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man or woman there rests a responsibility that we cannot rightly es-
timate. The maxims and ways of the world are not to be adopted by
the sons and daughters of the heavenly King. “Beloved, now are we
the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we
know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall
see Him as He is. And every man that hath this hope in Him purifieth
himself, even as He is pure.” But the world know us not, because they
knew not Christ, our Master.
Business managers are needed in the Review office who will cor-
rectly represent Jesus and the plan of salvation. God is displeased when
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they use all their powers in worldly enterprises, or even in business
relating to the publishing work, and do nothing for the strengthening
of His church, the upbuilding of His kingdom. To labor for God and
for the salvation of souls is the highest and noblest calling that men
ever had or ever can have. The losses and gains in this business are
of great importance; for the results do not end with this life, but reach
over into eternity.
Brethren, whatever business you engage in, whatever department
of the work is allotted to you, carry your religion with you. God and
heaven should not be left out of the experience and the lifework. The
workers in this cause should guard against becoming one-sided men
and letting only the worldly element in their characters appear. In the
past there have been decided failures on the part of men connected with
the office. They have not been spiritually minded; and their influence
has not tended to lead toward the heavenly Canaan, but backward
toward Egypt.
Brother P has been blessed with abilities which, if consecrated to
God, would enable him to do great good. He has a quick mind. He
understands the theory of the truth and the claims of God’s law; but
he has not learned in the school of Christ the meekness and lowliness
that would make him a safe man to stand in a position of trust. He
has been weighed in the balances of the sanctuary and found wanting.
He has had great light in warnings and reproofs; but he has not given
heed to them; he has not even seen the necessity of changing his
course of action. His example before those laboring in the office
has not been consistent with his profession. He has not manifested a
steadfast purpose; he has been a boyish man, and his influence has had
a tendency to lead away from Christ toward conformity to the world.