Response of an Aroused Conscience
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Pale at Thought of Withheld Tithe
Many, many have lost the spirit of self-denial and sacrifice. They
have been burying their money in temporal possessions. There are men
whom God has blessed, whom He is testing to see what response they
will make to His benefits. They have withheld their tithes and offerings
until their debt to the Lord God of hosts has become so great that they
grow pale at the thought of rendering to the Lord His own,—a just
tithe. Make haste, brethren, you have now the opportunity to be honest
with God; delay not.—
General Conference Daily Bulletin, February
28, 1893
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Facing the New Year
What of your stewardship? Have you during the past year robbed
God in tithes and offerings? Look at your well-filled barns, at your
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cellars stored with the good things the Lord has given you, and ask
yourselves whether you have returned to the Giver that which belongs
to Him. If you have robbed the Lord, make restitution. As far as
possible, make the past right, and then ask the Saviour to pardon you.
Will you not return to the Lord His own, before this year, with its
burden of record, has passed into eternity?—
The Review and Herald,
December 23, 1902
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Restitution With Contrition
Wherever there has been any neglect on your part to give back to
the Lord His own, repent with contrition of soul, and make restitution,
lest His curse rest upon you.... When you have done what you can
on your part, withholding nothing that belongs to your Maker, you
may ask Him to provide means to send the message of truth to the
world.—
The Review and Herald, January 20, 1885
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Jacob’s Fidelity
Jacob made his vow [
Genesis 28:20-22
] while refreshed by the
dews of grace, and invigorated by the presence and assurance of God.
After the divine glory had passed away, he had temptations, like men
in our time; but he was faithful to his vow, and would not harbor