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man instructed of God at every step. Daniel, while prime minister of
the kingdom of Babylon, was a prophet of God, receiving the light of
heavenly inspiration. His life is an illustration of what every Christian
business man may be....
* * * * *
At this time God’s cause is in need of men and women who possess
rare qualifications and good administrative powers; men and women
who will make patient, thorough investigation of the needs of the work
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in various fields; those who have a large capacity for work; those who
possess warm, kind hearts, cool heads, sound sense, and unbiased
judgment; those who are sanctified by the Spirit of God, and can
fearlessly say No, or Yea and amen, to propositions; those who have
strong convictions, clear understanding, and pure, sympathetic hearts;
those who practice the words, “All ye are brethren;” [
Matthew 23:8
.]
those who strive to uplift and restore fallen humanity.—
Testimonies
for the Church 7:246-249
.
* * * * *
Not a few ministers are neglecting the very work that they have
been appointed to do. Why are those who are set apart for the work of
the ministry placed on committees and boards? Why are they called
upon to attend so many business meetings, many times at great distance
from their fields of labor? Why are not business matters placed in the
hands of business men? The ministers have not been set apart to do
this work. The finances of the cause are to be managed by men of
ability; but ministers are set apart for another line of work....
Ministers are not to be called hither and thither to attend board
meetings for the purpose of deciding common business questions.
Many of our ministers have done this work in the past, but it is not the
work in which the Lord wishes them to engage. Too many financial
burdens have been placed on them. When they try to carry these
burdens, they neglect to fulfil the gospel commission. God looks upon
this as a dishonor to His name.—
Testimonies for the Church 7:254,
255
.
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