What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "Should we blame the Israelites for their unbelief?"
Answer
We should take the Israelites’ unbelief seriously, but we should not self-righteously place ourselves above them. Ellen White describes their unbelief as a turning away from trust in God, which led to murmuring and rebellion and prevented them from entering the promised land. At the same time, she sees it as a warning for us: We too are in danger of distrusting God when we face difficulties. Instead of blaming others first and foremost, we should therefore examine our own faith and trust God.
Israel’s failure is a warning to us
»Their failure, however, is explained by the inspired word, and a warning is given to us, upon whom the ends of the ages have come, so that we too may not follow the same example of unbelief and fall.«
Trusting God even when the way is unclear
»The history of the children of Israel was written for the instruction and admonition of all Christians. When the Israelites were overtaken by dangers and difficulties and their way seemed blocked, their faith failed them, and they murmured against the leader God had appointed for them. They accused him of bringing them into danger, although he had only obeyed the voice of God. The divine command was: “Go forward.” They were not to wait until the way was clear before them and they could understand the entire plan of their deliverance.«
The same dangers exist today
»In these last days, God’s people will be exposed to the very same dangers as ancient Israel. Those who do not heed the warnings God gives will face the same dangers as ancient Israel and, through unbelief, will fail to enter into rest.«
Original Sources (English)
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