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them up; but their families must have food and clothing. Their time
belongs to the church of God; it is not at their own disposal. They
sacrifice the society of their families to benefit others; and yet some
who are benefited by their labors are indifferent to their wants. I
saw that it is doing injustice to such to let them pass on and deceive
themselves. They think they are approved of God, when He despises
their selfishness. Not only will these selfish ones be called to render an
account to God for the use they have made of their Lord’s money, but
all the depression and heartache which they have brought upon God’s
chosen servants, and which have crippled their efforts, will be set to
the account of the unfaithful stewards.
The True Witness declares: “I know thy works.” The selfish, cov-
etous heart will be tested. Some are not willing to devote to God a
very small portion of the increase of their earthly treasure. They would
start back with horror if you should speak of the principal. What have
they sacrificed for God? Nothing. They profess to believe that Jesus is
coming; but their works deny their faith. Every person will live out all
the faith he has. Falsehearted professor, Jesus knows thy works. He
hates your stinted offerings, your lame sacrifices.
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