By our churches there is a work to be done of which many have little idea, a work as yet almost untouched. “I was an hungered,” Christ says, “and ye gave Me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave Me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took Me in: naked, and ye clothed Me: I was sick, and ye visited Me; I was in prison, and ye came unto Me.” Matthew 25:35, 36. Some think that if they give money to this work, it is all they are required to do; but this is an error. Donations of money cannot take the place of personal ministry. It is right to give our means, and many more should do this; but according to their strength and opportunities, personal service is required of all. {6T 275.2}

For vore menigheder er der et arbejde at udføre, som mange har ringe begreb om, et arbejde, som endnu henligger næsten urørt. »Jeg var sulten,« sagde Kristus, »og I gav mig at spise; jeg var tørstig og I gav mig at drikke; jeg var fremmed og I tog jer af mig; jeg var nøgen og I gav mig klæder; jeg var syg og I så til mig; jeg var i fængsel og I besøgte mig.« Matt. 25,35-36. Nogle mener, at når de giver penge til dette arbejde, så er det alt, hvad der kræves af dem; men dette er en fejltagelse. Pengegaver kan ikke erstatte personlig tjeneste. Vi gør ret, når vi giver af vore midler og mange flere skulle gøre dette; men (276) personlig tjeneste kræves af alle i forhold til deres kræfter og anledninger.