Preparing to finance the mission so it may be the missionary's own contribution, as far as is possible. It costs money to go to the various parts of the world and preach the gospel. How wonderful it would be if each future missionary were to have saved for a mission from birth. How wonderful it would be if each missionary were to totally or largely finance his or her own mission and thereby receive most of the blessings coming from missionary labors. From whatever money comes to hand through gifts or earnings, it would be wise to set apart a portion in a savings account or safe investment to be used for a mission.
Pennies make dollars, and sacrifices for a just cause make character.
Of course, if one is a convert as a teenager, the years of saving are limited. Or if the economic standards are low and opportunities are severely limited, the young person may not be able to save much, but he or she should still be governed by this policy so far as is possible and make a personal sacrifice. Our work is to preach the gospel to the world. It is not self-imposed. We are under divine commandment.