Russell, first president of the Watch Tower Society, wrote: “Each one is to consider himself as appointed by the Lord the steward of his own time, influence, money, etc., and each is to seek to use these talents to the best of his ability, to the Master’s glory. ” ​ — The New Creation, page 345.
Rasels, pirmais Sargtorņa biedrības prezidents, rakstīja: ” Katra pienākums ir uzskatīt, ka viņš ir Kunga iecelts sava laika, ietekmes, naudas u.tml. pārvaldnieks, un katra pienākums ir darīt visu, lai izlietotu šos talantus pēc iespējas labāk, Kungam par godu. ” ( The New Creation, 345. lappuse.)