“Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in measures of length, of weight, or of quantity.”(Leviticus 19:35) “Thou shalt not have in thy bag diverse weights, a great and a small. Thou shalt not have in thy house diverse measures, a great and a small.”(Deuteronomy 25:13, 14) “Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin, shall ye have.” Leviticus 19:36. A.R.V. (MH 188.1) MC VC

“Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.”(Matthew 5:42) “The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth.” Psalm 37:21. (MH 188.2) MC VC

“Give counsel, execute justice; make thy shade as the night in the midst of the noonday; hide the outcasts; betray not the fugitive.” “Let Mine outcasts dwell with thee; ... be thou a covert to them from the face of the spoiler.” Isaiah 16:3, 4 (A.R.V.) (MH 188.3) MC VC

The plan of life that God gave to Israel was intended as an object lesson for all mankind. If these principles were carried out today, what a different place this world would be! (MH 188.4) MC VC

Within the vast boundaries of nature there is still room for the suffering and needy to find a home. Within her bosom there are resources sufficient to provide them with food. Hidden in the depths of the earth are blessings for all who have courage and will and perseverance to gather her treasures. (MH 188.5) MC VC