Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-26

Business and spirituality. both fervent.
must be in close relation to make a we'll
poised man.
A third precept, Serving the Lord"
bears upon both the others. This supplies
the motive or purpose Of life in all Its
aspects. Enter into business7 But whyf
To accumulate property. to amass for
tune. to support family7 Yes, but more
particularly, to serve God. Be spiritual3
But why? To feel good. to obtain per-
sonal satisfaction. and to secure entrance
into the future life? Yes. but more par
ticularly, to serve God. He begins truly
to live who understands that in every sta
ton, in every work the supreme impulse
must be to serve his maker. That motive
transforms and glorifles life.
See how constantly this Is set forth
in Scripture as the ruling purpose7
Whether we eat or drink do all things
to the glory Of God" said Jesus present
your bodies a living sacrifice unto Cod"
said the apostle. And again, eye are not
your own. We are bought with price
Therefore glorify God in your body and
in your spirit which are Gods" Does
any one say this is impossible? May a
age a mill, cultivate farm, conduct a
railroad and at the same time serve God?
Yes, and he cannot do these things sue
cessfully and rightly unless he serves
God. If he has any lower motive what
ever he does will be in a tangle, to his
ultimate injury and the confusion Of the
community.
He who with fervent spirit serves God
in business will be governed by principles
that will be approved by his fellow men,
and so will he secure their confidence and
good will. The favor and support thus
gained will be large element in his cap
ital and a large force working for success
He may for a time make progress more
slowly than some who are governed by
other purposes, but in the end he will
build an estate that will endure through
the changes Of the passing years. And
motive, build character that shall be a
thousand fold more precious than any
earthly estate, a source Of unspeakable
comfort to himself and the richest legacy
to his children.
There are innumerable ways by which
a business man Of fervent spirit may
serve the Lord. It may be by the high
grade business he conducts-an example
and inspiration to other business men. It
may be by the fairness, honesty and
kindness shown toward all employees as
brother men, who need such treatment as
much as they need wages. It may be by
the faithfulness with which he fills con-
tracts with customers, who obtain always
their moneys worth. 1t may be by en-
ucational interests Of his home town,
either by personal effort or gift. 1t may
be by taking part in the religious enter
prizes that are under the care Of the
church, all needing men and money.
No set rules can be given. Each man in
business must determine for himself how
he will serve. Keeping the fires Of the
heart constantly burning, and pushing
with all energy every enterprise he un-
dertakes, he should as constantly ask
what he may do for the Lord. He should
enter into every engagement and relation:
he should perform every duty and enjoy
every pleasure. always saying to himself,
This I do for my blessed Lord, whose
am" Such men will have no trouble
with strikes. no fears of failure. no smit-
ings Of conscience. no burnings Of remorse
but all the time that sweet repose
which comes to him who has committed
his ways to the guidance of the Infinite
Father.