Ellen Gould White
What does Ellen White write about...
Ellen Gould White über: "Does Ellen White say that one should spend money not for the dead, but for the living?"
Answer
The provided documents contain no direct statement that one should not spend money for the dead, but for the living. Instead, the texts emphasize that financial resources are considered God's property and should be used for the salvation of souls, the promotion of truth, and the support of needy living persons – such as aging preachers.
It calls for managing resources wisely during one's lifetime and donating them to God's work, rather than wasting them on unnecessary luxury or worldly pursuits.
Use Money for the Salvation of Souls
»Every dollar of our resources should be regarded as belonging to the Lord, not as ours; and as a precious trust from God to us; not to be wasted on unnecessary pleasures, but to be carefully used in God's cause, in the work of saving men and women from destruction.«
Responsibility of God's Stewards in Their Lifetime
»Remember that you are God's stewards. Return to the Lord what is His while you live. Do not fail to do this as long as you are of sound mind. When old age comes upon us, it is our duty to allocate our resources for the benefit of the institutions that God has established.«
Original Sources (English)
Stephan Krol
Founder of EGW Vision
Why I built EGW Vision
Hello, I am Stephan Krol. I started this Ellen White website to make the writings of Ellen G. White and the Adventist pioneers easier to access for everyone.
EGW Vision helps you find topics, statements, and quotes faster, especially when many original sources are not yet fully available in your language. The tool searches semantically, groups relevant content by topic, and presents matching results as clearly as possible in your language.
My hope is that this tool supports personal Bible study, strengthens trust in the original sources, and helps more people discover the message of these writings with clarity, depth, and joy.
