LAY UP FOR YOURSELVES TREASURES.
It is an erroneous idea that God does not wish his children to be "rich." He is really more anxious that they shall be truly "well off" than they are themselves. But his desires and plans for them embrace their permanent well-being in those "everlasting habitations" where he anticipates their "reign with him," as well as their temporary interests in this world that is passing away. Hence he counsels such investments of time, talents, labor and money, as shall have the practical effect of sending them on before, there to await our coming home. "Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosoms." "In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thy hand." "Sow beside all waters." Do good unto all men as you have opportunity." "Whether ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."