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opportunities but cause additional expense. But in almost every case
the plea is made, “I cannot get through my work; I have something to
do; I cannot retire early.” Thus they are sleeping soundly when they
should be awake with nature and the early-rising birds. The precious
habits of order are broken; and the moments thus idled away in the
early morning set things out of course for the whole day.
Our God is a God of order, and He desires that His children shall
will to bring themselves into order, and under His discipline. Would
it not be better, therefore, to break up this habit of turning night into
day, and the fresh hours of the morning into night?—
The Youth’s
Instructor, January 28, 1897
.
Advantages Through Proper Timing—The timing of things may
tell much in favor of truth. Victories are frequently lost through delays.
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There will be crises in this cause. Prompt and decisive action at the
right time will gain glorious triumphs, while delay and neglect will
result in great failures and positive dishonor to God.—
Testimonies For
The Church 3:498
(1875).
Value of Using Memorandum Book—If the youth would form
habits of regularity and order, they would improve in health, in spirits,
in memory, and in disposition.
It is the duty of all to observe strict rules in their habits of life. This
is for your own good, dear youth, both physically and morally. When
you rise in the morning, take into consideration, as far as possible, the
work you must accomplish during the day. If necessary, have a small
book in which to jot down the things that need to be done, and set
yourself a time in which to do your work.—
The Youth’s Instructor,
January 28, 1897
.
Work Not Confined to Certain Hours—The eight-hour system
finds no place in the program of the minister of God. He must hold him-
self in readiness for service at any hour.—
Gospel Workers, 451
(1915).
Saviour’s Evening Work—All day He ministered to those who
came to Him; in the evening He gave attention to such as through the
day must toil to earn a pittance for the support of their families.—
The
Ministry of Healing, 18
(1905).
Earnest Labor Helps Answer Prayer—While we are to pray
for God’s blessing, we are to second our prayers by most diligent,
thorough, earnest labor.—
Manuscript 25, 1895
.