Christ said, “Gather up the fragments, that nothing be lost.”John 6:12. Let those who act any part in our institutions heed this instruction. Let them take care that there is no waste in the spiritual and temporal supplies which the Lord provides. Economy is to be learned by the educators and taught to the helpers. And by precept and example parents should teach their children the science of making a small amount go as far as possible. Many poor families are poor because they spend their money as soon as they receive it.
(CS 269.1)
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The one who occupies the position of cook in a sanitarium should be trained to habits of economy. He should realize that no food is to be wasted.
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The word of inspiration tells us that we are to be “not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.”Romans 12:11. Let all who are connected with our sanitariums take hold of their work interestedly and earnestly. If helpers have not learned the science of being quick, let them begin at once to train themselves in this line, or else consent that their wages shall be proportionate to the amount of work done. Every day nurses and helpers should become more efficient, more all-round and helpful. They can individually help themselves to reach a higher and still higher standard as the Lord’s helping hand. Let those who are naturally slow train themselves day by day to do their work more quickly, and at the same time carefully....
(CS 269.3)
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