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8081 Testimony Treasures, vol. 3, p. 145.5 (Ellen Gould White)

In choosing men and women for His service, God does not ask whether they possess learning or eloquence or worldly wealth. He asks: “Do they walk in such humility …

8082 Testimony Treasures, vol. 3, p. 147.5 (Ellen Gould White)

God’s work is ever to be a sign of His benevolence, and just as that sign is manifest in the working of our institutions, it will win the confidence of the people …

8084 Testimony Treasures, vol. 3, p. 152.5 (Ellen Gould White)

God has given to men immortal principles, to which every human power will one day bow. He calls upon us to give to the world, by precept and by example, a demonstration …

8085 Testimony Treasures, vol. 3, p. 156.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Those who speak to the people through our periodicals should preserve unity among themselves. Nothing that savors of dissension should be found in our …

8086 Testimony Treasures, vol. 3, p. 162.5 (Ellen Gould White)

It is claimed that the commercial work is a financial benefit to the office. But One of authority has made a correct estimate of the cost of this work at our …

8088 Testimony Treasures, vol. 3, p. 177.5 (Ellen Gould White)

“A new heart also will I give you.” Christ must dwell in your hearts, as the blood is in the body, and circulate there as a vitalizing power. On this subject we cannot …

8089 Testimony Treasures, vol. 3, p. 181.5 (Ellen Gould White)

There should be no secretiveness, no anxiety lest others gain a knowledge possessed by the few. Such a spirit gives rise to constant suspicion and restraint. Evil thinking and evil surmising are indulged, and brotherly love dies out of the heart.

8090 Testimony Treasures, vol. 3, p. 182.5 (Ellen Gould White)

None should work from love of praise, or ambition for supremacy. The true worker will do his best because in so doing he can glorify God. He will try to improve …

8091 Testimony Treasures, vol. 3, p. 183.5 (Ellen Gould White)

God cannot connect with those who live to please themselves, to make themselves first. Those who do this will in the end be last of all. The sin that is most nearly …

8092 Testimony Treasures, vol. 3, p. 184.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Let those connected with the Lord’s special instrumentalities remember that He will call for fruit from His vineyard. Proportionate to the blessings …

8093 Testimony Treasures, vol. 3, p. 185.5 (Ellen Gould White)

The workers need to realize the sacredness of the trust with which the Lord has honored them. Impulsive motives, fitful actions, must be put aside. Those who …

8094 Testimony Treasures, vol. 3, p. 188.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Let the truth of God be the subject for contemplation and meditation. Read the Bible, and regard it as the voice of God speaking directly to you. Then will you find inspiration and that wisdom which is divine.

8096 Testimony Treasures, vol. 3, p. 192.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Let the brethren in responsible positions talk faith and courage to the workers. Cast your net on the right side of the ship, the side of faith. As long as probation continues, show what can be done by a consecrated, living church.

8097 Testimony Treasures, vol. 3, p. 193.5 (Ellen Gould White)

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 half believe. “Ask, and …

8098 Testimony Treasures, vol. 3, p. 194.5 (Ellen Gould White)

If you make a mistake, turn your defeat into victory. The lessons that God sends will always, if well learned, bring help in due time. Put your trust in God. Pray …

8099 Testimony Treasures, vol. 3, p. 197.5 (Ellen Gould White)

I present this as the cause of the situation in many council and board meetings, where questions demanding careful study have been given but little consideration …