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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 11, 1910

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 87, No. 32.

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Present Worth

By S. H. CARNAHAN

S. H. CARNAHAN
BONDHOLDERS, knowing the value of an investment drawing interest for the future, will pay more than a dollar for one dollar’s worth of bonds (face value), because of the benefit that will accrue to them later. In this matter the children of this world appear to be wiser than the children of light; for they are willing to make a present sacrifice for the sake of future gain. How often have we felt that if we could, at this present time, be sure of an eternal life of bliss at the resurrection by laying down our burdens and trials, even life itself, with all our possessions, we would gladly make the exchange. Should we be less wise than the worldly business man? Ought not we to make sacrifices now, in order to prepare for the future? Should we not ask our own hearts the question, “What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” The best way to insure the future is to send our goods beforehand to the heavenly treasury, as well as to send our sins beforehand to judgment.
Some of our pioneer workers on the frontier are suffering for necessary comforts, while many in the home land do not realize their condition, and sacrifice nothing for their sakes. Such should remember the words of the Lord Jesus, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Our adversary would have us postpone this important duty and privilege until it is too late. “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”
The situation is such that we ought to see that the present worth of money put in the cause just now is far above par. The truth may be proclaimed in all countries far more easily now than a little way in the future, when it must be given under circumstances of the greatest difficulty. At that time the money that we have selfishly held for ourselves will be a menace to us.
Knowing these things, and the truths for this last generation, shall we not strive to follow the example of our blessed Lord, and give our money, our time, and our talents to save souls, that we may at last have the joy of seeing them in the kingdom of God?
Cabanas, Cuba.