7T 198
(Testimonies for the Church Volume 7 198)
Every line of God’s work has a connection with every other line. Exclusiveness cannot exist in an institution where God presides; for He is the Lord of all tact, all ingenuity; He is the foundation of all correct methods. It is He who imparts knowledge concerning them, and no man is to look upon this knowledge as exclusively his own. (7T 198.1) MC VC
Each worker should feel an interest in every line of the work, and if God has given him foresight, capability, and knowledge that will help in any line, he should communicate that which he has received. (7T 198.2) MC VC
All the ability that can be connected with the institution, through disinterested effort, should be brought in to make it a success, a living, working agent for God. Consecrated workers who possess talents and influence are the ones whom the publishing houses need. (7T 198.3) MC VC
Every worker will be tested as to whether he is laboring for the advancement of the Lord’s institution, or to serve his own interests. Those who have been converted will give daily evidence that they are not seeking to use for their personal benefit the advantages and knowledge they have gained. They realize that divine providence has given them these advantages, that, as the Lord’s instrumentalities, they may serve His cause by doing superior work. (7T 198.4) MC VC
None should work from love of praise, or ambition for supremacy. The true worker will do his best because in so doing he can glorify God. He will try to improve all his faculties. He will perform his duties as unto God. His one desire will be that Christ may receive homage and perfect service. (7T 198.5) MC VC
Let the workers enlist all their energies in the effort to gain advantages for the Lord’s work. In doing this they themselves will gain strength and efficiency. (7T 198.6) MC VC