OCTOBER 16 MORNING

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.—ROM. 12:11.

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.—Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.—Whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord.

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.—Wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?—The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.

Brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall.—We desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end; that ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and perseverence inherit the promises.—So run, that ye may obtain.

Eccl. 9:10. -Col. 3:23,24. -Eph. 6:8.John 9:4. -Luke 2:49. -John 2:17.II Pet. 1:10. -Heb. 6:11,12. -I Cor. 9:24.