112. With True Dignity
Today’s reading: “The Ministry of Healing” pp. 215, 216.
Today we look at presenting “stewardship” to the rich
Yesterday we learned,
- Let them keep doing all the business and charitable things they already do. They can do a better job of running their business than we can.
- Ask just for the money they now waste on intemperate vices.
How do we do that?
- Simply present the gospel i.e. present the self-sacrificing love of Christ, as seen on the cross.
- Bear yourself with dignity
- Remember angels are our companions.
- Memorise Scripture especially the words of Christ to the rich
- Do your duty bravely and faithfully
- Make it plain, “God expects you to relieve suffering humanity.” (i.e. stewardship)
The work is difficult but remember Matthew 19:26; with God all things, even the salvation of the rich, are possible. Miracles will occur, the great of the world will be reached.
God will convert men who occupy responsible places, men of intellect and influence. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, many will be led to accept the divine principles.
First they give their time and money to help us relieve the poor. Then, they will be drawn to Christ and converted.
Once converted, they will use their influence work for other rich people.
This is important, it shows us the progression of working with the rich. The first step, they work alongside us for the poor. The second step is they reach the rich.
So we end this section with the great, Christ-uplifting promise,
Only eternity will reveal what has been accomplished by this kind of ministry — how many souls, sick with doubt and tired of worldliness and unrest, have been brought to the great Restorer, who longs to save to the uttermost all that come unto Him. Christ is a risen Saviour, and there is healing in His wings.
