What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "How can the connection with the vine be concretely maintained in daily life?"
Answer
The connection with the vine is maintained in daily life through a constant, hourly fellowship with Christ that goes beyond occasional moments of prayer. This occurs by consciously trusting in His power rather than one's own efforts, and by daily surrendering one's will to God. In every practical situation one should ask how Christ would act, and actively choose to follow His example.
Daily and Hourly Fellowship
»Many have the notion that they must do a part of the work on their own. They have trusted Christ for the forgiveness of sins, but now they try to live rightly through their own efforts. Yet every such attempt must fail. Jesus says, “Without Me you can do nothing.” Our growth in grace, our joy, our usefulness – all depend on our connection with Christ. It happens through fellowship with Him, daily, hourly – by remaining in Him – that we grow in grace.«
Complete Dependence and Surrender
»How do I remain in Christ? – In the same way you first received Him... You have given yourselves to God to be wholly His, to serve Him and obey Him, and you have accepted Christ as your Redeemer... Through faith you have become Christ’s own, and through faith you are to grow in Him – through giving and receiving. You are to give everything – your heart, your will, your service... and you must receive everything – Christ, the fullness of all blessings, so that He may remain in your heart.«
Keeping Christ Present in Daily Life
»Will fear, confusion, and worry drive you away from Christ? Are we less dependent on God when we are in the workshop, in the field, or in the marketplace? ... The Lord Jesus will remain with you and you with Him everywhere. ... The heart must be united with Christ’s heart, the will must be immersed in His will, the spirit must become one with His spirit, the thoughts must be captured under Him.«
Practical Decision Aid in Temptations
»In every difficult situation we should ask: “If Christ were in my place, what would He do?” We should decide to act as He would. He has made it possible for us to do so. ... Since He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He can help those who are tempted.«
Preserving the Connection through Prayer and Vigilance
»Once the connection with Christ has been established, it can only be preserved through earnest prayer and tireless effort. We must resist, we must deny ourselves, we must overcome the self. Through Christ’s grace, through courage, through faith, through vigilance we can achieve victory. ... We must feel our complete dependence on Christ.«
Internalizing the Word of God
»When we are so united, Christ’s words remain in us, and we are not driven by a spasmodic feeling but by a living, lasting principle. One must reflect on Christ’s words; they must be valued and kept in the heart. They should not be repeated like a parrot, without finding a place in memory and without influencing the heart and life.«
Original Sources (English)
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