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Ministry to the Rich
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elaborate arguments and discussion of theories, and in simplicity
pointed men and women to Christ as the Savior of sinners.
Writing to the Corinthians of his work among them, he said:
“I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of
speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. For I
determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ
and Him crucified. ... My speech and my preaching were not with
persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the
Spirit and of power, that your faith should not be in the wisdom of
men but in the power of God.”
1 Corinthians 2:1-5
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Again, in his letter to the Romans, he says: “I am not ashamed
of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for
everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.”
Romans 1:16
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Let those who work for the higher classes bear themselves with
true dignity, remembering that angels are their companions. Let
them keep the treasure house of mind and heart filled with “It is
written.” Hang in memory’s hall the precious words of Christ. They
are to be valued far above gold or silver.
Christ said that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye
of a needle than for the rich to enter the kingdom of God. In the
work for this class many discouragements will be presented, many
heartsickening revelations will be made. But all things are possible
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with God. He can and will work through human agencies upon the
minds of people whose lives have been devoted to money getting.
There are miracles to be wrought in genuine conversion, miracles
that are not now discerned. The greatest men and women of the
earth are not beyond the power of a wonder-working God. If those
who are workers together with Him will do their duty bravely and
faithfully, God will convert people who occupy responsible places,
persons of intellect and influence. Through the power of the Holy
Spirit, many will be led to accept the divine principles.
When it is made plain to them that the Lord expects them as
His representatives to relieve suffering humanity, many will respond
and will give of their means and their sympathies for the benefit
of the poor. As their minds are thus drawn away from their selfish
interests, many will surrender themselves to Christ. With their
talents of influence and means they will gladly unite in the work of