The sacrifices and offerings of the children of Israel were commanded to be without blemish or spot, the best of the flock; and every one of the people was required to share in this work. The work of God for this time will be extensive. If you build a house for the Lord, do not offend and limit Him by casting in your lame offerings. Put the very best offering into a house built for God. Let it be the very best you have; show an interest to make it convenient and comfortable. Some think that this is of no consequence because time is so short. Then carry out the same in your dwellings, and in all your worldly arrangements. {1T 196.2}

Israels børn fik pålæg om, at deres ofre og gaver skulle være uden fejl eller lyde, det bedste i hjorden og det forlangtes, at enhver iblandt hans folk skulle tage del i denne gerning. Guds værk i denne tid vil blive vidtomfattende. Dersom I bygger et hus for Herren, undlad så at krænke ham og begrænse ham ved at komme med jeres lydefulde ofre. Læg det allerbedste offer i et hus, der bygges for Gud. Lad det være det allerbedste, I har; vis interesse for at indrette det praktisk og bekvemt. Nogle mener, at dette er uden betydning, fordi tiden er kort. Lad så det samme hensyn gøre sig gældende i jeres boliger og i alle jeres timelige foretagender.