Do What You Can

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Feb 12, 1885

MEN often do not know what they can do until they make the effort. If they were to try, they might accomplish far more than they or others think them capable of doing. But few men do all they can. Either from indolence, or the fear of failure, they are deterred from putting forth all their strength, or improving as they might their opportunities. We should remember that God has not given us talents to be buried, but to be improved, and improved to the very utmost of our ability. Any man who fails to do this, fails to do his whole duty. No higher compliment could be passed upon any one than Christ passed upon the woman of whom he said, “She hath done what she could.” This is what every one should do. Then do not neglect your opportunities, but be faithful and diligent, and do all you can to glorify God and benefit your fellow-men.—Sel.