Section 6—Counsel to Burden Bearers“As every man hath received thegift, even so minister the sameone to another, as good stewardsof the manifold grace of God.”1 Peter 4:10.Ministers and Business MattersI have been instructed in regard to the importance of our ministers’ keeping free from responsibilities that should be largely borne by businessmen. In the night season I was in an assembly consisting of a number of our brethren who bear the burden of the work. They were deeply perplexed over financial affairs and were consulting as to how the work could be managed most successfully. Some thought that the number of workers might be limited and yet all the results essential be realized. One of the brethren occupying a position of responsibility was explaining his plans and stating what he desired to see accomplished. Several others presented matters for consideration. Then One of dignity and authority arose, and proceeded to state principles for our guidance. {7T 246.1}

(246) [Jeg er blevet undervist om betydningen af at vore prædikanter afholder sig fra ansvar som hovedsageligt skulle bæres af forretningsmænd. I nattens timer befandt jeg mig i en forsamling, bestående af en del af vore brødre som bærer byrder i virksomheden. De var dybt besværet over økonomiske spørgsmål og rådslog om, hvordan virksomheden kunne ledes på den bedste måde. Nogle mente at antallet af arbejdere kunne begrænses og alle væsentlige resultater alligevel opnås. En af brødrene, som besad en ansvarsfuld stilling, gjorde rede for sine planer og omtalte hvad han ønskede der skulle gøres. Flere andre fremlagde planer til overvejelse. Da rejste der sig een som var i besiddelse af værdighed og myndig autoritet og begyndte at tale om principper til vejledning for os.