My brethren and sisters, let us see that our spiritual assets are increasing and that our spiritual liabilities are decreasing; that in spite of poverty, disappointments and financial reverses, we do increase in faith, keeping always in mind the saying of the Master, “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” We can show our love for the Master by keeping his commandments. – John Wells, “Conference Report,” October 1933, Third Day-Morning Meeting, p.93