Industrious Mary.

From: Messages of God's Love: 1918

WE will call the little girl in our picture this week, Mary. She has been washing cloths in the river, but only stopped for a little while to look at the dear little ducklings. There is a verse of Scripture this act reminds one of, and that is, “‘Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.” Eccl. 9:10¹⁰Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. (Ecclesiastes 9:10).

Children, and even some grown up people sometimes, need this verse very much. They neglect their duties and do not care if they have finished or not. Such must reap the result, as the Scripture again says, “The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.” Prov. 13:4⁴The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. (Proverbs 13:4).

This we all know is very true ‘in temporal things but let us not forget, it is true in spiritual things as well, and there are more who are negligent about spiritual things than are negligent about temporal things.

Some even neglect the salvation of their souls, and spend all their time and energies in connection with the things of this life. God calls such a one a fool. (See Luke 12:20, 21²⁰But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? ²¹So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. (Luke 12:20‑21).)

“WHETHER THEREFORE YE EAT, OR DRINK, OR WHATSOEVER YE DO, DO ALL TO THE GLORY OF GOD.” 1 Cor. 10:31³¹Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31).

ML 01/06/1918

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