Those who possess the ability to write books should realize that they possess ability to invest the profits they receive. While it is right for them to place a portion in the treasury, to supply the general needs of the cause, they should feel it their duty to acquaint themselves with the necessities of the work, and with prayer to God for wisdom they should personally dispense their means where the need is greatest. Let them lead out in some line of benevolence. If their minds are under the direction of the Holy Spirit, they will have wisdom to perceive where means are needed, and in relieving this need they will be greatly blessed. {7T 178.2}

Dem som har evner til at skrive bøger, indser at de har evner til at investere det afkast de får. Selvom det er rigtigt for dem at sætte en del i skatkammeret, til at underholde de trængendes mangler, bør de anse det for deres pligt at gøre sig selv bekendt med arbejdets fornødenheder og med bøn til Gud efter visdom bør de personligt uddele deres midler hvor behovet er størst. Lad dem give i godgørenhedens tjeneste. Hvis deres tanker er under Helligåndens ledelse, vil de have visdom til at se hvor der er brug for midler og ved at afhjælpe dette behov vil de blive rigt velsignet.