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have something to rely upon if you should be brought into straitened
places
Another Family Advised Concerning a Savings Account—
Every week you should lay by in some secure place five or ten dollars
not to be used up unless in case of sickness. With economy you may
place something at interest. With wise management you can save
something after paying your debts
I have known a family receiving twenty dollars a week to spend
every penny of this amount, while another family of the same size,
receiving but twelve dollars a week, laid aside one or two dollars a
week, managing to do this by refraining from purchasing things which
seemed to be necessary but which could be dispensed with
Make Property Secure by Proper Will—Those who are faith-
ful stewards of the Lord’s means will know just how their business
stands, and, like wise men, they will be prepared for any emergency.
Should their probation close suddenly, they would not leave such great
perplexity upon those who are called to settle their estate.
Many are not exercised upon the subject of making their wills
while they are in apparent health. But this precaution should be taken
by our brethren. They should know their financial standing and should
not allow their business to become entangled. They should arrange
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their property in such a manner that they may leave it at any time.
Wills should be made in a manner to stand the test of law. After
they are drawn, they may remain for years and do no harm, if donations
continue to be made from time to time as the cause has need. Death
will not come one day sooner, brethren, because you have made your
will. In disposing of your property by will to your relatives, be sure
that you do not forget God’s cause. You are His agents, holding His
property; and His claims should have your first consideration. Your
wife and children, of course, should not be left destitute; provision
should be made for them if they are needy. But do not, simply because
it is customary, bring into your will a long line of relatives who are not
needy
3
Letter 5, 1877
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4
Uncopied
Letter 49, 1884
.
5
Letter 156, 1901
.
6
Testimonies For The Church 4, 482
.