What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "How to deal with self-love and pride according to the book 'Christian Leadership'?"
Answer
According to the writings of Ellen G. White, dealing with self-love and pride requires a deliberate focus on the life and character of Christ, which serves as the ultimate pattern for leaders. One must actively "press together" in unity, emptying the heart of self-sufficiency so that it can be filled with the fullness of Christ and His humility. True strength and dignity are found not in self-exaltation, but in a lowly mind that seeks to make others happy and regards all talents as gifts from God rather than personal merits.
Strength Through Humility and Christlike Example
»In self-love, self-exaltation, and pride there is great weakness; but in humility there is strength. True dignity is not maintained when we think most of self, but when God is in all our thoughts, and when our hearts are all aglow with love for our Redeemer and for our fellow men. In pride and separation from God we are constantly seeking to exalt self, and we forget that lowliness of mind is power. Christ's power lay, not in sharp words that would pierce the soul, but in his gentleness. This made him a conqueror of hearts.«
The Danger of Self-Sufficiency in Ministry
»Love of self, pride and self-sufficiency lie at the foundation of the greatest trials and discords that have ever existed in the religious world. ... Workers can easily place themselves where divine love and power and wisdom cannot reach them... because they would not understand and rightly appropriate heaven's rich treasure. They would glorify themselves, and think their own ways perfect, and become established in self-righteousness. ... As brethren ... you must draw closer together in your councils, in your association, in spirit, and in all your works.«
Overcoming Pride by Beholding Christ
»Pride and love of the world will lose their power as we contemplate the glories of that better land so soon to be our home. Beside the loveliness of Christ, all earthly attractions will seem of little worth. ... The words and the character of Christ should be often the subject of our thoughts and of our conversation, and each day some time should be especially devoted to prayerful meditation upon these sacred themes.«
The Necessity of Self-Abasement for Service
»Self-esteem and self-sufficiency are killing spiritual life. Self is lifted up; self is talked about. Oh, that self might die! ... When this proud, boasting self-sufficiency and this complacent self-righteousness permeate the soul, there is no room for Jesus. ... When self shall be hidden in Christ, it will not be brought to the surface so frequently. ... It is only when we are careful to carry out the Master's orders without leaving our stamp and identity upon the work that we work efficiently and harmoniously.«
The Cleansing Power of the Cross
»The light reflected from the cross of Calvary will humble every proud thought. Those who seek God with all the heart ... will cease to ascribe glory to themselves. They will not pride themselves on their acquirements, or take credit to themselves for their capabilities, but will regard all their talents as God's gifts, to be used to his glory.«
Original Sources (English)
Stephan Krol
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