Giving Wisely

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Apr 20, 1904

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 30, No. 16.

In the many appeals for means which are coming before Christian people in these days, it is well to make inquiry as to both the worthiness and the wisdom of the asker and the object. A worthy person may be actuated by an unselfish motive to ask for means to do an unwise work, a work which he is totally unfitted to do. It would not be wise to put means into his hands for that purpose. On the other hand, a call may be made for means for a very worthy object, but the one who is promoting it may have only selfish objects in view. It would be better to dispense means or money through different channels. God asks His stewards not only to give liberally, but to use wisely. If, after using proper precautions, one is deceived, he may safely leave it all with God.