The Tactful Spirit in Christian Work
The methods we employ in the attempt to reach and aid those in whose welfare we are interested, have much to do with our success. Expenditure of time and strength is not a test of the worth of service. The teacher who thoughtfully seeks to come into sympathetic relation with the child, and studies, with patient solicitude, to discover the way of access to mind and soul, has found one of the great secrets of helpful influence. In Christian work, the touch of the heart must be guided by a wise consideration of time, person, and circumstances, that is always loyal to the truth. The tactful spirit is indeed a savor of life. "Though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."—Sel.