A Good Business

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Sep 1, 1904

FOR the Christian there is none better than the publishing business. In fact, it is one in which all Christians should at once earnestly engage. It is open to all, and the field is most extensive. There is no competition, but a healthful co-operation on the part of all connected with it. The capital required is large, but it is all furnished free, not even interest being demanded, while all profits go to the agent or publisher.

Nor is there any risk involved for the publication is sorely needed by every person on the globe, and returns are guaranteed, as also sure success. It is a highly honorable business, for God’s Word frequently refers to it, and in fact, enjoins entrance upon it.

1. Moses was a publisher. “I will publish the name of the Lord.” Deut. 32: 3.

2. A multitude once united in it. “The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.” Ps. 68: 11.

3. The beauty of those who engage in this business. “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; . . . and salvation.” Isa. 52: 7. Also Nahum 1: 15.

4. A cleansed leper was once very active in it. “He began to publish it [his healing] much, and to blaze abroad the matter.” Mark 1: 45.

5. A once devil-possessed man became a successful publisher. “And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.” Luke 8: 39.

6. A great territory invites effort. “And the gospel must first be published among all nations.” Mark 13: 10.

7. A general call for publishers. “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16: 15.

8. Whom and what to publish. “He that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully.” Jer. 23: 28.—Beams of Truth.