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believe the truth for this time walk in the way of the Lord, to do justice
and judgment, they may expect that the Lord will give them prosperity.
But when they choose to wander from the narrow way, they bring ruin
upon themselves and upon those who look to them for guidance.
Examples of Unselfishness
Those who lead out in the establishment of medical institutions
must set a right example. Even if the money is in sight, they should
not use more than is absolutely needed. The Lord’s work should
be conducted with reference to the necessities of every part of His
vineyard. We are all members of one family, children of one Father,
and the Lord’s revenue must be used with reference to the interests of
His cause throughout the world. The Lord looks upon all parts of the
field, and His vineyard is to be cultivated as a whole.
We must not absorb in a few places all the money in the treasury,
but must labor to build up the work in many places. New territory is to
be added to the Lord’s kingdom. Other parts of His vineyard are to be
furnished with facilities that will give character to the work. The Lord
forbids us to use selfish schemes in His service. He forbids us to adopt
plans that will rob our neighbor of facilities that would enable him to
act his part in representing the truth. We are to love our neighbor as
ourselves.
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Our Buildings to Represent Our Faith
We must also remember that our work is to correspond with our
faith. We believe that the Lord is soon to come, and should not our
faith be represented in the buildings we erect? Shall we put a large
outlay of money into a building that will soon be consumed in the great
conflagration? Our money means souls, and it is to be used to bring
a knowledge of the truth to those who, because of sin, are under the
condemnation of God. Then let us bind about our ambitious plans; let
us guard against extravagance or improvidence, lest the Lord’s treasury
become empty and the builders have not means to do their appointed
work.
Much more money than was necessary has been expended on our
older institutions. Those who have done this have supposed that this