3174.—Holiness to the Lord
By Editor
I read in the notes of the present Sabbath-school quarterly, also in "Desire of Ages," page 556, that we must have "Holiness to the Lord" on all deeds, receipts, ledger books. Does that mean our property deeds, tax receipts, and the like? The simple meaning of this is not that these words shall be written upon day-books, ledgers, deeds, receipts, bills of exchange, etc. That is not the thought of it at all; but it means that all these transactions shall be with a heart of integrity, and that all this business shall be done just right, as before the Lord. Merely writing or printing "Holiness to the Lord" upon these various books and documents, would simply mean nothing; but it does mean that if the transactions outlined in these various documents are searched out, it will be found that on our part there has been faithfulness, righteousness, and holiness in every respect.