What does EGW write about...
Ellen Gould White über: "May dogs be brought into the church?"
Answer
Dogs have no place in the house of God and should not be brought into the church. Ellen White emphasizes that animals should be left at home or tied up outside to preserve the sanctity of the place. The house of God is solely for worship and should be treated with reverence.
Dealing with animals in the house of God
I have seen a man bring his dog into the house of God. This is something that should not be done. A dog has no place in the house of God. You may leave your dog at home. If you have no one with whom you can leave it, tie it up. This will not harm it. Do not bring it to the place of worship.
I have seen a man bring his dog into the house of God. It is something that should not be done. A dog has no place in the house of God.
Reverence in the house of God
The surroundings of the church should be filled with holy reverence. It should not be made into a place for meeting old friends, chatting, or bringing in ordinary thoughts and worldly business transactions. These should be left outside the church. God and the angels were dishonored by careless, loud laughter and the shuffling of feet that can be heard in some places.
Some enter the place of worship with a hat on, in dirty, filthy clothing. Such people do not realize that they are to encounter God and the holy angels. There should be a radical change in this matter in all our congregations... Because of the lack of reverence in posture, clothing, and behavior, as well as the deficiency of a god‑fearing mindset, God has often turned His face away from those who have gathered for His worship.
- Holiness of the house of God
- Reverence in worship
- Behavior in the church
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