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Each worker should feel an interest in every line of the work, and
if God has given him foresight, capability, and knowledge that will
help in any line, he should communicate that which he has received.
All the ability that can be connected with the institution, through
disinterested effort, should be brought in to make it a success, a living,
working agent for God. Consecrated workers who possess talents and
influence are the ones whom the publishing houses need.
Every worker will be tested as to whether he is laboring for the
advancement of the Lord’s institution, or to serve his own interests.
Those who have been converted will give daily evidence that they
are not seeking to use for their personal benefit the advantages and
knowledge they have gained. They realize that divine providence has
given them these advantages, that, as the Lord’s instrumentalities, they
may serve His cause by doing superior work.
None should work from love of praise, or ambition for supremacy.
The true worker will do his best because in so doing he can glorify
God. He will try to improve all his faculties. He will perform his
duties as unto God. His one desire will be that Christ may receive
homage and perfect service.
Let the workers enlist all their energies in the effort to gain ad-
vantages for the Lord’s work. In doing this they themselves will gain
strength and efficiency.
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