Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists

faithfulness."[11]
A deep satisfaction and joy comes from the
assurance that on everything invested for the
salvation of those for whom He died, the Master
inscribes, "'Inasmuch as you did it to one of the
least of these My brethren, you did it to Me'" (Matt.
25:40). "There is nothing too precious for us to
give to Jesus. If we return to Him the talents of
means which He has entrusted to our keeping, He
will give more into our hands. Every effort we
make for Christ will be rewarded by Him, and
every duty we perform in His name will minister to
our own happiness."[12]
A Blessing to Others
True stewards bless all whom they contact.
They execute Paul's stewardship injunction,
"Command them to do good, to be rich in good
deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In
this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as
a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they
may take hold of the life that is truly life" (1 Tim.
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