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study from cause to effect. They do not seek to understand the Bible
tests of character, which are essential to true success.
There are many who are desirous of changing their employment.
They wish to obtain advantages which they suppose exist in some other
place. Let them ask themselves of what benefit it would be to them to
move if they have not learned to be kind and patient and helpful where
they are. Let them look at themselves in the light of the word of God,
and then work to the point where improvement is needed.
Let those who are thinking of settling at Mountain View remember
that this is not wisdom unless they are called there to connect with the
publishing work. The world is large; its needs are great. Go, make new
centers in places where there is need of light. Do not crowd into one
place, making the same mistake that has been made in Battle Creek.
There are hundreds of places that need the light God has given you.
And wherever you live, whatever your circumstances may be, be
sure to bring the teachings of the Word of God into your homes, into
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your daily life. Seek God as your light, your strength, your way to
heaven. Remember that to every man God has intrusted talents, to be
used for Him. Learn at the feet of Jesus the lessons of meekness and
lowliness, and then work in the spirit of the Saviour for those around
you. By willing obedience to the commandments, make your home
a place where God’s honor will love to dwell. “Thus saith the high
and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in
the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble
spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the
contrite ones.”
We each have an individual work to do. We are to consecrate
ourselves, body and soul and spirit, to God. Each child of His has
something to do for His name’s honor and glory. Wherever you are,
you may be a blessing.
If there seems to be but a slender chance of obtaining a livelihood
where you are, make the most of every opportunity. Devise wise plans.
Put to use every jot of ability that God has given you. Do your duty to
yourself, improving in understanding and adaptability, daily becoming
better able to turn to the best account the mental and physical powers
that God has given you. He wants you to be a success. He wants you
to be a blessing in your home and in the neighborhood in which you
live.