Counsels on Health - Ellen G. White

Let all who are connected with the service of
God be guarded, lest by desire for display they lead
others into indulgence and self-glorification. God
does not want any of His servants to enter into
unnecessary, expensive undertakings, which bring
heavy burdens of debt upon the people, thus
depriving them of means that would provide
facilities for the work of the Lord. So long as those
who claim to believe the truth for this time walk in
the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment,
they may expect that the Lord will give them
prosperity. But when they choose to wander from
the narrow way, they bring ruin upon themselves
and upon those who look to them for guidance.
Examples of Unselfishness
Those who lead out in the establishment of
medical institutions must set a right example. Even
if the money is in sight, they should not use more
than is absolutely needed. The Lord’s work should
be conducted with reference to the necessities of
every part of His vineyard. We are all members of
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