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The Story of Jesus
He was old enough, He learned a trade, and worked in the carpenter’s
shop with Joseph.
In the coarse dress of a common laborer He passed through the
streets of the little town, going to and from His work. He did not use
His divine power to make His life easier for Himself.
As Jesus worked in childhood and youth, He grew strong in body
and mind. He tried to use all His powers in such a way as to keep them
in health, that He might do the best work in every line.
Whatever He did was done well. He wanted to be perfect, even in
the handling of tools. By His example He taught that we ought to be
industrious, that we should do our work carefully and well, and that
such work is honorable. All should find something to do that will be
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helpful to themselves and to others.
God gave us work as a blessing, and He is pleased with children
who cheerfully take their part in the duties of the household, sharing
the burdens of father and mother. Such children will go out from the
home to be a blessing to others.
The youth who try to please God in all that they do, who do right
because it is right, will be useful in the world. By being faithful in a
humble place they are fitting themselves for a higher position.
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