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for garments to make a pleasing show is so much that might have been
used to advance the cause of God in new places. Oh, that God would
give all a true sense of what it means to be a Christian! It is to be
Christlike, and Christ lived not to please Himself.
Duty of our Conferences
Our conferences look to the schools for educated and well-trained
laborers, and they should give the schools a most hearty and intelligent
support. Light has been plainly given that those who minister in our
schools, teaching the word of God, explaining the Scriptures, educating
the students in the things of God, should be supported by the tithe
money. This instruction was given long ago, and more recently it has
been repeated again and again.
Wherever schools are established, wise managers must be provided,
“able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness,” men
who will do their very best in the various responsibilities of their
positions. Business ability they should have, but it is of still greater
importance that they walk humbly with God and are guided by the
Holy Spirit. Such men will be taught of God, and they will seek
counsel of their brethren who are men of prayer.
The managers of our schools must labor with pure motives. In their
unselfishness they will remember that other parts of the great harvest
field will require the same facilities that are provided for the school
under their care. In every plan they will remember that equality and
unity are to be preserved. They will carefully estimate the expense of
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every undertaking and will endeavor not to absorb so large an amount
of money as to deprive other fields of necessary facilities.
Too often ministers have been brought in to carry responsibilities
which they were in no way fitted to bear. Lay these responsibilities
upon men who have business tact, men who can give themselves to
business, who can visit the schools and keep an account of the financial
condition, and who can also give instruction regarding the keeping
of the accounts. The work of the school should be inspected several
times each year. Let the ministers act as counselors, but lay not on
them the financial responsibilities.