God Calls the Child Samuel
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servant and his work as God’s work. His efforts were accepted because
they were prompted by love to God and a sincere desire to do His will.
Thus Samuel became a co-worker with the Lord of heaven and earth.
Integrity in Little Things
To perform every duty as unto the Lord throws a charm around
the humblest employment, and links the workers on earth with the
holy beings who do God’s will in heaven. Integrity in little things, the
performance of little acts of fidelity and little deeds of kindness, will
gladden the path of life. And when our work on earth is ended, it will
be found that every one of the little duties faithfully performed has
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exerted an influence for good that can never perish.
The youth of our time may become as precious in the sight of God
as was Samuel. By faithfully maintaining their Christian integrity they
may exert a strong influence in the work of reform. God has a work
for every one of them. Never did men achieve greater results for God
and humanity than may be achieved in our day by those who will be
faithful to their God-given trust.
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