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662 Christian Service, p. 81.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Not one in a hundred among us is doing anything beyond engaging in common, worldly enterprises. We are not half awake to the worth of the souls for whom Christ died.— Testimonies for the Church 8:148 .

664 Christian Service, p. 83.2 (Ellen Gould White)

The message of Christ’s soon coming is to be given to all the nations of the earth. Vigilant, untiring effort is required to overcome the forces of the enemy …

665 Christian Service, p. 83.3 (Ellen Gould White)

“Do something, do it soon, with all thy might; An angel’s wing would droop if long at rest; And God Himself, inactive, were no longer blest.” — Testimonies for the Church 5:308 .

666 Christian Service, p. 83.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Divine and human agencies are combined in the work of saving souls. God has done His part, and Christian activity is needed now. God calls for this. He expects …

668 Christian Service, p. 85.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Crowd all the good works you possibly can into this life.— Testimonies for the Church 5:488 .

670 Christian Service, p. 86.5 (Ellen Gould White)

The world needs missionaries, consecrated home missionaries, and no one will be registered in the books of heaven as a Christian who has not a missionary spirit.— The Review and Herald, August 23, 1892 .

671 Christian Service, p. 87.1 (Ellen Gould White)

If the church members do not individually take hold of this work, then they show that they have no living connection with God. Their names are registered as slothful servants.— Testimonies for the Church 5:462, 463 .

672 Christian Service, p. 89.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Heavenly angels have long been waiting for human agents—the members of the church—to co-operate with them in the great work to be done. They are waiting for you.— Testimonies for the Church 9:46, 47 .

673 Christian Service, p. 89.6 (Ellen Gould White)

Many, many are approaching the day of God doing nothing, shunning responsibilities, and as the result they are religious dwarfs. So far as work for God is concerned …

674 Christian Service, p. 90.5 (Ellen Gould White)

What can we say to the slothful church member to make him realize the necessity of unearthing his talent and putting it out to the exchangers? There will be …

675 Christian Service, p. 95.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Your spiritual strength and blessing will be proportionate to the labor of love and the good works which you perform.— Testimonies for the Church 3:526 .

676 Christian Service, p. 96.5 (Ellen Gould White)

True worship consists in working together with Christ. Prayers, exhortation, and talk are cheap fruits, which are frequently tied on; but fruits that are manifested …

677 Christian Service, p. 98.5 (Ellen Gould White)

In the estimation of the rabbis, it was the sum of religion to be always in a bustle of activity. They depended upon some outward performance to show their superior …

678 Christian Service, p. 99.5 (Ellen Gould White)

The Lord has His eye upon every one of His people; He has His plans concerning each.— Testimonies for the Church 6:12 .

679 Christian Service, p. 100.1 (Ellen Gould White)

All can do something in the work. None will be pronounced guiltless before God unless they have worked earnestly and unselfishly for the salvation of souls.— Testimonies for the Church 5:395 .

680 Christian Service, p. 100.2 (Ellen Gould White)

Your duty cannot be shifted upon another. No one but yourself can do your work. If you withhold your light, someone must be left in darkness through your neglect.— Testimonies for the Church 5:464 .