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8361 From Trials to Triumph, p. 164.5 (Ellen Gould White)
As the winner reached the goal, applause rent the air. The judge presented him with the emblems of victory—a laurel crown and a palm branch to carry in his hand …
8362 From Trials to Triumph, p. 166.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Paul realized the need of putting a strict guard on himself, that earthly desires might not overcome spiritual zeal. He continued to strive against natural …
8363 From Trials to Triumph, p. 167.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The apostle’s words are especially applicable to our day. By idolatry he meant not only the worship of idols, but self-serving, love of ease, the gratification …
8364 From Trials to Triumph, p. 169.5 (Ellen Gould White)
“I tell you a mystery,” he declared. “We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will …
8365 From Trials to Triumph, p. 173.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Though in this age there are many preachers, there is a great scarcity of able, holy ministers, men filled with the love that dwelt in the heart of Christ. Pride …
8366 From Trials to Triumph, p. 175.5 (Ellen Gould White)
“So we do not lose heart,” Paul declared. “Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed every day.” Though his physical strength was …
8367 From Trials to Triumph, p. 176.5 (Ellen Gould White)
It was on earth that the love of God was revealed through Christ. It is on earth that His children are to reflect this love through blameless lives.
8368 From Trials to Triumph, p. 177.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… 7:5. The tribe of Levi was chosen by the Lord for the priesthood. See Deuteronomy 18:5. One tenth of all the increase was claimed by the Lord as His own, and to withhold …
8369 From Trials to Triumph, p. 178.1 (Ellen Gould White)
Paul referred to this plan for the support of the ministry when he said, “Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.” “The laborer is worthy of his reward.” 1 Timothy 5:18 .
8370 From Trials to Triumph, p. 178.5 (Ellen Gould White)
For the gratification of appetite, personal adornment, or the embellishment of their homes, many church members do not hesitate to spend extravagantly …
8371 From Trials to Triumph, p. 179.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The displeasure of God is kindled against those who allow consecrated workers to suffer for the necessities of life. These selfish ones will be called to …
8372 From Trials to Triumph, p. 180.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The apostle Paul said, “Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.” “He which soweth sparingly shall reap also …
8373 From Trials to Triumph, p. 181.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… 8:5. Then they were willing to give freely of their means for the support of the gospel. It was not necessary to urge them; rather, they rejoiced in the privilege …
8374 From Trials to Triumph, p. 181.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Spiritual prosperity is closely bound up with Christian liberality. As the followers of Christ give to the Lord, they have the assurance that their treasure …
8375 From Trials to Triumph, p. 185.5 (Ellen Gould White)
But Paul did not regard as lost the time thus spent. His mind was ever reaching out for spiritual knowledge. He gave his fellow workers instruction in spiritual …
8376 From Trials to Triumph, p. 186.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Young men who are chosen of God for the ministry will give proof of their high calling. They will endeavor to gain an experience that will fit them to plan, organize …
8377 From Trials to Triumph, p. 187.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Such workers should be freed from unnecessary anxiety. While they should be careful to exercise to keep mind and body vigorous, yet they should not be compelled …
8378 From Trials to Triumph, p. 189.1 (Ellen Gould White)
God does not live for Himself. “He maketh His sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.” Matthew 5:45. By His example Jesus was to teach what it means to minister. He served all, ministered to all.
8379 From Trials to Triumph, p. 189.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The words of the prophet Ezekiel declare the solemn responsibility of those who are appointed as guardians of the church: “So you, son of man, I have made a watchman …
8380 From Trials to Triumph, p. 190.5 (Ellen Gould White)
He who teaches the Word must live in hourly communion with God through prayer and study of His Word. This will impart to his efforts a power greater than the …