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She emphasized that we have not a dollar of the Lord's money to invest in mining enterprises in this world" (SpTB17a 12.4), urging believers instead to invest their means in the "bank of heaven" (CS 51) through the support of missions and the salvation of souls. In her writings, Ellen White specifically addressed the dangers of speculation in areas like mining stocks and real estate. She noted that even when individuals claimed they were investing to eventually help the church, the result was often that "they lost all they invested, getting nothing for their money" (15MR 67). This "feverish ambition" and exciting, absorbing, interest in speculation" (1888) was seen as a spiritual danger that blunted the discernment of those involved. Furthermore, she warned that engaging in high-risk worldly enterprises often leads to a loss of spiritual focus. She wrote that "men who profess the truth will engage in worldly enterprises, and invest much, and run great risks" (1T 691.2), yet they often fail to realize that their "unwise course has deprived the cause of God of means" (1T 691.2). For practical application, Ellen White encouraged a shift from earthly speculation to spiritual investment. She taught that "he who makes this investment lays up double treasure" (Ed 141.2), referring to the development of a "treasure of character which is the most valuable possession of earth or heaven" (Ed 141.2). Rather than seeking rapid financial gain through risky ventures, she advised that the extra expense of a second man to helpin mission fields would be "an investment that will bring returns" (Ev 70.5) in the form of saved souls. In conclusion, Ellen White's counsel suggests that any investment involving great risk or speculative "get-rich-quick" prospects should be avoided. True security and "good fruit" (CS 51) are found in using one's resources to advance God's work and develop a Christ-like character. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the responsibility of being a "steward" of God's money? • How does Ellen White define the "bank of heaven" and how one invests in it? • What specific warnings did she give to ministers regarding business and speculation? --- 📚 **hundreds of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=Investment+in+commodities)