Consideration for Those Struggling with Difficulties
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God has endowed some of His servants with special talents, and no
one is called upon to disparage their excellence. But let none use their
talents to exalt self. Let them not regard themselves as favored above
their fellow-men, nor exalt themselves above other sincere, earnest
workers. The Lord looks upon the heart. He who is most devoted to
God’s service is most highly esteemed by the heavenly universe.
Heaven is watching to see how those occupying positions of in-
fluence fulfil their stewardship. The demands upon them as stewards
are measured by the extent of their influence. In their treatment of
their fellow-men, they should be as fathers,—just, tender, true. They
should be Christlike in character, uniting with their brethren in the
closest bonds of unity and fellowship.—
Testimonies for the Church
7:277-282
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