Ellen Gould White über: "What does Ellen White say about forgetting and why does she warn against it?"

Ellen White strongly warns against forgetting the way God has led the congregation in the past, as this is the only danger for the future. In a practical sense, she even calls forgetfulness in God's service a sin, because it leads to disorder, mistakes, and carelessness. At the same time, however, she emphasizes that in spiritual growth we must “forget” or leave behind the sins of the past in order to fully focus on the goal in Christ.

No Fear of the Future Except Through Forgetting

»We have nothing to fear for the future unless we forget the way the Lord has led us and His teaching in our past history.«

1 - Ellen Gould White, Testimony Treasures, vol. 3 (3TT 443.2)

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Forgetfulness as a Neglected Duty

»Many think that forgetfulness should not be rebuked. This is a great error. Forgetfulness is sin. It leads to many missteps, much disorder, and much injustice. Things that should be done must not be forgotten. The spirit must be claimed; it must be disciplined until it retains.«

2 - Ellen Gould White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 3 (3T 12.1)

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Forgetting Due to Worldly Success

»There are many people who could have been used by God in poverty... but wealth ruined them. They were dragged into the abyss because they forgot to be humble—forgot that God was their strength—and became independent and self‑sufficient.«

3 - Ellen Gould White, Christ Triumphant (CTr 94.5)

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Forgetting the Past for Spiritual Progress

»But one thing I do: I forget what is behind, and stretch out toward what is ahead, and run after the goal, the prize of victory of God's heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.«

4 - Ellen Gould White, In Heavenly Places (HP 276.1)

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