p. 5 | Whom Shall We Heed? by E. N. Vaughan

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 22, 1911

Whom Shall We Heed?

By E. N. Vaughan

E. N. VAUGHAN

There is something of vital importance connected with our attitude toward the requirements of our Lord. Our Elder Brother, the Lord Jesus Christ, is our nearest and best neighbor as well as our Master. It is true that he is invisible; nevertheless he is ever present. He does not sit at our table, and partake of our food, as do our invited guests. “If I were hungry,” he says, “I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof.” But there is one thing he requires of us: “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house.” One who fails to do this is truly coveting that which belongs to his Master. He is choosing to obey his own will or desire rather than the plain requirements of God. In so doing he ranges himself on the side of the adversary. God's ministers are to be supported in order that his work be not hindered. Their time is given to the ministry, and the portion of our income belonging to God is set apart for that special purpose. No one can afford to parley with Satan on this subject. One who does so is placing his feet on sinking sand. A full tithe is needed just now; for the harvest is white, and the laborers are few. Which master shall we obey? Whom shall we heed?

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