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Besides the tithe the Lord demands the first fruits of
all our increase. These He has reserved in order that His
work in the earth may be amply sustained. The Lord's
servants are not to be limited to a meagre supply. His
messengers should not be handicapped in their work of
holding forth the word of life. As they teach the truth
they should have means to invest for the advancement
of the work, which must be done at the right time in
order to have the best and most saving influence. Deeds
of mercy must be done; the poor and suffering must be
aided. Gifts and offerings should be appropriated for
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this purpose. Especially in new fields, where the standard
of truth has never yet been uplifted, this work must be
done. If all the professed people of God, both old and
young, would do their duty, there would be no dearth
in the treasury. If all would pay a faithful tithe and
devote to the Lord the first fruits of their increase, there
would be a full supply of funds for His work. But the
law of God is not respected or obeyed, and this has
brought a pressure of want.
