For institutions as for individuals the same law holds true: They are not to become self-centered. As an institution becomes established and gains strength and influence, it is not to be constantly reaching out to secure greater facilities for itself. Of every institution, as of every individual, it is true that we receive to impart. God gives that we may give. Just as soon as an institution has gained a standing place for itself, it should reach out to aid other instrumentalities of God that are in greater need. {7T 145.2}

Både for institutioner og for det enkelte menneske gælder den samme lov: de må ikke blive optaget af sig selv. Når der bliver oprettet en institution og den vokser i styrke og indflydelse, må den ikke hele tiden søge at skaffe sig større hjælpemidler. Det gælder både for en institution som for det enkelte menneske, at vi modtager for at kunne give. Så snart en institution er kommet godt i gang, bør den søge at hjælpe andre af Guds redskaber, som er i større trang.