Report of the Book Fund for Tract and Book Distribution

Thus Saith the Lord

CAST thy bread upon the waters, for thou shalt find it after many days. Ecclesiastes 11:1. RBF 42.1

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. Proverbs 11:24. RBF 42.2

But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:6, 7. RBF 42.3

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. 1 Timothy 6:17-19. RBF 42.4

And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. And he said, Of a truth I say unto you that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all; for all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God; but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had. Luke 21:1-4. RBF 42.5

The above passages of scripture are worthy of the especial attention of every Christian. They speak not only to the rich and to the poor, but to those in comfortable, yet humble, circumstances in life. All must have the spirit of sacrifice in order to be approved of God. And all may give according to their ability to bestow. RBF 42.6

JAMES WHITE.