Jacob invites us to "magnify mine office with soberness," 
I think there is more to this than just asking us not to get drunk or use drugs. I think if you aren't anxiously engaged you also aren't magnifying your calling. 

Jacob 2:7 it grieveth me that I must use...boldness...before your wives and your children
The book of Proverbs talks about two types of women, the virtuous and the foolish. Of the former it says:

   'A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband...

   Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

   The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her...

   She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy...

   She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

   She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

   Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. (Proverbs 12:4; 31:10-11,20,26-28).*

"But before ye seek for riches, seek ye the kingdom of God." (Jacob 2:18)

It should always be our desire and our goal to seek for more things and to improve ourselves so that we can someday obtain the kingdom of God. By listening and following the counsel of our leaders we can and will obtain this.

Blessing: I am amazing because God made me so.

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