338 Quotes by Ellen G. White

God’s promises are all on condition of humble obedience.

Ministers of God’s choosing are engaged in a great work. They are warring not merely against men, but Satan and his angels.

Ministers should not pray so loud, and long, as to exhaust the strength. It is not necessary to weary the throat and lungs in prayer. God’s ear is ever open to hear the heart-felt petitions of his humble servants, and he does not require them to wear out the organs of speech in addressing him.

Many despise economy, confounding it with stinginess and narrowness. But economy is consistent with the broadest liberality. Indeed, without economy, there can be no true liberality. We are to save, that we may give.

Jesus did not receive baptism as a confession of guilt on His own account. He identified Himself with sinners, taking the steps that we are to take, and doing the work that we must do. His life of suffering and patient endurance after His baptism was also an example to us.

The grace of Christ in the soul is developing traits of character that are the opposite of selfishness – traits that will refine, ennoble, and enrich the life.

In order to encourage us to have confidence and trust He comes near us by His holy Word and Spirit, and seeks in a thousand ways to win our confidence. But in nothing does He take more delight than in receiving the weak who come to Him for strength.

Christians who live for self dishonor their Redeemer.

But self-will is blind.