Chapter 20—Reaching The Wealthy And Influential
Not to Be Neglected
There is a work to be done for the wealthy. They need to be
awakened to their responsibility as those intrusted with the gifts of
heaven. They need to be reminded that they must give an account to
Him who shall judge the living and the dead. The wealthy man needs
your labor in the love and fear of God. Too often he trusts in his riches,
and feels not his danger. The eyes of his mind need to be attracted to
things of enduring value.—
Christ’s Object Lessons, 230
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Those who stand high in the world for their education, wealth, or
calling, are seldom addressed personally in regard to the interests of
the soul. Many Christian workers hesitate to approach these classes.
But this should not be. If a man were drowning, we would not stand
by and see him perish because he was a lawyer, a merchant, or a
judge. If we saw persons rushing over a precipice, we would not
hesitate to urge them back, whatever might be their position or calling.
Neither should we hesitate to warn men of the peril of the soul. None
should be neglected because of their apparent devotion to worldly
things.—
Christ’s Object Lessons, 230, 231
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We are to have travail of soul for those who are in high places; we
are to extend to them the gracious invitation to come to the marriage
feast.—
The Southern Watchman, March 15, 1904
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The Lord desires that moneyed men shall be converted, and act as
His helping hand in reaching others. He desires that those who can
help in the work of reform and restoration shall see the precious light
of truth and be transformed in character, and led to use their intrusted
capital in His service. He would have them invest the means He has
lent them, in doing good, in opening the way for the gospel to be
preached to all classes nigh and afar off.—
Testimonies for the Church
9:114
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Those who belong to the higher ranks of society are to be sought
out with tender affection and brotherly regard. Men in business life, in
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