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5441 Peter’s Counsel to Parents, p. 55.2 (Ellen Gould White)

… ” ( Matthew 5:48 ). Now, in this last selection Ellen White adds fascinating detail to the concept of Christian perfection. She notes, for example, “None need fail …

5442 Peter’s Counsel to Parents, p. 55.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Ellen White shows Peter’s optimism for the possibility of a person to grow after the pattern of Christ. Though the believer cannot now totally understand …

5443 Peter’s Counsel to Parents, p. 56.5 (Ellen Gould White)

These words are full of instruction, and strike the keynote of victory. The apostle presents before the believers the ladder of Christian progress, every …

5444 Peter’s Counsel to Parents, p. 57.1 (Ellen Gould White)

… 1:5. It is the glory of God to give His virtue to His children. He desires to see men and women reaching the highest standard; and when by faith they lay hold of the …

5445 Peter’s Counsel to Parents, p. 60.2 (Ellen Gould White)

… Thessalonians 5:3. Not all, however, would be ensnared by the enemy’s devices. As the end of all things earthly should approach, there would be faithful ones …

5446 Peter’s Counsel to Parents, p. 61.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Peter, as a Jew and a foreigner, was condemned to be scourged and crucified. In prospect of this fearful death, the apostle remembered his great sin in denying …

5447 Prayer, p. 3.5 (Ellen Gould White)

One writer has said, “More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of.” It is also true of the church. “A revival of true Godliness among us is the greatest …

5448 Prayer, p. 8.3 (Ellen Gould White)

… Church 5:200, 201 .)

5449 Prayer, p. 8.5 (Ellen Gould White)

When Jesus was upon the earth, He taught His disciples how to pray. He directed them to present their daily needs before God, and to cast all their care upon Him …

5450 Prayer, p. 11.1 (Ellen Gould White)

… ” ( James 5:11 ). His heart of love is touched by our sorrows and even by our utterances of them. Take to Him everything that perplexes the mind. Nothing is too great …

5451 Prayer, p. 15.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Ask for Our Needs —Every promise in the word of God furnishes us with subject matter for prayer, presenting the pledged word of Jehovah as our assurance. Whatever …

5452 Prayer, p. 22.2 (Ellen Gould White)

… Church 5:112, 113 .)

5453 Prayer, p. 24.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Avoid Neglecting Prayer —Watch, brethren, the first dimming of your light, the first neglect of prayer, the first symptom of spiritual slumber.—( Testimonies for the Church 4:124 )

5454 Prayer, p. 25.1 (Ellen Gould White)

… Church 5:560 .)

5455 Prayer, p. 25.2 (Ellen Gould White)

… Church 5:192 .)

5456 Prayer, p. 26.1 (Ellen Gould White)

… Church 5:161, 162 .)

5457 Prayer, p. 27.1 (Ellen Gould White)

… Church 5:200, 201 .)

5458 Prayer, p. 28.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Pray as Never Before —Look unto Jesus in simplicity and faith. Gaze upon Jesus until the spirit faints under the excess of light. We do not half pray. We do not …

5459 Prayer, p. 29.2 (Ellen Gould White)

Pray Always —“Pray always;” that is, be ever in the spirit of prayer, and then you will be in readiness for your Lord’s coming.—( Testimonies for the Church 5:235 .)

5460 Prayer, p. 29.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Prayer Needed to Take Unpopular Stands —It takes moral courage, firmness, decision, perseverance, and very much prayer to step out on the unpopular side. We …