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1341 Ellen G. White — Messenger to the Remnant, p. 89.1 (Arthur Lacey White)
It may be seen easily that even though some specific bit of counsel may not fit every individual, or every age, there is something contained in all instruction …
1342 Ellen G. White — Messenger to the Remnant, p. 89 (Arthur Lacey White)
Discover The Basic Principles
1343 Ellen G. White — Messenger to the Remnant, p. 89.2 (Arthur Lacey White)
3. One should try to discover the principle involved in any specific counsel. By so doing, one may be sure that he will be able to make application to his own life and circumstances of all the instruction God has given.
1344 Ellen G. White — Messenger to the Remnant, p. 89.3 (Arthur Lacey White)
“I was then directed to bring out general principles, in speaking and in writing, and at the same time specify the dangers, errors, and sins of some individuals …
1345 Ellen G. White — Messenger to the Remnant, p. 89.4 (Arthur Lacey White)
Specific applications are made of principles so that the manner of applying principles may be illustrated. It is intended that all should be warned through the instruction given to a few.
1346 Ellen G. White — Messenger to the Remnant, p. 89.5 (Arthur Lacey White)
“The Word of God abounds in general principles for the formation of correct habits of living, and the testimonies, general and personal, have been calculated …
1347 Ellen G. White — Messenger to the Remnant, p. 89.6 (Arthur Lacey White)
The illustration regarding the blue ribbons, in section 2, is an excellent example of the present day application of a principle that was applied in a specific way in ancient times. Here is the way it works:
1348 Ellen G. White — Messenger to the Remnant, p. 89.7 (Arthur Lacey White)
a. The principle is that God’s people should be distinguished as such by their dress.
1349 Ellen G. White — Messenger to the Remnant, p. 89.8 (Arthur Lacey White)
b. In ancient times, when the mode of dress was very similar among many nations, God specified that a special mark—a blue ribbon—be used to designate His people.
1350 Ellen G. White — Messenger to the Remnant, p. 89.9 (Arthur Lacey White)
c. Today, by their modesty, simplicity, and lack of pride, vanity, and extravagance, God’s people are to glorify God and distinguish themselves from the world.
1351 Ellen G. White — Messenger to the Remnant, p. 89.10 (Arthur Lacey White)
Bicycle testimony another illustration .—Dealing in principles is so important that another illustration should be given. In Testimonies for the Church …
1352 Ellen G. White — Messenger to the Remnant, p. 89.11 (Arthur Lacey White)
The background is this. In 1894 the modern version of the bicycle was just beginning to be manufactured, and there was a considerable fad to get the bicycles …
1353 Ellen G. White — Messenger to the Remnant, p. 89.12 (Arthur Lacey White)
“Toward the end of the last century the American people were swept with a consuming passion which left them with little time or money for anything else.... What …
1354 Ellen G. White — Messenger to the Remnant, p. 89.13 (Arthur Lacey White)
“The best early bicycle cost $150, an investment comparable to the cost of an automobile today. Those were the days when $100 a month was an excellent wage, when …
1355 Ellen G. White — Messenger to the Remnant, p. 89.14 (Arthur Lacey White)
In the light of this brief history, Sister White’s statements take on real significance. “There seemed to be a bicycle craze. Money was spent to gratify an enthusiasm …
1356 Ellen G. White — Messenger to the Remnant, p. 89.15 (Arthur Lacey White)
Only portions have been taken to show something of the burden of the message. Read the whole section to gain a full view. (See also Testimonies to Ministers …
1357 Ellen G. White — Messenger to the Remnant, p. 89.16 (Arthur Lacey White)
All this brings to focus that there was something more involved than riding or not riding bicycles. Bicycles, as they soon came to be the most economical means …
1358 Messenger of the Lord, p. 87.2 (Herbert E. Douglass)
… pp. 89, 90.
1359 Messenger of the Lord, p. 89.1 (Herbert E. Douglass)
“The very men who would condemn him [James White] for sharpness in words and for dictating and being overbearing are tenfold more so when they dare to be, than …
1360 Messenger of the Lord, p. 89.2 (Herbert E. Douglass)
The letter continued, noting that her deepest concern was that the in-fighting among key leaders would cast a shadow over the validity of her prophetic ministry …