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Our Individual Responsibility

Our churches are certainly in need of instructors. “Sanctify the Lord God of Hosts and let him be your fear and let him be your dread.” SpM 396.1

To every man is given his work. In the representation of the parable, the householder gave the talents to his servants “according to their several ability.” All are not in possession of the same capabilities. Each has a special work to do, that there may be no schism in the body of Christ. Each is to take up his special place and turn with patience the race that is set before him. SpM 396.2

We have moral and social obligations to meet. There is an abundance of work for all to do. Many are groping in darkness and following the paths of selfish gratification, while professing the name of Christ. They have not felt the responsibility developing upon them to grow up to the full stature of men and women in Christ Jesus. Such ones need the help of a kind heart, a helpful hand, to lead them back into the paths of righteousness. As Christians we have a special work before us which if we will do in humility of mind, God will honor with his blessing. SpM 396.3

Ellen G. White.