What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "What positive, uplifting message would Ellen White write about this picture and text? Focus on families, congregations, society and nation; prayer, spiritual awakening, Revelation 13 and 17, the Great Controversy chapters 35–36, religious freedom, Sabbath and the danger of religious‑political coercive measures."
Answer
Ellen White emphasizes that the well‑being of society, the congregation and the nation is founded on god‑fearing family life, which provides the spiritual foundation for all communal living. In view of the prophetic warnings about future restrictions on religious freedom and religious‑political coercive measures concerning the false day of rest, she calls for persistent prayer, spiritual vigilance and the clear proclamation of the biblical message. In all these trials, Jesus Christ remains the center of our hope, encouraging His people and standing faithfully beside them in every affliction.
The Family as the Heart of Congregation, Society and Nation
»Society consists of families and is what the heads of families make of it. Life flows from the heart; and the heart of the community, the church and the nation is the household. The well‑being of society, the success of the congregation and the prosperity of the nation depend on the influences of the home.«
Influence of the Christian Home on the Congregation
»Every family is a church over which the parents preside. The primary concern of the parents should be to work for the salvation of their children. When father and mother, as priests and teachers of the family, stand fully on Christ’s side, a good influence is exercised in the home. And this sanctified influence will be noticeable in the congregation and perceived by every believer.«
Prayer, Awakening and the Message of Revelation
»Let our prayers rise to God, that the four angels may still hold back the four winds, so that they do not blow to harm or destroy until the final warning has been issued to the world. Let us then act in accordance with our prayers. [...] If our people were half awake, if they understood the nearness of the events described in Revelation, a reformation would be brought about in our congregations and many more would believe the message. [...] Yet whatever phase of the theme is presented, it lifts Jesus as the center of all hope.«
Restriction of Religious Freedom and the False Sabbath
»I point out to you the aggressive movements now being undertaken to restrict religious freedom. God’s holy monument has been torn down and in its place stands a false Sabbath that possesses no holiness before the world. [...] If America, the land of religious freedom, unites with the papacy to force conscience and compel people to honor the false Sabbath, people of every nation on the globe will be induced to follow its example.«
The Sabbath as the Test of True Loyalty
»The Sabbath will be the great test of loyalty; for it is the point of truth that is especially contested. When the final test is brought to people, a dividing line will be drawn between those who serve God and those who do not. While keeping the false Sabbath according to the state’s law, in contradiction to the fourth commandment, represents a declaration of allegiance to a power opposed to God, keeping the true Sabbath in obedience to God’s law is proof of loyalty to the Creator.«
Comfort and Support through Christ in All Trials
»In all our trials we have an infallible support. He does not leave us alone to wrestle with temptation, to fight against evil and finally be crushed by burdens and sorrow. Although He is now hidden from mortal eyes, the ear of faith can hear His voice: Do not be afraid; I am with you. [...] The soul that yields to Christ is, in His eyes, more precious than the whole world.«
Original Sources (English)
Stephan Krol
Founder of EGW Vision
Why I built EGW Vision
Hello, I am Stephan Krol. I started this Ellen White website to make the writings of Ellen G. White and the Adventist pioneers easier to access for everyone.
EGW Vision helps you find topics, statements, and quotes faster, especially when many original sources are not yet fully available in your language. The tool searches semantically, groups relevant content by topic, and presents matching results as clearly as possible in your language.
My hope is that this tool supports personal Bible study, strengthens trust in the original sources, and helps more people discover the message of these writings with clarity, depth, and joy.
