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1221 Counsels for the Church, p. 263.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Far more sacredness is attached to the Sabbath than is given it by many professed Sabbathkeepers. The Lord has been greatly dishonored by those who have …
1222 Counsels for the Church, p. 264.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The Sabbath school and the meeting for worship occupy only a part of the Sabbath. The portion remaining to the family may be made the most sacred and precious …
1223 Counsels for the Church, p. 265.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The Sabbath was made for man, to be a blessing to him by calling his mind from secular labor to contemplate the goodness and glory of God. It is necessary that …
1224 Counsels for the Church, p. 267.5 (Ellen Gould White)
While cooking upon the Sabbath should be avoided, it is not necessary to eat cold food. In cold weather let the food prepared the day before be heated. And let …
1225 Counsels for the Church, p. 268.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Some will urge that the Lord is not so particular in his requirements; that it is not their duty to keep the Sabbath strictly at so great loss, or to place themselves …
1226 Counsels for the Church, p. 270.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Had the Sabbath always been sacredly observed, there could never have been an atheist or an idolater. The Sabbath institution, which originated in Eden, is …
1227 Counsels for the Church, p. 271.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… .” Matthew 5:18; Isaiah 66:23. The Desire of Ages, 283
1228 Counsels for the Church, p. 272.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Every opportunity to help a brother in need, or to aid the cause of God in the spread of the truth, is a pearl that you can send beforehand and deposit in the bank of heaven for safekeeping. Testimonies for the Church 3:249
1229 Counsels for the Church, p. 273.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… Church 5:150
1230 Counsels for the Church, p. 273.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Can Christians, who boast of a broader light than had the Hebrews, give less than they? Can Christians living near the close of time be satisfied with their …
1231 Counsels for the Church, p. 273.7 (Ellen Gould White)
… Church 5:148, 150
1232 Counsels for the Church, p. 274.1 (Ellen Gould White)
Voluntary offerings and the tithe constitute the revenue of the gospel. Of the means which is entrusted to man, God claims a certain portion—a tithe. Testimonies for the Church 5:149
1233 Counsels for the Church, p. 274.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Great objects are accomplished by this system. If one and all would accept it, each would be made a vigilant and faithful treasurer for God, and there would …
1234 Counsels for the Church, p. 276.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Whenever God’s people, in any period of the world, have cheerfully and willingly carried out His plan in systematic benevolence and in gifts and offerings …
1235 Counsels for the Church, p. 277.5 (Ellen Gould White)
… Church 5:735
1236 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 …
1237 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 …
1238 Counsels for the Church, p. 280.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… Church 5:150, 151
1239 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 …
1240 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 …