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Section 11—The Sanitarium Family
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When He raised from the dead the daughter of Jairus, He turned to
the parents and reminded them that she must have something to eat.
The little things become great in accordance with the attention
given them. The one talent is not to be wrapped in a napkin and
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hidden in the earth. Do what you can for the Master. “He that is
faithful in that which is least” will be “faithful also in much.” The
Master will use every talent that we consecrate to Him. Your worth
is determined by the faithfulness with which you do the little things.
Everyone needs in the details of daily life to learn to build for time
and for eternity. Then at last there will be written against his name
in the books of heaven the most precious commendation, “Ye are
complete in Him.”—
Manuscript 63, 1899.
A Sacred Responsibility
If those who hold positions of trust in the institution are persons
who love and fear God, they will realize that a sacred responsibility
is theirs because of the measure of authority and the consequent
influence which their position gives them. They are dealing with
human minds, being brought into connection with all classes of
society; and they should move discreetly, for they are regarded as
representatives of the institution. They should be kind and cour-
teous, ever exercising Christian politeness to all with whom they
are brought in contact, both believers and unbelievers. Brethren,
you should watch for souls as they that must give an account. We
should never forget that Jesus, in the infinite sacrifice He has made
for them, has proved His love for these men, women, and children,
and shown what value He sets upon them. They are the purchase
of His blood. The rich and the poor are to be treated alike, with
unvarying kindness.
Let your influence be persuasive, binding people to your heart
because you love Jesus, and they are His. This is a great work. If,
by your Christlike words and actions, you make impressions that
will kindle in their hearts a hungering and thirsting after righteous-
ness and truth, you are a colaborer with Christ. Your words and
deportment are representing Jesus.
Those who have a leading influence in the institution should be
men and women who possess devotion and piety; who are not narrow