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Again, in his letter to the Romans, he says:

Paul expresses his unashamed confidence in the gospel in his letter to the Romans. This is a brief narrative transition introducing a scriptural quote.

“I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” Romans 1:16 .

The gospel of Christ is the power of God unto salvation for all who believe. This paragraph consists of a direct biblical quotation from Romans.

Let those who work for the higher classes bear themselves with true dignity, remembering that angels are their companions. Let them keep the treasure house of mind and heart filled with, “It is written.” Hang in memory's hall the precious words of Christ. They are to be valued far above gold or silver.

Workers for the wealthy should maintain dignity, rely on angelic companionship, and store their minds with scripture. This paragraph provides spiritual counsel and encouragement for Christian workers.

Christ has said that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. In the work for this class many discouragements will be presented, many heartsickening revelations will be made. But all things are possible with God. He can and will work through human agencies upon the minds of men whose lives have been devoted to money getting.

Although it is difficult for the wealthy to enter the kingdom, divine power can work through human agencies to reach them. This paragraph addresses spiritual realities, divine agency, and the salvation of wealthy individuals.