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Proverbs 27:8 Like a bird that wanders from its nest, Is a man who wanders from his place.
The place that is appointed to us in life is determined by our capabilities. Not all reach the same development or do the same work. [An example]
God does not expect the hyssop to attain the proportions of the cedar, or the olive the height of the palm.
Each one should aim just as high as the human power makes it possible for him to reach.
There are many who do not become what they might, because they don't use the power that is within them. They do not lay hold on divine strength.
Many are deverted from that which would have been a great success. They are seeking greater honor or a more pleasing task. They attempt something for which they are not suited for. Many a man whose talents are adapted for some other calling, is ambitious to enter a profession.
He who might have been successful as a farmer, artist, or a nurse, fills inadequately the position of a minister, a lawyer, or a physician. Still there are others who might have filled a responsible calling,, but for want of energy, perserverance, application, content themselves with something easier.
We need to follow more closely to God's plan of life. To do our best in the work that lies nearest, to commit our ways to God, and to watch for the indications of His providence, these are rules that ensure safe guidance in the choice of an occupation.
He who came from heaven to be our example spent nearly thirty years of His life in common, mechanicle labor, but during this time He was studing the word and the works of God, and helping, teaching, all whom his influence could reach.
When His public ministry began, He went about healing the sick, comforting the sorrowful, and preaching the gospel to the poor.
This is the work of all His followers.
The place that is appointed to us in life is determined by our capabilities. Not all reach the same development or do the same work. [An example]
God does not expect the hyssop to attain the proportions of the cedar, or the olive the height of the palm.
Each one should aim just as high as the human power makes it possible for him to reach.
There are many who do not become what they might, because they don't use the power that is within them. They do not lay hold on divine strength.
Many are deverted from that which would have been a great success. They are seeking greater honor or a more pleasing task. They attempt something for which they are not suited for. Many a man whose talents are adapted for some other calling, is ambitious to enter a profession.
He who might have been successful as a farmer, artist, or a nurse, fills inadequately the position of a minister, a lawyer, or a physician. Still there are others who might have filled a responsible calling,, but for want of energy, perserverance, application, content themselves with something easier.
We need to follow more closely to God's plan of life. To do our best in the work that lies nearest, to commit our ways to God, and to watch for the indications of His providence, these are rules that ensure safe guidance in the choice of an occupation.
He who came from heaven to be our example spent nearly thirty years of His life in common, mechanicle labor, but during this time He was studing the word and the works of God, and helping, teaching, all whom his influence could reach.
When His public ministry began, He went about healing the sick, comforting the sorrowful, and preaching the gospel to the poor.
This is the work of all His followers.
