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as the case may seem to require. Important results will follow.—
The
Review and Herald, June 10, 1880
.
Be Sure We Are Working for Jesus—Our sisters are not excused
from taking a part in the work of God. Everyone who has tasted of the
powers of the world to come has earnest work to do in some capacity
in the Lord’s vineyard. Our sisters may manage to keep busy with their
fingers constantly employed in manufacturing little dainty articles to
beautify their homes, or to present to their friends. Great quantities
of this kind of material may be brought and laid upon the foundation
stone; but will Jesus look upon all this variety of dainty work as a
living sacrifice to Himself? Will He pronounce the commendation
upon the workers, “I know thy works, ... and how thou ... for my
name’s sake hast laboured”?—
The Review and Herald, May 31, 1887
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All Can Do Something at Home—Our sisters have been too will-
ing to excuse themselves from bearing responsibilities which require
thought and close application of the mind; yet this is the very discipline
they need to perfect Christian experience. They may be workers in the
missionary field, having a personal interest in the distribution of tracts
and papers which correctly represent our faith. All cannot go abroad
to labor, but all can do something at home....
We should, as Christians, have an abiding sense that our time, our
strength and ability, have been purchased with an infinite price. We are
not our own to use our moments in gratifying our fancy and our pride.
As children of the light we should diffuse light to others. It should be
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our study how we may best glorify God, how we can work to save and
bless souls for whom Christ died. In working to bless others we shall
be gathering strength and courage to our own souls, and shall receive
the approval of God. Hundreds of our sisters might be at work today
if they would....
Those who are now doing nothing should go to work. Let each
sister who claims to be a child of God feel indeed a responsibility to
help all within her reach. The noblest of all attainments may be gained
through practical self-denial and benevolence for others’ good.—
The
Review and Herald, December 12, 1878
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Sow Beside All Waters—If our sisters would spend their God-
given time in earnest prayer to God, and the study of His Word, He
would impart to them heavenly wisdom, that they might know how
to labor through the grace given them of God, to save the souls of