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the place prepared for us in the heavenly mansions than is the special
place designated on earth where we are to work for God.—
Christ’s
Object Lessons, 326, 327
.
The Lord has His eye upon every one of His people; He has His
plans concerning each.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:12
.
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All can do something in the work. None will be pronounced
guiltless before God unless they have worked earnestly and unselfishly
for the salvation of souls.—
Testimonies for the Church 5:395
.
Your duty cannot be shifted upon another. No one but yourself can
do your work. If you withhold your light, someone must be left in
darkness through your neglect.—
Testimonies for the Church 5:464
.
The humble worker who obediently responds to the call of God
may be sure of receiving divine assistance. To accept so great and holy
a responsibility is itself elevating to the character. It calls into action
the highest mental and spiritual powers, and strengthens and purifies
the mind and heart. Through faith in the power of God, it is wonderful
how strong a weak man may become, how decided his efforts, how
prolific of great results. He who begins with a little knowledge, in
a humble way, and tells what he knows, while seeking diligently for
further knowledge, will find the whole heavenly treasure awaiting his
demand. The more he seeks to impart light, the more light he will
receive. The more one tries to explain the Word of God to others,
with a love for souls, the plainer it becomes to himself. The more we
use our knowledge and exercise our powers, the more knowledge and
power we shall have.—
Christ’s Object Lessons, 354
.
Let every one labor for God and for souls; let each show wisdom,
and never be found in idleness, waiting for some one to set him to
work. The “some one” who could set you to work is overcrowded
with responsibilities, and time is lost in waiting for his directions. God
will give you wisdom in reforming at once; for the call is still made,
“Son, go work today in My vineyard.” “Today if ye will hear His voice,
harden not your hearts.”
Hebrews 3:7, 8
. The Lord prefaces the require-
ment with the endearing word “son.” How tender, how compassionate,
yet withal, how urgent! His invitation is also a command.—
Counsels
to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 419
.
Strength to resist evil is best gained by aggressive service.—
The
Acts of the Apostles, 105
.
Every act, every deed of justice and mercy and benevolence, makes
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