Each member of the different families in our churches who believes the truth may act a part in its advancement by cheerfully adopting systematic benevolence. “Let every one of you lay by him in store [by himself at home], ... that there be no gatherings when I come.” The burden of urging and pressing individuals to give of their means was not designed to be the work of God’s ministers. The responsibility should rest upon every individual who enjoys the belief of the truth. “Let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him.” Every member of the family, from the oldest down to the youngest, may take part in this work of benevolence. {3T 411.3} The offerings of little children may be acceptable and pleasing to God. In accordance with the spirit that prompts the gifts will be the value of the offering. The poor, by following the rule of the apostle and laying by a small sum every week, help to swell the treasury, and their gifts are wholly acceptable to God; for they make just as great, and even greater, sacrifices than their more wealthy brethren. The plan of systematic benevolence will prove a safeguard to every family against temptations to spend means for needless things, and especially will it prove a blessing to the rich by guarding them from indulging in extravagances. {3T 412.1}

Hvert medlem i de forskellige familier i vore menigheder som tror sandheden bør gøre en del i fremskyndelsen ved at de med glæde antager den systematiske godgørenheds plan. »Hver første dag i ugen skal enhver af jer lægge noget til side hjemme..... for at der ikke først skal finde indsamlinger sted, når jeg kommer.« Opgaven at tilskynde og presse personer til at give af deres midler er ikke tiltænkt Guds værks tjenere. Ansvaret (412) bør ligge på enhver enkeltperson som glæder sig over sandhedens tro. »Hver første dag i ugen skal enhver af jer lægge noget til side hjemme og samle, hvad han får lykke til.« Ethvert medlem i familien, fra den ældste ned til den yngste, må tage del i dette godgørenhedsarbejde.