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… Lord's money in riotous enjoyment, so called; they are not gaining an experience of self-denial, but spending money on vanities, and are failing to bear the …

… most money, to the neglect of others that the people need, I ask, In what sense is theirs a missionary work? Where is the missionary spirit, the spirit of self-sacrifice …

… enough money in the treasury to sustain the number of workers that ought to be in the field. There would be more money if all would work in accordance with Christ's …

… , take money consecrated to religious purposes, and use it for his own advantage, soothing his conscience by saying that he will repay it at some future time …

… most money, to the neglect of others that the people need, I ask, In what sense is theirs a missionary work? Where is the missionary spirit, the spirit of self-sacrifice …

… the money taken for books, money that belonged to their employers. They made false statements; and some even committed theft, forgery, and robbery. Several …

… Lord's money in riotous enjoyment, so-called; they are not gaining an experience in self-denial, but are spending money on vanities, and are failing to bear …

… venture. Money seems to them to be a dead loss that does not bring immediate returns when invested in the work of saving souls. The very means that is now so sparingly …

… God's money in purchasing needless articles. Your money means the salvation of souls. Then let it not be spent for gems, for gold, or precious stones....

… spending money in purchasing goods, “Am I glorifying God, or am I simply gratifying a human desire? Shall I invest this money which I hold in my hand to please …

When you expend money consider, “Am I encouraging prodigality?” When you give to the poor and wretched consider, “Am I helping them, or hurting them?” ...

Chapter 39—Forbidden Money-Raising Methods

Side Lines —Some have brought themselves and their families into most distressing circumstances through poor management in book canvassing. They have run in debt, and have borrowed money of men not of our faith.

… . The money that is spent for tobacco would support all the missions in the world; the means worse than wasted upon strong drink would educate the youth now …

… tribute money for the king must be forthcoming in its season. To add to the distress of the poor, the more wealthy took advantage of their necessity, obtaining …

… the money they would otherwise spend for liquor, tobacco, or like indulgences, be devoted to the relief of the sick, poor, or for the training of children and …

I have been shown that our publications should be printed in different languages and sent to every civilized country, at any cost. What is the value of money at this time, in comparison with the value of souls? ...

Influence of Our Publications —I have been shown that our publications should be printed in different languages and sent to every civilized country, at any cost. What is the value of money at this time, in comparison with the value of souls? ...

… requires money to carry the message of warning to the cities. It is sometimes necessary to hire at large expense the most popular halls, in order that we may …

Borrow Funds at Interest Rather Than Stop the Work.— Rather than have the work in New York interrupted, I would hire [i.e., borrow] money and pay interest on it, in order to carry the work forward.— Letter 141, 1901 ( Manuscript Releases 4:319 ).