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Character and Behavior

Self-Control - Counsel for Mothers
History 

Self-Control – Counsel for Mothers

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 Historical Author 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Counsel, Fruit of the Spirit, Parenthood, Speech

A character without self-control, is like an army without a commanding officer; and without it there can be but one result in any campaign—defeat. This doesn’t just apply to mothers, either!

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Peace in Christ
Ellen White 

Peace in CHRIST

January 12, 2021January 16, 2021 Historical Author 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Christ Our Righteousness, Overcoming Sin, Practical Godliness, Prayer

It is not the situation in the world, but cherished sin, and seeking to bear our burdens without CHRIST, that destroys our peace and joy.

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The Formation of Character
Ellen White 

The Formation of Character

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 Historical Author 1 Comment Character and Behavior, Christ Our Righteousness, Laodicea, Practical Godliness, Salvation

Those who refuse to wear CHRIST’S yoke of obedience and learn meekness and lowliness, will not form characters that fit them to become children of GOD.

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Holiness the Power of the Church
Ellen White 

Holiness the Power of the Church

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 Historical Author 3 Comments Character and Behavior, Christ Our Righteousness, Evangelism, Holiness, Prayer

The professed church of GOD may have wealth, education, and true doctrine, but if it is devoid of inward holiness, it cannot be the light of the world.

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Idols of the Heart
Ellen White 

Idols of the Heart

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 Historical Author 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Idolatry, Law of God, Praise and Thanksgiving, Rebukes, True Love

It is not alone in denying the existence of GOD, or in bowing down to idols of wood and stone, that the first commandment is broken.

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Sanctified Humility
Ellen White 

Sanctified Humility

November 19, 2020November 20, 2020 Historical Author 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Fruit of the Spirit, Gospel, Holiness, Humility, Overcoming Sin, Practical Godliness, Sanctification

“O never was humility like thy humility, thou LAMB OF GOD, which taketh away the sin of the world! Looking unto JESUS will subdue hated self, which is ever striving for the supremacy.”

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Reexamining 1888
Studies 

Reexamining 1888

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 Ricky 0 Comments Adventism, Character and Behavior, Christ Our Righteousness, Law of God, Loud Cry

This is my commentary on Manuscript 24, 1888, which is a record of Sister White’s experiences at the 1888 General Conference in Minneapolis.

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The Watching Time
Ellen White 

The Watching Time

August 8, 2020January 9, 2021 Historical Author 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Faith, Good Habits, Holiness, Laodicea, Prayer, Second Coming, Warnings

“The knowledge of the nearness of Christ’s coming should not be allowed to lose its force, and we fall into slumber.”

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Right-Thinking
Ellen White 

Right-Thinking

July 18, 2020July 18, 2020 Historical Author 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Good Habits, Practical Godliness, Spiritual Warfare, Warnings, Word of God

“More precious than the golden wedge of Ophir is the power of right thought. We need to place a high value upon the right control of our thoughts.”

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In the Race for Eternal Life
Ellen White 

In the Race for Eternal Life

April 25, 2020April 25, 2020 Historical Author 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Counsel, Overcoming Sin

To win the laurel crown, Greek runners subjected themselves to continual self-denial. We seek an infinitely more valuable prize: the crown of eternal life! How much more willing should be our sacrifice and self-denial!

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The Gift of Speech
Ellen White 

The Gift of Speech

April 18, 2020April 18, 2020 Historical Author 1 Comment Character and Behavior, Practical Godliness, Speech

Speech is one of the great gifts of God. With the tongue we may make known the wonders of the grace of God, or we may utter words that sting like an adder. Are your words a savor of life unto life, or of death unto death?

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Are We Representatives of Christ?
Ellen White 

Are We Representatives of Christ?

April 7, 2020March 27, 2020 Historical Author 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Evangelism, Fruit of the Spirit

“If we represent Christ to the world, we shall be pure in heart, in life, in character; we shall be holy in conversation; there will be no guile in our hearts or upon our lips.”

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True Fasting
Ellen White 

True Fasting

March 31, 2020March 24, 2020 Historical Author 2 Comments Character and Behavior, Fasting, Fruit of the Spirit, True Love

“In the place of putting on an appearance of great devotion and afflicting our bodies, we should humble our hearts before God.”

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The Grace of Silence
Ellen White 

The Grace of Silence

March 10, 2020March 8, 2020 Historical Author 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Speech, Unity

“If you have words of encouragement to say, say them; but if not, keep silent. Silence is often eloquence. Let no word of evil-surmising escape your lips.”

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The Fear of the Lord Tendeth to Life
Ellen White 

“The Fear of the Lord Tendeth to Life”

March 8, 2020March 26, 2020 Historical Author 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Fruit of the Spirit, Holiness, Practical Godliness, Wisdom

“So far from being antagonistic to health and happiness, the fear of the Lord lies at the foundation of all real prosperity.”

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The Need of Living Faith
Ellen White 

The Need of Living Faith

March 5, 2020March 26, 2020 Historical Author 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Evangelism, Faith, Fruit of the Spirit, True Love

“Faith is always expressed in words and actions. The life that is molded by faith develops a determination to advance, to go forward, following in the footsteps of Christ.”

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True Worship
Ellen White 

True Worship

February 11, 2020March 26, 2020 Historical Author 0 Comments Angels, Character and Behavior, Holiness, Mind of Christ, Praise and Thanksgiving, Prayer, Unity

Here is some excellent, practical counsel on how to come together in the spirit of true worship in the house of God. This is critical for achieving unity!

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Search the Scriptures
Ellen White 

Search the Scriptures

February 8, 2020March 26, 2020 Historical Author 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.'”

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Requisites to a Good Prayer-Meeting
Ellen White 

Requisites to a Good Prayer-Meeting

February 2, 2020March 26, 2020 Amanda 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Holiness, Humility, Prayer, Speech

“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.”

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Be Gentle Unto All Men
Ellen White 

“Be Gentle Unto All Men”

January 18, 2020March 26, 2020 Historical Author 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.”

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Christian Zeal
Ellen White 

Christian Zeal

January 7, 2020March 26, 2020 Historical Author 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.

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