The Daily Life VC

The minister should be free from every unnecessary temporal perplexity, that he may give himself wholly to his sacred calling. He should be much in prayer, and should bring himself under discipline to God, that his life may reveal the fruits of true self-control. His language should be correct; no slang phrases, no cheap utterances, should fall from his lips. His dress should be in harmony with the character of the work he is doing. Let ministers and teachers strive to reach the standard set forth in the Scriptures. Let them not neglect the little things, which are often looked upon as of no moment. Neglect of little things often leads to neglect of larger responsibilities. (GW 145.1) MC VC

Workers in the Lord’s vineyard have the example of the good in all ages to encourage them. They have also the love of God, the ministration of angels, the sympathy of Jesus, and the hope of winning souls to the right. “They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.” Daniel 12:3. (GW 145.2) MC VC

For Further Study VC

Consecration
Testimonies for the Church 2:262, 263, 343-346, 516, 521, 522, 628, 629.
Testimonies for the Church 3:301, 500.
Testimonies for the Church 4:118-125, 144-145, 213-221, 543, 544.
Testimonies for the Church 5:573-580.
Testimonies for the Church 8:28-29, 47.
The Desire of Ages, 250, 251, 827.
The Acts of the Apostles, 469-484, 519-523, 557-567.
Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 522, 523. (GW 145) MC VC

Tactfulness
Testimonies for the Church 4:67, 68.
The Ministry of Healing, 156-159.
Christ’s Object Lessons, 336, 339.
The Acts of the Apostles, 241, 456-460. (GW 145) MC VC

The Grace of Courtesy
Testimonies for the Church 3:422.
Testimonies for the Church 4:262, 400.
Testimonies for the Church 5:31.
Education, 55, 56, 240-242.
The Ministry of Healing, 156-159.
Christ’s Object Lessons, 102, 336-339.
The Acts of the Apostles, 402-405. (GW 145) MC VC

Property of Deportment
Testimonies for the Church 1:380, 445-447.
Testimonies for the Church 2:300-307, 548, 549.
Testimonies for the Church 5:137-148, 591-603.
Patriarchs and Prophets, 575-580.
Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 256-258. (GW 145) MC VC

The Social Relations Testimonies for the Church 3:228, 238, 241. (GW 145) MC VC

Essentials to Service
Sympathy
Testimonies for the Church 7:50.
Testimonies for the Church 9:30-32, 222 .
The Ministry of Healing, 156-158.
Christ’s Object Lessons, 385-388.
The Acts of the Apostles, 516.
Integrity
Testimonies for the Church 2:518-519.
Testimonies for the Church 4:353.
Union with Christ
Testimonies for the Church 6:467.
The Desire of Ages, 664-680.
Humility
Testimonies for the Church 3:287.
Testimonies for the Church 4:340.
Testimonies for the Church 7:17.
The Desire of Ages, 135, 246, 432-442.
Christ’s Object Lessons, 158-163, 363, 364, 402, 404.
Earnestness
Testimonies for the Church 4:396.
Testimonies for the Church 6:14-22, 417-420, 479-482.
Testimonies for the Church 7:9-23.
The Daily Life
Testimonies for the Church 2:75
Testimonies for the Church 9:21. (GW 145) MC VC