![]() ![]() That the great apostle succeeded in this effort appears from Romans 15:25-31. And in the texts quoted from the second epistle he shows the motives that should actuate them in this work. In the text cited from 1 Corinthians 16, he proposes the method which should be adopted by the churches in the prosecution of this object. It was fifteen years after this, that Paul wrote to the Corinthians to engage them also in this benevolent work. Hence when Agabus stood up at Antioch, and signified by the Spirit that there should be a great dearth throughout the world, “the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judea which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Paul.” Acts 11:27-30. They had expended their means in the cause of God at the very commencement of the work, and were thus reduced to poverty. We may learn from Acts 2:44, 45 4:32-37, the reason why such assistance was needed by that church. These texts relate to one purpose which the apostle was endeavoring to accomplish, which was, to send relief to the poor saints which dwelt at Jerusalem. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give not grudgingly, or of necessity for God loveth the cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:5-7. ![]() But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. “That the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not of covetousness. For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened but by an equality,” etc. “For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he nath not. “Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.” 1 Corinthians 16:2. ARSH November 29, 1864, page 1.7 Systematic Benevolence I know thou wilt not, canst not, answer, No. Unless thou dost a blessing, Lord, bestow “Abide with me.” The tempter’s power is strong, The thorns are springing up, and clouds appear Īnd I am sinking fast, and filled with fear. The way is long and dark, and often drear Thy presence, Lord, for I am faint and lone. “Abide with me,” the day is past and gone ARSH November 29, 1864, page 1.2 “Abide with Me.” ARSH November 29, 1864, page 1.1Īddress Elder JAMES WHITE, Battle Creek, Michigan. The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association. BATTLE CREEK, MICH., THIRD-DAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1864. “Here is the Patience of the Saints Here are they that keep the Commandments of God, and the Faith of Jesus.” ![]()
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