What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "Integration of people without a family background into the community"
Answer
The integration of people without a family background requires active personal attention and the willingness to leave one's own comfortable homes in order to meet others with hospitality and love. It is not enough to merely provide financial resources; rather, personal service is necessary, whereby those affected are welcomed into the community and family life. Believers are called to remove obstacles and pave a clear path so that seekers may find rest and peace under God's banner.
Hospitality and personal reception of the needy
»Rid yourselves of selfishness and see whether there are not many who you can help and bless with your home, your concern, and your love... Jesus, the loving Savior, prepares a home for you; and why should you not also, on your part, prepare a home for those who need it, thus following the example of your Master? ... Free yourselves from your icy coldness. Foster within you the love of hospitality, the love to help those who need assistance.«
Personal service instead of mere monetary donations
»Some think that if they give money for this work, that is all that is required of them; but that is a mistake. Monetary donations cannot replace personal service. It is right to give our resources, and many more should do so; but according to their strength and abilities, personal service is demanded of everyone. ... “I was a stranger, and you welcomed me.”«
Going out to the people and paving the way
»“Go through the gates.” This does not mean to enclose ourselves in order to enjoy the comfort and blessings of a pleasant home as much as possible. ... It conveys to us the notion of work, of going among the people and entering into personal contact with them. ... Prepare the way of the people. That is why we should leave our homes. ... Remove the stones, the things that cause people to stumble; the things that lead people astray.«
Original Sources (English)
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