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forbid His interesting Himself in the concerns of the weakest of His
creatures. “Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them
shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs
of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more
value than many sparrows.”
It is difficult for human beings to give attention to the lesser matters
of life while the mind is engaged in business of vast importance.
But should not this union exist? Man formed in the image of his
Maker should unite the larger responsibilities with the smaller. He
may be engrossed with occupations of overwhelming importance and
neglect the instruction which his children need. These duties may be
looked upon as the lesser duties of life, when in reality they lie at the
very foundation of society. The happiness of families and churches
depends upon home influences. Eternal interests depend upon the
proper discharge of the duties of this life. The world is not so much
in need of great minds as of good men who will be a blessing in their
homes.
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