Our offices are suffering for the want of men of stability and firmness. As I was shown from room to room I saw that the work was conducted with indifference. Losses are sustained at every position of trust. The lack of thoroughness is apparent. While some have borne the burdens of care and responsibility, others, instead of sharing these burdens, have pursued a course to increase anxiety and care. Those who have not learned the lesson of economy, and acquired the habit of making the most of their time in childhood and youth will not be prudent and economical in any business in which they engage. It is a sin to neglect to so improve our faculties that they may be used to the glory of God. All have responsibilities to bear; not one can be excused. {4T 453.2}

Vore virksomheder mangler stabile og fastfunderede folk. Da jeg fik vist det, fra lokale til lokale så jeg at arbejdet blev ført med ligegyldighed. Der tabes ved alle betroede stillinger. Manglen på grundighed er tydelig. Medens nogle har båret ansvarstunge byrder, har andre i stedet for at dele disse byrder, øget bekymringerne. Dem som (454) ikke har lært sparsommelighedens lektie og fået hvad de vil have i deres barndom og ungdom, vil ikke være forstandige og økonomiske i hvad de har med at gøre. Det er en synd at ikke udnytte vore evner, så de kan bruges til Guds ære. Alle har ansvar at bære, ingen kan fritages.