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1281 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 95.5 (Ellen Gould White)
He thought that was a rather strange request; but he sat down, and began to write, “For value received, I promise to pay—” He looked up, as if to say, Is that the proper form in which to write out a note to the Lord?
1282 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 96.5 (Ellen Gould White)
One brother, a noble-looking man, a delegate from Tasmania, came to me and said, “I am glad I heard you speak today upon tithing. I did not know it was so important …
1283 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 116.5 (Ellen Gould White)
We claim to be Christians, waiting for the second appearing of our Lord in the clouds of heaven. Then what shall we do with our time, our understanding, our possessions …
1284 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 128.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… , January 5, 1897 .
1285 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 131 (Ellen Gould White)
Section 5—Stewards of Wealth
1286 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 139.2 (Ellen Gould White)
Like other gifts of God, the possession of wealth brings its increase of responsibility, and its peculiar temptations. How many who have in adversity remained …
1287 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 140.1 (Ellen Gould White)
There are men of the world who have God-given powers of organization, which are needed in the carrying forward of the work for these last days. All are not preachers …
1288 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 155.3 (Ellen Gould White)
The wealthy are tempted to employ their means in self-indulgence, in the gratification of appetite, in personal adornment, or in the embellishment of their …
1289 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 158.2 (Ellen Gould White)
If the stewards of God do their duty, there is no danger that wealth will increase so rapidly as to prove a snare; for it will be used with practical wisdom and Christlike liberality.— The Review and Herald, May 16, 1882 .
1290 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 158.5 (Ellen Gould White)
He has not lost by any means, the power of accumulation; but he employs his active energies in seeking for spiritual attainments; then all his entrusted talents …
1291 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 172.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… 8:5 ); then they were willing to give freely of their means for the support of the gospel. It was not necessary to urge them to give; rather, they rejoiced in the privilege …
1292 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 195.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Christ's own words make His meaning plain,—that in acts of charity the aim should not be to secure praise and honor from men. Real godliness never prompts an …
1293 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 199.1 (Ellen Gould White)
It were better not to give at all than to give grudgingly; for if we impart of our means when we have not the spirit to give freely, we mock God. Let us bear in mind …
1294 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 220.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… , October 5, 1897 .
1295 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 224.3 (Ellen Gould White)
The great Medical Missionary has an interest in the work of His hands. He presents before men the peril of closing the door of the heart against the Saviour, saying, “Turn ye, turn ye; for why will ye die?”— The Review and Herald, May 23, 1907 .
1296 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 226.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… , March 5, 1908 .
1297 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 243.5 (Ellen Gould White)
“‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchantman, seeking goodly pearls: who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.’
1298 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 244.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The people of God have been too easily satisfied with mere surface truths. We should search diligently for the deep, eternal, far-reaching truths of God's …
1299 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 268.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The helpers in our institutions should act as though they were a part of the firm. They should not think that they must work only for a certain number of hours …
1300 Counsels on Stewardship, p. 276.3 (Ellen Gould White)
To our brethren everywhere I am instructed to say, Let the enterprises already started in needy fields be considered before new enterprises are begun, else a large burden of debt will be brought upon our people.— Letter 5, 1905 .