Ellen Gould White
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Ellen Gould White über: "Man and woman pray together"
Answer
Ellen White's writings emphasize that joint prayer by a man and woman at the family altar is a central spiritual duty. The husband, as the "priest of the household," should lead morning and evening prayers, while the wife is encouraged to participate actively. Joint prayer strengthens the family, prevents prayers from being hindered by misunderstanding, and brings blessings and strength for daily life.
The Father as Priest of the Household and the Family Prayer
»The meaning of "husband" is head of the household. All family members find their center in the father. He is the lawgiver … The father is, in a sense, the priest of the household and offers the sacrifice on God's altar every morning and evening. The wife and children should be encouraged to join this sacrifice and also participate in the praise.«
Husbands should live understandingly so that prayer is not hindered
»Husbands, live with them in an understanding way, show honor to the wife as the weaker vessel and as co-heirs of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.«
Great power and blessing in the family's joint prayer
»We should pray to God much more than we do. There is great power and blessing in praying together in our families, for and with our children.«
White couple prays united at the family altar
»Brother and Sister White united in earnest prayer for them … At our family altar we seriously sought the Lord. With a broken spirit and many tears, we tried to hold our trembling faith to God's promises.«
Kneeling and praying together in the grove
»We went up the mountain into the grove and knelt in prayer. The Lord's blessing rested upon us.«
Prayer at the family altar as daily practice
»Listen to them praying at the family altar at sunset, Sabbath, December 26, 1914, after the prayers of Elder E. W. Farnsworth and others …«
Original Sources (English)
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