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some will accomplish as much work in five hours as another does in
ten. Some who are engaged in domestic labor are always at work, not
because they have so much to do, but because they do not plan so as
to save time. By their slow, dilatory ways, they make much work out
of very little. But all who will may overcome these fussy, lingering
habits. In their work let them have a definite aim. Decide how long
a time is required for a given task, and then bend every effort toward
accomplishing the work in a given time. The exercise of the will power
will make the hands move deftly.—
Christ’s Object Lessons, 344
.
The service of Christ demands prompt obedience.—
The Southern
Watchman, August 9, 1904
.
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The Lord demands that in His servants shall be found a spirit that
is quick to feel the value of souls, quick to discern the duties to be
done, quick to respond to the obligations that the Lord lays upon
them.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:123
.
Industry in a God-appointed duty is an important part of true re-
ligion. Men should seize circumstances as God’s instruments with
which to work His will. Prompt and decisive action at the right time
will gain glorious triumphs, while delay and neglect result in failure
and dishonor to God.—
Prophets and Kings, 676
.
Maintain High Standards
Many who are qualified to do excellent work accomplish little
because they attempt little. Thousands pass through life as if they had
no great object for which to live, no high standard to reach. One reason
of this is the low estimate which they place upon themselves. Christ
paid an infinite price for us, and according to the price paid He desires
us to value ourselves.—
Gospel Workers, 291
.
Throughout His life on earth, Jesus was an earnest and constant
worker. He expected much; therefore He attempted much.—
The
Desire of Ages, 72
.
Those who are engaged in service for the Master need an expe-
rience much higher, deeper, broader, than many have yet thought of
having. Many who are already members of God’s great family know
little of what it means to behold His glory, and to be changed from
glory to glory. Many have a twilight perception of Christ’s excellence,
and their hearts thrill with joy. They long for a fuller, deeper sense