Editorial January 30, 1926 Issue

On Being "faithful over a few things"

Albert F. Gilmore

In the parable of the talents, the faithful stewards were those who put to good use the treasure which had been intrusted to them. They had utilized it to such good purpose that when the master returned from a far journey and received report of their transaction, he commended them with, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things."

The parable was so effectually utilized by Christ Jesus that it has become an outstanding illustration of the sure reward which follows faithful service, in whatever capacity one may be engaged. He who performs faithfully the good task which confronts him, by his enterprise and his devotion to duty prepares himself for higher service. He has gained something from the experience which equips him to take hold of more important tasks.

As Christian Scientists we are awake to the importance of the truth illustrated by this parable and undertake to do with joy and gratitude whatever divine Principle has provided for us to do, knowing that progress is made step by step. If the task to which we are set seems humble, even menial, there is always before us the shining example of the Master washing the feet of the disciples; if it be hard, there is always the example of the Apostle to the Gentiles, who, in the face of hardships which seemed all but insurmountable, carried on to a career of everlasting glory; if it seem wearisome, there is the inspiring career of our beloved Leader, Mrs. Eddy, who, in the face of opposition almost overwhelming at times, rose to the heights of understanding which enabled her to establish the Christian Science movement, by far the most significant Christian activity of modern times. There servants of good, faithful over the work they were set to accomplish, won gratitude beyond the possibility of estimation from those whose lives have been opened to the way of freedom and salvation.

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