Messenger of the Lord

Influenced by Others?

Throughout her ministry Ellen White had to contend with those who asserted that she reflected the gossip and bias of others, not divine revelation. While her husband James was alive, her enemies accused him of being the dominant influence on her. 36 After his death, her son and counselor, W. C. White, was often accused of exercising inappropriate influence, even by his brother Edson. 37 MOL 482.1

Ellen White responded to these charges, acknowledging the “unpleasant duty” to “reprove wrongs” but that she was “compelled by the Spirit of God” and not by other human beings. 38 MOL 482.2