Many changes are made that might better
never be made. Often, when workers become discontented, instead
of being encouraged to stay where they are and make a success
of their work, they are sent to another place. But they take
with them the same traits of character that in the past have
marred their work. They will manifest the same un-Christlike
spirit, for they have not learned the lesson of patient, humble
service.
I plead for a different order of things.
Changes must be made in the groups of workers in our conferences
and institutions. Men of efficiency and consecration must be
sought for and encouraged to connect with the burden bearers
as helpers and colaborers. Let there be a harmonious union of
the new and the old, in the spirit of brotherly love. But let
not changes of management be made abruptly in such a way as to
bring discouragement to those who have labored earnestly and
successfully to bring the work to a degree of progress. God will
not sanction anything done to discourage His faithful servants.
Let the principles of justice be followed by those whose duty
it is to secure the most efficient management for our publishing
houses, our sanitariums, and our schools.