Lightness, jesting, and joking, can only be indulged at the expense of barrenness of soul, and the loss of the favor of God. Ellen G. White barrennessexpensefavor Change image and share on social
Satan well knows that success can only attend order and harmonious action. He well knows that every thing connected with Heaven is in perfect order. Ellen G. White actionattendconnect Change image and share on social
Ministers should be Bible students. They should thoroughly furnish themselves with the evidences of our faith and hope, and then, with full control of the voice and their feelings, present these evidences in such a manner that the people can calmly weigh them, and decide upon the evidences presented. Ellen G. White biblecalmlycontrol share on social
True love is not a strong, fiery, impetuous passion. It is, on the contrary, an element calm and deep. It looks beyond mere externals, and is attracted by qualities alone. It is wise and discriminating, and its devotion is real and abiding. Ellen G. White abideattractcalm share on social
I would warn my brethren and sisters to never flatter persons because of their ability; for they cannot bear it. Self is easily exalted, and in consequence, persons lose their balance. Ellen G. White abilitybalancebear Change image and share on social
The perfection of Christian character depends wholly upon the grace and strength found alone in God. Ellen G. White characterchristiandepend Change image and share on social
We need no fanciful teaching regarding the personality of God. What God desires us to know of Him is revealed in His word and His works. The beautiful things of nature reveal His character and His power as Creator. Ellen G. White beautifulcharactercreator share on social
If Christians will obey the instructions given to them by Christ and his inspired apostles, they will adorn the religion of the Bible, and save themselves much perplexity and severe trials, which they attribute to their afflictions in consequence of believing unpopular truth. Ellen G. White adornafflictionapostle share on social
I had often sought for the peace there is in Christ, but I could not seem to find the freedom I desired. A terrible sadness rested on my heart. I could not think of anything I had done to cause me to feel sad; but it seemed to me that I was not good enough to enter Heaven, that such a thing would be altogether too much for me to expect. Ellen G. White altogetherchristdesire share on social
Every act, every deed of justice and mercy and benevolence, makes heavenly music in Heaven. Ellen G. White actbenevolencedeed Change image and share on social