Ellen White

Why do we feel so lonely even when we’re surrounded by people? Loneliness can persist in a crowd because human presence alone does not guarantee the kind of fellowship for which people were made; companionship deeply joins feelings, tastes, and principles, and associations may influence for either good or evil. God formed people for companionship and intends that they be united in close, loving relationships as His children, serving together for time and eternity. Ellen White explains: "Individually we are connected with our fellow men, a part of God's great whole, and we stand under mutual obligations. No man can be independent of his fellow men; for the well-being of each affects others. It is God's purpose that each shall feel himself necessary to others’ welfare, and seek to promote their happiness. Every soul is surrounded by an atmosphere of its own—an atmosphere, it may be, charged with the life-giving power of faith, courage, and hope, and sweet with the fragrance of love. Or it may be heavy and chill with the gloom of discontent and selfishness, or poisonous with the deadly taint of cherished sin. By the atmosphere surrounding us, every person with whom we come in contact is consciously or unconsciously affected.” —Messages to Young People, 417 #lonely #loneliness #sda #egw

Jesus will answer your prayer "The Lord will hear and answer the prayers of His sincere followers who wear Christ's yoke and learn in His school His meekness and lowliness.” — Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6, 98 #prayer #Godhears #sdachurch #ellengwhite

Science agreed decades later: Tobacco is bad for you... Join the Ellen G. White Estate studying this week's lesson: "The Prophetic Writings" from the Adventist's Adult Bible Study Guide. Watch the Podcast online: youtube.com/whiteestateoffic… View the lesson: absg.sspmadventist.org/en/20… #ellengwhite #seventhdayadventist #prophecy #sabbathschool #tobacco #smoking

What Actually Happens When You’re Baptized by the Holy Spirit? To be baptized by the Spirit is to receive the Holy Spirit’s transforming and empowering presence: the heart is emptied of self and filled with Christ, the mind is illumined, sin is taken away, and believers are brought into unity of mind and purpose for God’s service. "When we allow God to work his will in us, we shall harbor no sin. In the refining furnace all dross will be consumed. When the Holy Spirit came down on the day of Pentecost, it was like a rushing, mighty wind. It was given in no stinted measure; for it filled all the place where the disciples were sitting. So will it be given to us when our hearts are prepared to receive it. Let every church member kneel before God, and pray earnestly for the impartation of the Spirit. Cry, “Lord, increase my faith. Make me to understand thy word; for the entrance of thy word giveth light. Refresh me by thy presence. Fill my heart with thy Spirit that I may love my brethren as Christ loves me.” God will bless those who thus prepare themselves for his service.” —The Review and Herald, June 10, 1902, Art. A, Par. 7 #baptismoftheHolySpirit #HolySpirit #adventists #egwhite

Is there any source of hope left in this world? Join the Ellen G. White Estate studying this week's lesson: "The Prophetic Writings" from the Adventist's Adult Bible Study Guide. Watch the Podcast online: youtube.com/whiteestateoffic… View the lesson: absg.sspmadventist.org/en/20… #ellengwhite #seventhdayadventist #prophecy #sabbathschool #hope

What If the World Needs Christianity More Than Ever? "Christ's true disciples will manifest his meekness and gentleness in strong contrast to the storm and bluster and bravado of the great adversary and his followers. The second great commandment, “Thou shalt love they neighbor as thyself,” will be faithfully kept by all true Christians. Our influence will be perpetuated. Our example, whether good or evil, will live when we are no more. Then let us so live that those with whom we associate may see and feel that we are governed by the divine rule, full of wisdom and love. This is the strongest argument that can be presented in favor of the religion we profess.” —The Review and Herald, Sep. 6, 1881, Art. A, Par. 9 #truechristianity #goldenrule #adventists #ellengwhite

What about apparent Bible contradictions? Join the Ellen G. White Estate studying this week's lesson: "The Prophetic Writings" from the Adventist's Adult Bible Study Guide. Watch the Podcast online: youtube.com/whiteestateoffic… View the lesson: absg.sspmadventist.org/en/20… #ellengwhite #seventhdayadventist #prophecy #sabbathschool

The higher source of happiness Happiness drawn from earthly sources is as changeable as varying circumstances can make it; but the peace of Christ is a constant and abiding peace. It does not depend upon any circumstances in life, on the amount of worldly goods or the number of earthly friends. Christ is the fountain of living water, and happiness drawn from Him can never fail. The meekness of Christ, manifested in the home, will make the inmates happy; it provokes no quarrel, gives back no angry answer, but soothes the irritated temper and diffuses a gentleness that is felt by all within its charmed circle. Wherever cherished, it makes the families of earth a part of the one great family above. —Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, 17 #happiness #satisfaction #seventhdayadventistchurch #ellengwhite

But Jesus borrowed stories from the secular society, didn't He? Join the Ellen G. White Estate studying this week's lesson: "The Prophetic Writings" from the Adventist's Adult Bible Study Guide. Watch the Podcast online: youtube.com/whiteestateoffic… View the lesson: absg.sspmadventist.org/en/20… #ellengwhite #seventhdayadventist #prophecy #sabbathschool

What happens if I neglect the truth about the Sabbath? God cannot give sanctification to those who have the light of truth, but yet dishonor His holy day. It is the Sabbath, and we are to expect on it a refreshing from the Lord. —EGW Manuscripts 157, 1898, par. 10

Did God know before science proved it? Join the Ellen G. White Estate studying this week's lesson: "The Prophetic Writings" from the Adventist's Adult Bible Study Guide. Watch the Podcast online: youtube.com/whiteestateoffic… View the lesson: absg.sspmadventist.org/en/20… #ellengwhite #seventhdayadventist #prophecy #sabbathschool

What if your spouse or family doesn’t keep the Sabbath? If your spouse or other family members do not keep the Sabbath, remain faithful to your own conviction to obey God while continuing to fulfill your family responsibilities with greater kindness and fidelity. Do not let the indifference of others discourage or weaken your own spiritual life; their failure creates a greater need for you to meet God’s requirements faithfully and to guide your household where you have responsibility. The work of overcoming is an individual work. Our only safety is in taking our position firmly in favor of the word of God; for this is the only foundation that will stand the test. And then as we try to walk in the path of humble obedience, we must expect to meet trials. They will come upon us from quarters where we least expect them. But we must remember that all who have obeyed the word of God have had the cross to lift; and in lifting it they helped others to lift it. —Historical Sketches of the Foreign Missions of the Seventh-Day Adventists, 232 But we must not forget that in the Word of God the Sabbath is made a distinct and solemn specification, and that the Sabbath truth must be made known. The genuine work that should be done by professing Sabbath-keepers is not done. We observe the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, and we must do our best to persuade others to observe it. But we must never use arguments that will close the minds of others so that they cannot be reached. —EGW Manuscripts 68, 1910, par. 8 #sabbath #sabbathobservance #seventhday #adventists #egw

No marriage for you Jeremiah! (But why?) Join the Ellen G. White Estate as we begin looking at this week's lesson: "Revelation and Inspiration" from the Adult Bible Study Guide. Watch the Podcast online: youtube.com/whiteestateoffic… View the lesson: absg.sspmadventist.org/en/20… #ellenwhite #adventist #giftofprophecy #sabbathschool

How can you experience the peace of Christ? When we receive Christ as an abiding guest in the soul, the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, will keep our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. The Saviour’s life on earth, though lived in the midst of conflict, was a life of peace. While angry enemies were constantly pursuing Him, He said, “He that sent Me is with Me: the Father hath not left Me alone; for I do always those things that please Him.” John 8:29. No storm of human or satanic wrath could disturb the calm of that perfect communion with God. And He says to us, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you.” “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest.” John 14:27; Matthew 11:29. Bear with Me the yoke of service for the glory of God and the uplifting of humanity, and you will find the yoke easy and the burden light. —Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, 15 #peace #calm #seventhdayadventist #egwhite

So you don't need any correction, correct? Join the Ellen G. White Estate as we begin looking at this week's lesson: "Revelation and Inspiration" from the Adult Bible Study Guide. Watch the Podcast online: youtube.com/whiteestateoffic… View the lesson: absg.sspmadventist.org/en/20… #ellenwhite #adventist #giftofprophecy #sabbathschool

Physical habits and mental efficiency The brain is the citadel of the being. Wrong physical habits affect the brain and prevent the attainment of that which the students desire—a good mental discipline. Unless the youth are versed in the science of how to care for the body as well as for the mind, they will not be successful students. Study is not the principal cause of breakdown of the mental powers. The main cause is improper diet, irregular meals, a lack of physical exercise, and careless inattention in other respects to the laws of health. When we do all that we can to preserve the health, then we can ask God in faith to bless our efforts. —Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2, 381 #mentalhealth #wellness #adventists #ellengwhite

What about the prophets that never wrote anything? Join the Ellen G. White Estate as we begin looking at this week's lesson: "Revelation and Inspiration" from the Adult Bible Study Guide. Watch the Podcast online: youtube.com/whiteestateoffic… View the lesson: absg.sspmadventist.org/en/20… #ellenwhite #adventist #giftofprophecy #sabbathschool

Live a pure, healthy life A pure, healthy life is most favorable for the perfection of Christian character and for the development of the powers of mind and body. —Mind Character, and Personality, vol. 2, 378 #pureliving #development #adventist #egwhite

Was that really inspired? Join the Ellen G. White Estate as we begin looking at this week's lesson: "Revelation and Inspiration" from the Adult Bible Study Guide. Watch the Podcast online: youtube.com/whiteestateoffic… View the lesson: absg.sspmadventist.org/en/20… #ellenwhite #adventist #giftofprophecy #sabbathschool

Overwork today, pay for it tomorrow... Remember that man must preserve his God-given talent of intelligence by keeping the physical machinery in harmonious action. Daily physical exercise is necessary to the enjoyment of health. It is not work but overwork, without periods of rest, that breaks people down, endangering the life-forces. Those who overwork soon reach the place where they work in a hopeless way. The work done to the Lord is done in cheerfulness and with courage. God wants us to bring spirit and life and hopefulness into our work. Brain workers should give due attention to every part of the human machinery, equalizing the taxation. Physical and mental effort, wisely combined, will keep the whole man in a condition that makes him acceptable to God. Bring into the day’s work hopefulness, courage, and amiability. Do not overwork. Better far leave undone some of the things planned for the day’s work than to undo oneself and become overtaxed, losing the courage necessary for the performance of the tasks of the next day. Do not today violate the laws of nature, lest you lose your strength for the day to follow. —Mind Character, and Personality, vol. 2, 376 #overwork #rest #adventistchurch #egwwritings