The Financial Future of Our Schools

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 6, 1908

The Financial Future of Our Schools

Our Saviour said that just prior to his coming there would be a time of such trouble and distress in the earth such as has never been since there was a nation. From the Scriptures it is but reasonable to suppose that one cause of this distress will be financial difficulty. It is incumbent upon our people to prepare in every way possible so that the work of the Lord may not be hindered by these financial difficulties.

One of the greatest items in this preparation is that of having our institutions free from debt. Some of our institutions which have been somewhat in debt have been enabled by borrowing from others, to carry on their work when calls have been made for the money which they owed; but in times of financial distress it is almost impossible to borrow, and it is always necessary to pay. As a consequence a school carrying a debt is greatly hindered in its work, as it is obliged to take from its treasury money which is necessary to meet running expenses. Our schools fill a most important position in the work of the Lord. They should not be hindered in any phase of their operations. In these days of prosperity we should make great efforts to relieve our schools from all indebtedness resting upon them, so that when the day of trouble and adversity comes, they may be free to carry on their God-appointed work.