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Worldly Policies vs Spirit of Prophecy (Bible / Ellen G. White) Intellectual Property Life Insurance Policy Worldly Policy Bible/EGW Intellectual Property work-for-hire employer owns IP Chapter 23—The Author’s Stewardship The Brain Worker’s Capital —Brain workers have a God-given capital. The result of their study belongs to God, not to man. If the worker faithfully gives to his employer the time for which he receives his pay, then his employer has no further claim upon him. And if by diligent and close economy of moments, he prepares other matter valuable for publication, it is his to use as he thinks will best serve the cause of God. If he gives up all but a small royalty, he has done a good work for those who handle the book, and he should not be asked to do more.—Testimonies for the Church 5:563 (1889). {CW 162.1} The Author’s Interest —God desires to bring men into direct relation...

  Chapter 23—The Author’s Stewardship The Brain Worker’s Capital —Brain workers have a God-given capital. The result of their study belongs to God, not to man. If the worker faithfully gives to his employer the time for which he receives his pay, then his employer has no further claim upon him. And if by diligent and close economy of moments, he prepares other matter valuable for publication, it is his to use as he thinks will best serve the cause of God. If he gives up all but a small royalty, he has done a good work for those who handle the book, and he should not be asked to do more.— Testimonies for the Church 5:563 (1889) . {CW 162.1} The Author’s Interest —God desires to bring men into direct relation with Himself. In all His dealings with human beings He recognizes the principle of personal responsibility. He seeks to encourage a sense of personal dependence, and to impress the need of personal guidance. His gifts are committed to men as individuals. Every man has been made ...