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423 Counsels on Sabbath School Work, p. 143.1 (Ellen Gould White)

Under the Jewish economy, on the birth of children an offering was made to God, by His own appointment. Now we see parents taking special pains to present gifts …

424 Counsels on Sabbath School Work, p. 143.2 (Ellen Gould White)

Our birthday anniversaries, and Christmas and Thanksgiving festivals, are too often devoted to selfish gratification, when the mind should be directed …

426 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 18.3 (Ellen Gould White)

The Lord does not need our offerings. We cannot enrich Him by our gifts. Says the psalmist: “All things come of Thee, and of Thine own have we given Thee.” Yet God permits …

427 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 20.2 (Ellen Gould White)

Every act of self-sacrifice for the good of others will strengthen the spirit of beneficence in the giver's heart, allying him more closely to the Redeemer …

428 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 23.3 (Ellen Gould White)

God is the source of life and light and joy to the universe. Like rays of light from the sun, blessings flow out from Him to all the creatures He has made. In His …

429 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 25.2 (Ellen Gould White)

To give or to labor when our sympathies are moved, and to withhold our gifts or service when the emotions are not stirred, is an unwise and dangerous course …

430 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 26.1 (Ellen Gould White)

Those who allow a covetous spirit to take possession of them cherish and develop those traits of character which will place their names on the record books …

431 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 38.2 (Ellen Gould White)

Of what value is untold wealth, if it is hoarded in expensive mansions, or in bank stock? What do these weigh in the scale in comparison with the salvation of …

432 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 47.1 (Ellen Gould White)

God is constantly bestowing upon you the blessings of this life; and if He asks you to dispense His gifts by helping the various branches of His work, it is for …

433 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 50.1 (Ellen Gould White)

If all will act their part, the barrenness of the Lord's vineyard will no longer speak in condemnation of those who profess to follow Christ. Medical missionary …

434 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 53.2 (Ellen Gould White)

God demands that which we do not give,—unreserved consecration. If every Christian had been true to the pledge made on accepting Christ, so many in the world …

435 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 65 (Ellen Gould White)

Chapter 12—A Test of Loyalty

436 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 72.2 (Ellen Gould White)

We belong to God; we are His sons and daughters,—His by creation, and His by the gift of His only-begotten Son for our redemption. “Ye are not your own; for ye are bought …

437 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 75.1 (Ellen Gould White)

He who gave His only-begotten Son to die for you, has made a covenant with you. He gives you His blessings, and in return He requires you to bring Him your tithes …

438 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 77.3 (Ellen Gould White)

No man who is dishonest with God or with his fellow men can truly prosper. The most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth, says, “Thou shalt not have in thy …

439 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 78.3 (Ellen Gould White)

Brethren and sisters, if the Lord has blessed you with means, do not look upon it as your own. Regard it as yours in trust for God, and be true and honest in paying …

440 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 83.2 (Ellen Gould White)

A faithful steward will do all he possibly can in the service of God; the one object before him will be the great need of the world. He will realize that the message …