Rule of Action by Methodist Recorder

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jun 17, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 23.

Rule of Action.

By Methodist Recorder

THE true rule of action, which every man should adopt, is to do the best he can in the circumstances in which he is placed. But when his circumstances improve, he should improve the opportunity thus afforded, and, still doing his best, better results will be secured. There is no greater folly than for a man to refuse to do what he can, because under the circumstances he cannot do better. Some men who could earn a dollar a day refuse to work, because they cannot earn two. Some men who could be useful in a limited sphere, will do nothing, because they cannot occupy a more enlarged field. Earn a dollar, if you cannot earn two, but as soon as an opportunity to earn two occurs, embrace it. Improve your present limited sphere of usefulness, but when a wider field presents itself, faithfully occupy it. Never be idle. Always do the best you can; and as circumstances improve, embrace the opportunity to better your condition, or to enlarge your field of usefulness.—Methodist Recorder.