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821 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 245.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… the argumentative that they have neglected the practical subjects that the flock of God need. They have but little knowledge of the sermons of Christ, which …
822 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 245.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… arranged arguments, which are dry and uninteresting. Thus, instead of light and life, they bring darkness to the flock and also to their own souls.— Testimonies …
823 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 248.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… weighty argument which you know cannot be controverted. Teach by precept and example that the truth is precious; that it brings light to your understanding …
824 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 251.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… solid argument. Present the truth as it is in Jesus, that those who hear may receive the very best impression.— Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers …
825 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 252.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… time. Arguments are good, but there may be too much of the argumentative and too little of the spirit and life of God.— Testimonies for the Church 3:419 .
826 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 263.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… the arguments which they present in the form of solemn, testing truth, they will have zeal and earnestness according to knowledge.— Testimonies for the Church …
827 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 281.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… strong arguments are the words of the Old and the New Testaments. He does not seek for words that would merely impress the people with his learning, but he endeavors …
828 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 326.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… of arguments skillfully gotten up and carefully arranged to cover over the clear points of truth. Some men have made it their business to cover up plain statements …
829 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 327.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… employ arguments that are not wholly sound. These may avail to silence an opposer, but they do not honor the truth. We should present sound arguments that will …
830 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 330.3 (Ellen Gould White)
Lift up the standard, the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Make this everything, and then by your strong arguments wall it in, and make it of still greater force.— Letter 209, 1899 .
831 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 342.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… the arguments of the doctrines. For it is far easier and more natural for the heart that is not under the control of the Spirit of Christ to choose doctrinal …
832 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 344.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… convincing arguments may be presented, and yet sinners seem as far from salvation as ever. Ministers should not preach sermon after sermon on doctrinal …
833 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 345.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… some argumentative subject that was no more appropriate for the occasion than an oration upon national affairs.— Testimonies for the Church 3:228 .
834 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 357.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… long arguments, no finely cut theories, elaborately delivered in their “firstly,” “secondly,” and “thirdly.” But pure native eloquence was revealed in the short …
835 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 359.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… elaborate arguments or fine-spun theories did John declare his message. Startling and stern, yet full of hope, his voice was heard from the wilderness: “Repent …
836 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 361.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… —The arguments of the apostles alone, though clear and convincing, would not have removed the prejudice that had withstood so much evidence. But the Holy Spirit …
837 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 368.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… Christianity. Argument, even when unanswerable, may provoke only opposition; but a godly example has a power that it is impossible wholly to resist.— Gospel …
838 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 370.2 (Ellen Gould White)
Convincing Arguments —Among those who encountered Paul in the marketplace were “certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoics”; but they, and all …
839 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 371.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… elaborate arguments and discussion of theories, and in simplicity pointed men and women to Christ as the Saviour of sinners.
840 The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 376.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… into argument with his opponents, they would have stubbornly refused to listen to his words; but the relation of his experience was attended with a convincing …