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521 Christian Service, p. 35.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Many of the professed followers of Christ feel no more burden for souls than do the world. The lusts of the eye, and the pride of life, the love of display, the love …
522 Christian Service, p. 42.3 (Ellen Gould White)
Do not the Scriptures call for a more pure and holy work than we have yet seen? ... God calls upon those who are willing to be controlled by the Holy Spirit to lead …
523 Christian Service, p. 43.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The professed followers of Christ are on trial before the heavenly universe; but the coldness of their zeal and the feebleness of their efforts in God's …
524 Christian Service, p. 47.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Then all came to see my fruit. They said, “These are high-bush berries, firm and good. We did not think we could find anything on the high bushes, so we hunted for low-bush berries only, and found but few of these.”
525 Christian Service, p. 48.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Thus the day wore on, and very little was accomplished. At last I said: “Brethren, you call this an unsuccessful expedition. If this is the way you work, I do not wonder …
526 Christian Service, p. 51.5 (Ellen Gould White)
We are standing upon the threshold of great and solemn events. Prophecies are fulfilling. Strange, eventful history is being recorded in the books of heaven …
527 Christian Service, p. 54.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The world is stirred with the spirit of war. The prophecy of the eleventh chapter of Daniel has nearly reached its complete fulfillment. Soon the scenes of trouble spoken of in the prophecies will take place.— Testimonies for the Church 9:14 .
528 Christian Service, p. 58 (Ellen Gould White)
Chapter 5—The Church a Training Center
529 Christian Service, p. 58.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The greatest help that can be given our people is to teach them to work for God, and to depend on Him, not on the ministers.— Testimonies for the Church 7:19 .
530 Christian Service, p. 61.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Great care should be exercised in selecting officers for the new churches. Let them be men and women who are thoroughly converted. Let those be chosen who …
531 Christian Service, p. 62.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Who have been preparing themselves to go and work in His vineyard? God is not pleased with novices. He wants us to make the very best and highest use that is possible of the talents that He has given us.— The Review and Herald, April 2, 1889 .
532 Christian Service, p. 64.5 (Ellen Gould White)
It is necessary to their complete education that students be given time to do missionary work—time to become acquainted with the spiritual needs of the …
533 Christian Service, p. 65.5 (Ellen Gould White)
When school closes, there is opportunity for many to go out into the field as evangelistic canvassers. The faithful colporteur finds his way into many homes …
534 Christian Service, p. 67.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The world will be convinced, not by what the pulpit teaches, but by what the church lives. The minister in the desk announces the theory of the gospel; the practical piety of the church demonstrates its power.— Testimonies for the Church 7:16 .
535 Christian Service, p. 68.5 (Ellen Gould White)
It is a fatal mistake to suppose that the work of soulsaving depends alone upon the ministry. The humble, consecrated believer upon whom the Master of the …
536 Christian Service, p. 69.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Ministers, preach the truths that will lead to personal labor for those who are out of Christ. Encourage personal effort in every possible way.— Testimonies for the Church 9:124 .
537 Christian Service, p. 72.5 (Ellen Gould White)
In our churches let companies be formed for service. Let different ones unite in labor as fishers of men. Let them seek to gather souls from the corruption of the world into the saving purity of Christ's love.— Testimonies for the Church 7:21 .
538 Christian Service, p. 73.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The organization of the church at Jerusalem was to serve as a model for the organization of churches in every other place where messengers of truth should …
539 Christian Service, p. 75.5 (Ellen Gould White)
O how Satan would rejoice if he could succeed in his efforts to get in among this people, and disorganize the work at a time when thorough organization is essential …
540 Christian Service, p. 78.5 (Ellen Gould White)
My brethren and sisters, it is too late to devote your time and strength to self-serving. Let not the last day find you destitute of the heavenly treasure. Seek …