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Search the Scriptures

February 8, 2020February 8, 2020 Archival Republisher 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Laodicea, Rebukes, Warnings, Word of God

“The duty of searching the Scriptures is enjoined upon every son and daughter of Adam. Jesus says, ‘And they are they which testify of me.'”

Ellen White

Requisites to a Good Prayer-Meeting

February 2, 2020February 17, 2020 Amanda 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Holiness, Humility, Prayer

“The prayer-meeting is often dull, spiritless, and unattractive. But it need not be. Even where few love the hour of prayer, it may be made interesting.”

Ellen White

“Be Gentle Unto All Men”

January 18, 2020January 18, 2020 Archival Republisher 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Fruit of the Spirit, Mind of Christ, True Love, Wisdom

“The servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient; in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves.”

Ellen White

Christian Zeal

January 7, 2020January 1, 2020 Archival Republisher 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Counsel, Laodicea

There is a noisy zeal, without aim or purpose, which is not according to knowledge. This is not Christian zeal. This is not Christian zeal. Christian zeal is controlled by principle and is not spasmodic.

Ellen White

Exalting Christ

December 26, 2019December 25, 2019 Archival Republisher 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Humility

“Every soul who truly accepts Christ by faith, will walk in humility of heart. … Never encourage men to look to you for wisdom.”

Ellen White

Little Sins

December 11, 2019December 5, 2019 Archival Republisher 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Counsel, Overcoming Sin, Sanctification, Speech, Warnings

Are you letting “little” sins come between you and God? Be careful, for God requires the whole heart. It is our “little” habits that form our character.

Ellen White

Faithful in Little

December 4, 2019December 4, 2019 Archival Republisher 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Holiness, Judgment, Law of God, Warnings

A strong, well-balanced character is built by the thorough and faithful performance of duty, including what the world would call things of minor importance.

Ellen White

Our Privileges in Christ Jesus

November 15, 2019November 14, 2019 Archival Republisher 2 Comments Character and Behavior, Christ Our Righteousness, Faith, Overcoming Sin

In Christ’s power, Enoch perfected a Christian character. You, too can experience this wonderful privilege! Here is the key.

Ellen White

Eternal Realities

November 7, 2019November 24, 2019 Amanda 2 Comments Character and Behavior, Heaven, Mind of Christ, Overcoming Sin, Practical Godliness, Salvation

In this article, taken from Sister White’s diary, you will see the great importance of eternal realities and how to be a “sunshiny Christian”!

Ellen White

What Doth the Lord Require?

November 5, 2019November 3, 2019 Archival Republisher 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Fruit of the Spirit, Humility, Speech

Do you in your words, spirit, and actions, resemble Christ? We may judge our own spirit and principles by the words that we speak and write.

Ellen White

The Consistent Life

November 2, 2019October 30, 2019 Archival Republisher 1 Comment Character and Behavior, Holiness, Practical Godliness

“There is an eloquence far more powerful than the eloquence of words in the quiet, consistent life of a pure, true Christian.”

Ellen White

This is Life Eternal!

October 31, 2019October 30, 2019 Ricky 2 Comments Character and Behavior, Devotions, Practical Godliness, Quote Compilation, True Education, Wisdom, Word of God

This is a brief compilation of some of Sr. White’s commentary on John 17:3. To know God should be everything to us and we should let nothing get in the way!

Ellen White

The Light of the World

October 25, 2019October 26, 2019 Amanda 1 Comment Character and Behavior, Mind of Christ, Speech, Warnings

“It is the privilege of the Christian to connect with the Source of light, and through this living connection become the light of the world.”

Ellen White

In Humility of Heart

October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 Archival Republisher 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Fruit of the Spirit, Humility

“It is vitally necessary for every laborer to walk humbly with God. Daily he is to maintain a close connection with heavenly agencies.”

Ellen White

Do You Really Love Jesus?

October 17, 2019February 18, 2020 Ricky 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Warnings

Do you love Jesus? Really love Him? Everyone should read this quote, because there are a lot of erroneous ideas out there about “Jesus” and His “love”.

Ellen White

God’s Estimate of Character

September 30, 2019October 23, 2019 Archival Republisher 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Holiness, Hypocrisy, Law of God, Practical Godliness, Sanctification

“When the law of God is written in the heart, it will be shown in a pure and holy life. The commandments of God are no dead letter.”

The Christian Walk

Free Unholy Love: Babylon Among Us

September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 Ricky 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Presentations, Prophecy, Warnings

There is a holy love that we will need to develop in these last days which will give glory to God, but there is also an unholy love being widely advocated.

Ellen White

The Need of Earnestness

July 25, 2019August 18, 2019 Archival Republisher 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Law of God, Overcoming Sin, Practical Godliness, Rebukes, Salvation

“Do not misrepresent the character of your divine Lord by claiming to be sons and daughters of God, while speaking and acting like children of the devil.”

Ellen White

Prayer and Home Religion

June 13, 2019August 18, 2019 Archival Republisher 4 Comments Character and Behavior, Prayer

Prayer is the life of the soul, the foundation of spiritual growth. In your home, before your family, and before your workmen, you should testify to this truth.

The Christian Walk

Backbiters vs. Cannibals: Which Is Worse?

May 12, 2019October 30, 2019 Amanda 2 Comments Character and Behavior, Speech

Which is worse? Cannibals or backbiters, slanderers, gossipers, etc.? Does that seem like a strange question? You might be surprised at the answer!

Adventist Pioneers

Imagination

March 29, 2019October 30, 2019 Archival Republisher 3 Comments Character and Behavior, D.T. Bourdeau, Good Habits, Mind of Christ

Imagination may be either a curse or a blessing. Read these words from SDA pioneer D.T. Bourdeau to learn ways you can make it the blessing God intended.

Ellen White

Ditch Doctrinal Debates, Seek Saving Spirituality

October 26, 2017December 21, 2019 Ricky 1 Comment Character and Behavior, Debate, Quote Compilation

This is vital counsel from the Testimonies and Scriptures. Doctrinal debates just don’t work, friends. Read on to see what God thinks of them.

The Christian Walk

Build Opposite Traits of Character to Overcome Defects

January 25, 2016December 21, 2019 Ricky 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Overcoming Sin

Here are some practical tips on how to follow the heavenly counsel to overcome character defects (i.e. habitual sins) by building up the opposite traits.