Ennobles Duty and Drudgery, May 26

Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. Romans 12:8.RRe 148.1

When we are truly consecrated to God, His love will abide in our hearts by faith, and we will cheerfully do our duty in accordance with the will of God.—Testimonies to Ministers, 399.RRe 148.2

True service links the lowliest of God’s servants on earth with the highest of His servants in the courts above.—Messages to Young People, 72RRe 148.3

Even though your work may seem to be drudgery, you may ennoble it by the way in which you do it. Do it as unto the Lord. Do it cheerfully, and with heaven-born dignity. It is the noble principles which are brought into the work that make it wholly acceptable in the Lord’s sight.—Messages to Young People, 72.RRe 148.4

We must sow beside all waters, keeping our souls in the love of God, working while it is day, and using the means the Lord has given us to do whatever duty comes next. Whatever our hands find to do, we are to do it with cheerfulness; whatever sacrifice we are called upon to make, we are to make it cheerfully.—Testimonies to Ministers, 423.RRe 148.5