| In His Steps |
Chapter 6 |
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In every living church there are various organized forms of Christian activity; in some one or more of these every member should be engaged. Let the young Christian at once choose the particular class of work in which he decides that it is best for him to engage, and promptly identify himself with the organization, society or band which has in view the special work he has selected. There should not be one idle Christian in any church. One of the most withering curses uttered in the Scriptures is against uselessness – against those who come not up to the help of the Lord against the mighty.
Thus Christian work is not only a duty, but a means of grace. It is not the rest of inaction to which Christ calls us, but the rest of loving service. Every power of our being we should give to him to be used. Every gift we possess should be employed in doing good. That day is a lost day in which we do nothing to bless some other life in the name of Christ.
“Work for some good, be it ever so slowly;
Cherish some flower, be it ever so lowly:
Labor! All labor is noble and holy;
Let thy good deeds be a prayer to thy God.”
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