The Relief of Our Schools
An Example of Liberality
When the Lord invited Israel to contribute for the building of the
tabernacle in the wilderness, there was a hearty response. The people
“came, everyone whose heart stirred him up, and everyone whom his
spirit made willing, and they brought the Lord’s offering to the work of
the tabernacle of the congregation.” They came, both men and women,
as many as were willinghearted. Men came with their gifts of gold and
silver, choice fabrics, and valuable wood. The rulers brought precious
stones, costly spices, and oil for the lights. “And all the women that
were wisehearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which
they had spun.” They brought “free offerings every morning,” until
the report was given to Moses: “The people bring much more than
enough for the service of the work, which the Lord commanded to
make.”
Exodus 35:21-25
;
36:3, 5
. This generous-hearted, willing
service was pleasing to God; and when the tabernacle was completed,
He signified His acceptance of the offering. “A cloud covered the tent
of the congregation, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.”
Exodus 40:34
.
Akin to this example of willing service has been the work done
in behalf of our schools in the publication and sale of Christ’s Object
Lessons. We rejoice that so large a number of our people have given
themselves to this work and that their efforts are proving so successful.
We rejoice that our conference and tract society officers have given
their influence and energy to this grand enterprise and that ministers,
Bible workers, colporteurs, and church members have engaged so
heartily in the special effort for the speedy relief of our schools. The
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generous, wholehearted way in which our publishing houses and our
brethren and sisters in general have taken hold of this enterprise is well
pleasing to the Lord. It is in accordance with His plan.
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