and
narrow; but they are indispensable, for without them the river could not
exist. They are unitedly doing their appointed work in fertilizing the earth;
their path through fields and meadows can be traced by the living green
that lines their banks. Thus they are carrying out God’s plan, and adding to
the prosperity of the world. The mighty river has worn for itself a channel
through the everlasting hills; but in its place the brook is as necessary as
the river....
Each individual member is responsible for the prosperity of the church.
The world is full of work for the Master. Every day brings its burden of
care and responsibility; and if just one neglects the work assigned him,
some sacred interest suffers
It is the conscientious attention to what the world calls little things
that makes the great beauty and success of life. Little deeds of charity,
little words of kindness, little acts of self-denial, a wise improvement of
little opportunities, a diligent cultivation of little talents, make great men
in God’s sight
Thoughtful courtesies, that, commencing in our families, extend out-
side the family circle, help make up the sum of life’s happiness
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Manuscript 19, 1892
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10
The Review and Herald, January 6, 1885
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The Youth’s Instructor, April 21, 1898
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12
Testimonies for the Church 3:540
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