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integrity must be sought with resistless energy and maintained with a
resolute fixedness of purpose.
A genuine religious experience unfolds and intensifies. Continual
advancement, increasing knowledge and power in the word of God, is
the natural result of a vital connection with God. The light of holy love
will grow brighter and brighter unto the perfect day. It was Brother P’s
privilege to have such an experience as this; but he has not had the oil
of grace in his vessel with his lamp, and his light has been growing
dim. If he does not make a decided change soon, he will be where
no warnings or entreaties will ever reach him. His light will go out in
darkness, and he will be left in despair.
Importance of Economy
Brother R has good business ability for some branches of the
work, which would enable him to serve the office acceptably; but he
has not educated and disciplined himself to be a thorough, efficient
manager. Under his charge there have been grave neglects; a disorderly,
disorganized state of things has existed, which should be promptly
corrected. There are many little matters connected with his work that
have not received attention, and as a consequence there are leaks.
Losses and wastes are allowed that might be avoided.
I have passed through the office and have been shown how the
angels of God look upon the work done in the various rooms. In some
the condition of things is better than in others; but in all there are
wrongs that might be remedied. Loss, loss, is seen in many depart-
ments. The reckless way that many work results in loss to the office
and is an offense to God. It is sad that it should be thus. Jesus has
given us lessons in economy. “Gather up the fragments,” He says,
“that nothing be lost.” It would have been better not to undertake so
many large enterprises if by this means so many small matters must
be left without attention, for the little things are like small screws that
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keep the machinery from falling to pieces. The word of God explains
duty; it gives the rule of faithful service: “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.”
I have been shown that, in addition to the help now in the office,
competent men should be employed to assist in the management of