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give to the work. God is a God of justice, and if the ministers receive
a salary for their work, their wives, who devote themselves just as
interestedly to the work as laborers together with God, should be paid
in addition to the wages their husbands receive, notwithstanding that
they may not ask this. As the devoted minister and his wife engage
in the work, they should be paid wages proportionate to the wages of
two distinct workers, that they may have means to use as they shall
see fit in the cause of God. The Lord has put His Spirit upon them
both. If the husband should die, and leave his wife, she is fitted to
continue her work in the cause of God, and receive wages for the labor
she performs.—
Manuscript Releases 5:29-31 (1898)
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Let None Feel That Women Should Not Receive Just Wages—
Select women who will act an earnest part. The Lord will use intel-
ligent women in the work of teaching. And let none feel that these
women, who understand the Word, and who have ability to teach,
should not receive remuneration for their labors. They should be paid
as verily as are their husbands. There is a great work for women to
do in the cause of present truth. Through the exercise of womanly
tact and a wise use of their knowledge of Bible truth, they can remove
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difficulties that our brethren cannot meet. We need women workers to
labor in connection with their husbands, and should encourage those
who wish to engage in this line of missionary effort.—
Evangelism,
491 (1909)
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Proper Compensation for Work of Women—If a woman is ap-
pointed by the Lord to do a certain work, her work should be estimated
according to its value. Some may think it good policy to allow per-
sons to devote their time and labor to the work without compensation.
But God does not sanction such arrangements. When self-denial is
required because of a dearth of means, the burden is not to rest wholly
upon a few persons. Let all unite in the sacrifice.—
Testimonies for the
Church 7:207, 208 (1902)
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Sacrificing Not to Be Limited to Faithful Women—A great
work is to be done in our world, and every talent is to be used in
accordance with righteous principles. If a woman is appointed by the
Lord to do a certain work, her work is to be estimated according to its
value. Every laborer is to receive his or her just due.—
Evangelism,
491 (1898)
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