“世界和其中所充满的都是我的”（诗50:12）。{FH.75.1}
万物的结局近了，救灵的工作必须迅速完成。为此我们在建立各种机构，传播真理，教育青年，医治病人。但自私贪财的人要问：“既然时候不多了，这一切有什么用呢？花这么多钱建出版社、学校和医疗机构岂不是同我们的信仰相抵触吗？”我们要反问：既然时候不多了，没有几年了，为什么花那么多钱在房屋和地产，或不必要而奢侈的炫耀上，同时却舍不得投资于为我们前面的大事作准备的工作上呢？……{FH.75.2}
在上帝的祝福下，书刊的作用不可低估。……要将各出版社维持下来，使真理的信息传遍世上各国。{FH.75.3}
我们建立了许多学校，使我们的青少年和儿童可以受到必需的教育和训练，预备他们经受那不久就要临到每个人的鉴察人心的考验。在这些学校中，圣经应当成为主要的学习课程。应当注意道德力和智力的发展。我们希望在这些学校中可以预备许多认真的工人，把真理的亮光传给坐在黑暗中的人。{FH.75.4}
在医疗机构中，我们给病人提供可以受益于自然疗法的场所，而不是给他们服用致命的药物。许多受益于自然疗法的人会乐于顺从真理的影响。……{FH.75.5}
按上帝的旨意使用财富是一大福气。但自私的心却能使拥有财富成为一个严重的咒诅。……那些在今生获致最真实快乐的人，是会利用上帝的恩惠而不滥用之的人。……{FH.75.6}
上帝是宇宙的合法主宰。万有都属于祂。人所享有的每一个福气都是上帝慈善的结果。……祂有权吩咐我们把祂所委托给我们本金中最好的部分给祂。我们若这样承认祂的合法主权和仁厚的天意安排，祂已在圣言中保证要祝福余剩的部分。——《评论与通讯》，1882年5月16日。{FH.75.7}
Give to God What Is His, March 4
The world is Mine, and all its fullness.?Psalm 50:12.?{FH 75.1}[1]
The end of all things is at hand, and what is done for the salvation of souls must be done quickly. For this reason we are establishing institutions for the dissemination of the truth through the press, for the education of the young, and for the recovery of the sick. But the selfish and money-loving inquire, “What is the use of all this, when time is so short? Is it not a contradiction of our faith to spend so much in publishing houses, schools, and health institutions?” We ask in reply, If time is to continue but a few years, why invest so much in houses and lands, or in needless and extravagant display, while so meager a sum is devoted to the work of preparation for the great event before us? ...?{FH 75.2}[2]
With God’s blessing, the power of the press can hardly be overestimated.... Let the publishing houses be sustained, and the message of truth be sent out to all the nations of the earth.?{FH 75.3}[3]
Schools have been established that our youth and children may receive the education and discipline needed to prepare them for the searching test so soon to come to every soul. In these schools the Bible should be made one of the principal subjects of study. Attention should be given to the development of both the moral and intellectual powers. We hope that in these schools many earnest workers may be prepared to carry the light of truth to those who sit in darkness.?{FH 75.4}[4]
In a health institution we provide a place where the sick can enjoy the benefit of nature’s remedial agents, instead of depending upon deadly drugs. And many who thus find relief will be ready to yield to the influence of the truth....?{FH 75.5}[5]
Wealth is a great blessing if used according to the will of God. But the selfish heart can make the possession of wealth a heavy curse.... The ones who obtain the most real enjoyment in this life are those who use God’s bounty and do not abuse it....?{FH 75.6}[6]
God is the rightful owner of the universe. All things belong to Him. Every blessing which men and women enjoy is the result of divine beneficence.... He justly bids us consecrate to Him the first and best of His entrusted capital. If we thus acknowledge His rightful sovereignty and gracious providence, He has pledged His word that He will bless the remainder.—The Review and Herald, May 16, 1882.?{FH 75.7}[7]
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