Chapter 57—Economy and Self-Denial Economy in the outlay of means is an excellent branch of Christian wisdom. This matter is not sufficiently considered by those who occupy responsible positions in our institutions. Money is an excellent gift of God. In the hands of His children it is food for the hungry, drink for the thirsty, and raiment for the naked; it is a defense for the oppressed and a means of health to the sick. Means should not be needlessly or lavishly expended for the gratification of pride or ambition. {4T 571.1}

(571) Økonomisering når det gælder udbetaling af midler, er en fremragende branche i kristen visdom. Dette emne tages der ikke tilstrækkeligt hensyn til, af dem som har ansvarsbetyngede stillinger på vore institutioner. Penge er en fremragende gave fra Gud. I hans børns hænder er det mad for sultne, drikke for tørstige og klæder for nøgne; det er et forsvar for de nedtrykte og et sundhedsmiddel for den syge. Midler skal ikke være unødige eller ødsles til at tilfredsstille stolthed eller ærgerrighed.