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Seventh-day Adventist Church
2003 NAB Offering Call
“Becoming Faithful Stewards”


Date:
September 13, 2003 Appeal: Fall Mission Appeal
OTHER WORLD FINANCES

One of America’s extremely wealthy individuals was the eccentric stock market millionairess, Hetty Green. On many occasions individuals would stop Hetty Green and ask her to give them advice about a certain investment. In one such situation she looked the individual in eye and said:
“The other world”
Maybe it was a flippant retort or a sincere comment, but the fact is whatever way you take it, her advice was sound. Jesus reminded his listeners two thousand years ago of the very same truth,” And don’t struggle to accumulate a lot of money on earth where insects and rust destroy and where thieves can break in and steal it. Its value is always changing, and you’ll spend all your time worrying about money and how to protect it. Focus instead on valuables that last, those you can store up in heaven where insects and rust can’t destroy them and where thieves can’t break in and steal. Remember, whatever project you invest your money in will have your attention.” [Matthew 6:19-2 1 TCW]
As you give your tithes and offerings today you can be assured that Heaven is truly a wonderful place in which to store up your treasures. The real blessing is that every dollar invested in the spreading of the Good News of salvation or the relieving of human suffering is secure in Jesus Christ.

Appeal text: “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good to all men...” [Galatians 6:9-10 KJV]

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