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Counsels on Stewardship
his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhor-
reth.” Covetous attributes are ever opposed to the exercise of Christian
beneficence. The fruits of selfishness always reveal themselves in a
neglect of duty, and in a failure to use God’s entrusted gifts for the
advancement of His work.—
The Review and Herald, December 1,
1896
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Death to All Piety
Christ is our example. He gave His life as a sacrifice for us, and
He asks us to give our lives as a sacrifice for others. Thus we may
cast out the selfishness which Satan is constantly striving to implant in
our hearts. This selfishness is death to all piety, and can be overcome
only by manifesting love to God and to our fellow men. Christ will
not permit one selfish person to enter the courts of heaven. No cov-
etous person can pass through the pearly gates; for all covetousness is
idolatry.—
The Review and Herald, July 11, 1899
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