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MRS. L. FLORA PLUMMER

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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 4, 1900

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 77, No. 49.

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MRS. L. FLORA PLUMMER

By Mrs. L. Flora Plummer

The definition of the word “every” is given as the “separate individuals which constitute a whole, regarded one by one.” “Every one” admits of no exceptions. In Mark 13:34 we learn that God has given “to every man his work.” The following are expressions found in the Testimonies: “There is work for every one of us in the vineyard of the Lord.” “God has given to every man a work to do in connection with his kingdom.” “Every soul should take an active part in advancing the cause of God.” “Every follower of Christ is to do something in the work.” “Let every member take up his individual work.” “This is a time when every member of the church should be waiting, watching, and working.” “Were every one of you living missionaries, the gospel would be speedily proclaimed in all countries, to all peoples, nations, and tongues.”
Similar statements are repeated again and again. Let us compare our excuses of “no time,” “no ability,” “no opportunity,” “no responsibility,” etc., etc., with these statements concerning what the Lord is expecting of every one.