Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers - Ellen G. White

that there are many who are withholding their
tithes altogether, and others are withholding a part,
and yet the great missionary work increases year
by year. We should learn to economize in our
household expenditures. No needless expenses
should be incurred; because want and
wretchedness, poverty and misery of every
description press upon our notice, and we are
called upon to help those who are needy and
distressed. We must see that those who need food
and clothing are supplied, that those who are in
soul poverty may understand the goodness of
salvation.
Earnest Work
It is when we are engaged in earnest work,
working according to our several abilities, that God
manifests Himself to us, and gives us grace for
grace. A working church in travail for souls will be
a praying church, a believing church, and a
receiving church. A church whose members are
found upon their knees before God, supplicating
His mercy, seeking Him daily, is a church that is
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