"That man might not lose the blessed results of benevolence, our
Redeemer formed the plan of enlisting him as His co-worker. God could
have reached His object in saving sinners without the aid of man, but
He knew that man could not be happy without acting a part in the great
work. By a chain of circumstances which would call forth his charities,
He bestows upon man the best means of cultivating benevolence, and
keeps him habitually giving to help the poor and to advance His cause.
By its necessities a ruined world is drawing forth from us talents of
means and of influence, to present to men and women the truth, of which
they are in perishing need. And as we heed these calls, by labor and by
acts of benevolence, we are assimilated to the image of Him who for our
sakes became poor. In bestowing we bless others and thus accumulate
true riches." {9T 253.5}
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