David well understood from whom came all his bounties. Would that those of this day who rejoice in a Saviour’s love could realize that their silver and gold are the Lord’s and should be used to promote His glory, not grudgingly retained to enrich and gratify themselves. He has an indisputable right to all that He has lent His creatures. All that they possess is His. {4T 78.3}

David forstod godt, fra hvem al hans overflod kom. Vi ville ønske, at alle, som i dag fryder sig over Frelserens kærlighed, kunne forstå, at deres sølv og guld er Herrens og bør bruges til at fremme hans sag, så at de ikke af uvillighed holder det tilbage for at berige og tilfredsstille sig selv. Han har en uomtvistelig ret til alt, hvad han har lånt sine skabninger. Alt, hvad de besidder, tilhører ham.