The Duty of God’s Children
NOTE.—But one class of laborers is here named; not that this class alone suffers; but this class is representative of all others. 10. How has much of this wealth been used? "Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton." NOTE.—Increase of wealth brings increase of responsibility. But in how many cases do the immensely rich grow more tyrannous, more exacting, more careless of the needs of their fellows! As soldiers in a besieging army—when they have slaughtered the enemy and become possessed of his riches—cast off all restraint, so do many of the rich. 11. When does all this occur? 12. What is the duty of God's children at such a time? "Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh." James 5:7, 8. 13. What description of the work of the selfish rich is given by another prophet? "Thou [God] art of purer eyes than to be-