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“Freely Ye Have Received, Freely Give”
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us. Think of the care He gives the earth, sending the rain and sun
shine in their season, to cause vegetation to flourish. He bestows
His favors on the just and on the unjust. Shall not the recipients of
His blessings show their gratitude by giving of their means to help
suffering humanity?
There are many souls to be brought to the saving knowledge
of the truth. The prodigal is far from his Father’s house, perishing
with hunger. He is to be the object of our compassion. Do you ask:
“How does God regard those who are perishing in their sins?” I point
you to Calvary. God “gave His only-begotten Son, that whosoever
believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John
3:16
. Think of the Saviour’s matchless love. While we were yet
sinners, Christ died to save us from eternal death. In return for the
great love wherewith Christ has loved you, you are to bring to Him
your thank offering. You are to make a gratitude offering of yourself.
Your time, your talents, your means—all are to flow to the world in a
tide of love for the saving of the lost. Jesus has made it possible for
you to accept His love and in happy co-operation with Him to work
under its fragrant influence. He requires you to use your possessions
in unselfish service, that His plan for the salvation of souls shall be
carried forward with power. He expects you to give your undivided
energies to His work.
Would you make your property secure? Place it in the hand that
bears the nailprint of the crucifixion. Retain it in your possession,
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and it will be to your eternal loss. Give it to God, and from that
moment it bears His inscription. It is sealed with His immutability.
Would you enjoy your substance? Then use it for the blessing of the
suffering.
The World’s Need of Help
The magnitude of our work calls for willing liberality on the
part of the people of God. In Africa, in China, in India, there are
thousands, yes, millions, who have not heard the message of the
truth for this time. They must be warned. The islands of the sea are
waiting for a knowledge of God. In these islands schools are to be
established to prepare students to go to higher schools within reach,