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1001 Counsels for the Church, p. 277.5 (Ellen Gould White)
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1002 Counsels for the Church, p. 278.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The very best legacy which parents can leave their children is a knowledge of useful labor and the example of a life characterized by disinterested benevolence …
1003 Counsels for the Church, p. 279.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Inspiration has said: “If riches increase, set not your heart upon them.” Psalm 62:10. Many have said: “If I were as rich as such a one, I would multiply my gifts to the …
1004 Counsels for the Church, p. 281.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Houses and lands will be of no use to the saints in the time of trouble, for they will then have to flee before infuriated mobs, and at that time their possessions …
1005 Counsels for the Church, p. 283.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The Saviour ignores both rank and caste, worldly honor and riches. It is character and devotedness of purpose that are of high value with Him. He does not take …
1006 Counsels for the Church, p. 284.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Through circumstances some who love and obey God become poor. Some are not careful; they do not know how to manage. Others are poor through sickness and misfortune …
1007 Counsels for the Church, p. 285.5 (Ellen Gould White)
When such embrace the message, they feel that they are entitled to assistance from their more wealthy brethren; and if their expectations are not met, they …
1008 Counsels for the Church, p. 287.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The Jewish temple was built of hewn stones quarried out of the mountains; and every stone was fitted for its place in the temple, hewed, polished, and tested …
1009 Counsels for the Church, p. 288.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Christ recognized no distinction of nationality or rank or creed. The scribes and Pharisees desired to make a local and a national benefit of all the gifts …
1010 Counsels for the Church, p. 289.5 (Ellen Gould White)
He then told us that he had noticed that one brother, a poor fisherman, had been feeling that he was not as highly respected as he ought to be and that Brother …
1011 Counsels for the Church, p. 293.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The habit of brooding over anticipated evils is unwise and unchristian. In thus doing we fail to enjoy the blessings and to improve the opportunities of …
1012 Counsels for the Church, p. 294.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… ; 21:5. Paul declared, “I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 3:14. In confessing before God the sins of Israel, Ezra knelt. Ezra 9:5. Daniel …
1013 Counsels for the Church, p. 295.5 (Ellen Gould White)
There is need of a more thorough preparation on the part of candidates for baptism. They are in need of more faithful instruction than has usually been given …
1014 Counsels for the Church, p. 298.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… Corinthians 5:11. But beyond this none are to pass judgment. God has not left it with men to say who shall present themselves on these occasions. For who can read …
1015 Counsels for the Church, p. 298.5 (Ellen Gould White)
None should exclude themselves from the Communion because some who are unworthy may be present. Every disciple is called upon to participate publicly, and thus bear witness that he accepts Christ as a personal Saviour.
1016 Counsels for the Church, p. 299.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Christ would have His disciples understand that although He had washed their feet, this did not in the least detract from His dignity. “Ye call Me Master and …
1017 Counsels for the Church, p. 300.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The holy Watcher from heaven is present at this season to make it one of soul searching, of conviction of sin, and of the blessed assurance of sins forgiven …
1018 Counsels for the Church, p. 301.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Now they come to meet with Christ. They are not to stand in the shadow of the cross, but in its saving light. They are to open the soul to the bright beams of the Sun …
1019 Counsels for the Church, p. 304.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… .” James 5:16. To the one asking for prayer, let thoughts like these be presented: “We cannot read the heart, or know the secrets of your life. These are known only to …
1020 Counsels for the Church, p. 304.5 (Ellen Gould White)
When wrongs have been righted, we may present the needs of the sick to the Lord in calm faith, as His Spirit may indicate. He knows each individual by name, and …