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Counsels on Stewardship
from the hand of God the celestial torch which searches the heart,
revealing the need of an abiding Christ.—
The Review and Herald,
January 31, 1907
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Expands the Heart, Unites With Christ
The offerings of the poor, given through self-denial to aid in extend-
ing the precious light of saving truth, will not only be a sweet-smelling
savor to God, and wholly acceptable to Him as a consecrated gift, but
the very act of giving expands the heart of the giver, and unites him
more fully to the Redeemer of the world. He was rich; but for our
sakes He became poor, that we through His poverty might be made
rich. The smallest sums given cheerfully by those who are in limited
circumstances are fully as acceptable to God, and even of more value
in His sight, than the offerings of the rich who can bestow their thou-
sands, and yet exercise no self-denial and feel no lack.—
The Review
and Herald, October 31, 1878
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Giving With Cheerful Alacrity
The spirit of Christian liberality will strengthen as it is exercised,
and will not need to be unhealthfully stimulated. All who possess this
spirit, the spirit of Christ, will with cheerful alacrity press their gifts
into the Lord’s treasury. Inspired by love for Christ and for the souls
for whom He has died, they feel an intense earnestness to act their part
with fidelity.—
The Review and Herald, May 16, 1893
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