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861 Counsels for the Church, p. 87.5 (Ellen Gould White)

If we would study the Bible diligently and prayerfully every day, we should every day see some beautiful truth in a new, clear, and forcible light. Child Guidance, 510, 511

862 Counsels for the Church, p. 89.5 (Ellen Gould White)

The teaching of the Bible has a vital bearing upon man's prosperity in all the relations of this life. It unfolds the principles that are the cornerstone …

863 Counsels for the Church, p. 91.5 (Ellen Gould White)

In a view given me about twenty years ago [1871], “I was then directed to bring out general principles, in speaking and in writing, and at the same time specify the …

865 Counsels for the Church, p. 93.5 (Ellen Gould White)

It is Satan's plan to weaken the faith of God's people in the Testimonies. Satan knows how to make his attacks. He works upon minds to excite jealousy and dissatisfaction toward those at the head of the work.

868 Counsels for the Church, p. 98.5 (Ellen Gould White)

The disciples did not ask for a blessing for themselves. They were weighted with the burden of souls. The gospel was to be carried to the ends of the earth, and …

869 Counsels for the Church, p. 100.5 (Ellen Gould White)

I was shown that if God's people make no efforts on their part, but wait for the refreshing to come upon them and remove their wrongs and correct their errors …

870 Counsels for the Church, p. 101.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Satan gathered the fallen angels together to devise some way of doing the most possible evil to the human family. One proposition after another was made …

871 Counsels for the Church, p. 102.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Never was traced by human hand a more vivid picture of the debasement and the slavery of the victim of intoxicating drink. Enthralled, degraded, even when …

872 Counsels for the Church, p. 103.5 (Ellen Gould White)

They cannot see what they are about. Signals are made incorrectly, and cars collide with each other. Then comes horror, mutilation, and death. This condition of things will become more and more marked.

873 Counsels for the Church, p. 104.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Women and children suffer from having to breathe the atmosphere that has been polluted by the pipe, the cigar, or the foul breath of the tobacco user. Those who live in this atmosphere will always be ailing. Testimonies for the Church 5:440

875 Counsels for the Church, p. 108.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Not only does God require you to control your thoughts, but also your passions and affections. Your salvation depends upon your governing yourself in these …

876 Counsels for the Church, p. 109.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Some who make a high profession do not understand the sin of self-abuse and its sure results. Long-established habit has blinded their understanding. They …

877 Counsels for the Church, p. 110.5 (Ellen Gould White)

If the practice is continued from the ages of fifteen and upward, nature will protest against the abuse she has suffered, and continues to suffer, and will …

878 Counsels for the Church, p. 112.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Examine carefully to see if your married life would be happy or inharmonious and wretched. Let the questions be raised, Will this union help me heavenward …

879 Counsels for the Church, p. 113.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Before giving her hand in marriage, every woman should inquire whether he with whom she is about to unite her destiny is worthy. What has been his past record …

880 Counsels for the Church, p. 114.5 (Ellen Gould White)

True love is a high and holy principle, altogether different in character from that love which is awakened by impulse, and which suddenly dies when severely tested.