p. 515 | The Chief Seats

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Aug 27, 1885

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 33.

The Chief Seats

THERE were those in the days of Christ who loved the chief seats in the synagogue, and there are many of the same character still. If they do not secure prominence, it is not because they do not seek it. Persons who thrust themselves forward are often the ones who should remain in the background. There is not near so much unappreciated talent in the world as many persons imagine. In most instances men fail to secure prominent positions because they are unfit to fill them. As a general thing, it is not the men who have the best opinion of themselves that stand highest in the estimation of others. Men of real worth are modest and retiring, and never officially put themselves forward. They prefer taking a lower seat until they are invited to go higher. When the proper qualifications for a position are possessed by any one, others are not slow in perceiving it. There is often a great rush for chief seats. What a pity that men do not show equal zeal in qualifying themselves to properly fill them!—Sel.