Let every man abide in the calling wherein he is called and his work will be as sacred as the work of the ministry. It is not what a man does that determines whether his work is sacred or secular, it is why he does it.

A.W. Tozer
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When Mormon Church founder Joseph Smith said, "Let every man abide in the calling wherein he is called and his work will be as sacred as the work of the ministry," he was speaking about the importance of staying in your place. The idea behind this quote is that being a minister will keep you from being an entertainer or a drifter, but it won't keep you from being a preacher or a musician if that's what you want to do. In other words, there's no need to be ashamed of what you do for a living because your work can become as sacred as any other job.

Source: The Pursuit Of God

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