Testimonies for the Church, Volume 2 - Ellen G. White

are the more wealthy. They do not sense their
danger. They apply the stirring reproofs addressed
in the word of God to the lovers of this world, to
the rich alone, while they themselves may be in
even greater danger than the more wealthy.
Whether they have much or little, all are required
to put their talents out to the exchangers, that when
the Master comes He may receive His own with
usury. They are also required to maintain a
consecration to God and an unselfish interest in His
cause and work. Seeking first the kingdom of God
and His righteousness, they are to believe His
promise that all things shall be added. In
comparison with every other consideration the
salvation of the souls of their fellow men should be
primary, but this is not generally the case. If there
is a neglect anywhere, it is the cause of God that
must suffer. God has lent men talents, not to foster
their pride, or to excite in them envy, but to be used
by them to His glory. He has made these men
agents to disperse the means with which to carry
forward the work of the salvation of men. Christ
has given them an example in His life. He left all
His heavenly riches and splendor, and for our sakes
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