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rest day was made for man, and acts of mercy are in perfect harmony
with its intent. God does not desire His creatures to suffer an hour’s
pain that may be relieved upon the Sabbath or any other day.—
The
Desire of Ages, 207
(1898).
Faithful in Tithes and Offerings
The tithe is sacred, reserved by God for Himself. It is to be brought
into His treasury to be used to sustain the gospel laborers in their
work.... Read carefully the third chapter of Malachi and see what God
says about the tithe.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:249
(1909).
The New Testament does not re-enact the law of the tithe, as it does
not that of the Sabbath; for the validity of both is assumed, and their
deep spiritual import explained.—
Counsels on Stewardship, 66
(1882).
The Lord now calls upon Seventh-day Adventists in every locality
to consecrate themselves to Him and to do their very best, according to
their circumstances, to assist in His work. By their liberality in making
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gifts and offerings, He desires them to reveal their appreciation of
His blessings and their gratitude for His mercy.—
Testimonies for the
Church 9:132
(1909).
Dying charity is a poor substitute for living benevolence.—
Testimonies for the Church 5:155
(1882).
The wants of the cause will continually increase as we near the
close of time.—
Testimonies for the Church 5:156
(1882).
We are placed on trial in this world, to determine our fitness for the
future life. None can enter heaven whose characters are defiled by the
foul blot of selfishness. Therefore, God tests us here, by committing
to us temporal possessions, that our use of these may show whether
we can be entrusted with eternal riches.—
Counsels on Stewardship,
22
(1893).
Establish New Institutions
Some may say, “If the Lord is coming soon, what need is there to
establish schools, sanitariums, and food factories? What need is there
for our young people to learn trades?”
It is the Lord’s design that we shall constantly improve the talents
He has given us. We cannot do this unless we use them. The prospect
of Christ’s soon coming should not lead us to idleness. Instead, it