I saw that some have excused themselves from aiding the cause of God because they were in debt. Had they closely examined their own hearts, they would have discovered that selfishness was the true reason why they brought no freewill offering to God. Some will always remain in debt. Because of their covetousness, the prospering hand of God will not be with them to bless their undertakings. They love this world better than they love the truth. They are not being fitted up and made ready for the kingdom of God. {1T 225.1}

Jeg så at nogle havde undskyldt sig selv fra hjælpe Guds sag fordi de havde gæld. De havde nøje ransaget deres egene hjerter, De ville have opdaget at selviskhed var den sande årsag til hvorfor de ingen frivillig offer bragte til Gud. Nogle vil altid være i gæld. På grund af deres begærlighed, vil Guds lykkebringende hånd ikke være hos dem, for at velsigne deres foretagender. De elsker denne verden bedre end de elsker sandheden. De er ikke blevet udrustet og gjort rede for Guds rige.