Counsels on Health - Ellen G. White

might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: but
let him that glorieth glory in this, that he
understandeth and knoweth Me, that I am the Lord
which exercise loving-kindness, judgment, and
righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I
delight, saith the Lord.” “In whom we have
redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of
sins, according to the riches of His grace.” “But my
God shall supply all your need according to His
riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” 1 Corinthians
1:30; Jeremiah 9:23, 24; Ephesians 1:7; Philippians
4:19.
Such an appeal, made in the spirit of Christ,
will not be thought impertinent. It will impress the
minds of many in the higher classes.
By efforts put forth in wisdom and love, many
a rich man may be awakened to a sense of his
responsibility and his accountability to God. When
it is made plain that the Lord expects them as His
representatives to relieve suffering humanity, many
will respond, and will give of their means and their
sympathy for the benefit of the poor. When their
17