Daily Reading for Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Scripture: Proverbs 19:17
"He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again."
Meditation:
Reference(s):
1 Education, p. 141.
2 Testimonies, vol. 5, p. 133.
"He who makes this investment lays up double treasure. Besides that which, however wisely improved, he must leave at last, he is amassing wealth for eternityÑthat treasure of character which is the most valuable possession of earth or heaven." 1
"The word of God is our standard. Every act of love, every word of kindness, every prayer in behalf of the suffering and oppressed, is reported before the eternal throne and placed on heaven's imperishable record. The divine word pours light into the most darkened understanding, and that light makes the most cultivated feel their inefficiency and sinfulness." 2