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Benefits of Regularity and Order, August 10
I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which
is given you by Jesus Christ; that in every thing ye are enriched by
him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge.
1 Corinthians 1:4, 5
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There is need to cultivate every grace that Jesus ... has brought within
our reach; for that grace alone can remedy our defects; Christ alone can
transform the character. And God would have us manifest this grace,
so richly provided, in the little as well as the large things of life.... Our
God is a God of order and He desires that His children shall
will
to bring
themselves into order, and under His discipline.... 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.... Slow, dilatory habits make much work out
of very little. But if you will, you may overcome these fussy, lingering
habits. The exercise of the will power will make the hands move deftly....
These matters have been looked upon as little things, and almost
unworthy of notice. But many are deceived as to the importance of these
little things. They bear strongly upon the great whole. God does not
regard anything as unimportant that pertains to the well-being of the
human family. He gave His only begotten Son for the body as well as for
the soul, and all is to be consecrated to Him.... Great truth can be brought
into little things; practical religion must be carried into the lowly duties
of daily life. And in the performance of these duties, you are forming
characters that will stand the test of the Judgment. Then, in whatever
position you may be placed, whatever your duties may be, do them nobly
and faithfully, realizing that all heaven is beholding your work.
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