"Man cannot transform himself by the exercise of his will." -Ellen G. White, Christ's Object Lessons p. 96
"Such transformation of character as is seen in the life of John is ever the result of communion with Christ. There may be marked defects in the character of an individual, yet when he becomes a true disciple of Christ, the power of divine grace transforms and sanctifies him. Beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, he is changed from glory to glory, until he is like Him whom he adores". –Ellen G. White, Acts of the Apostles p 559
"Our wrong traits of character are not always visible to ourselves, although they may be very apparent to others. But time and circumstances will surely prove us and bring to light the gold of character or discover the baser metal." -Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, volume 4
"True Christian character is marked by a singleness of purpose, an indomitable determination, which refuses to yield to worldly influences." -Ellen G. White AG 224
"Through His Son, God has revealed the excellency to which human beings are capable of attaining. Through the merits of Christ, they are lifted from their depraved state, purified, and made more precious than the golden wedge of Ophir. It is possible for them to become companions of the angels in glory, and to reflect the image of Jesus Christ, shining even in the bright splendor of the eternal throne. It is their privilege to have faith that through the power of Christ they shall be made immortal. Yet how seldom they realize to what heights they could attain if they would allow God to direct their every step!" -Ellen G. White, The Signs of the Times (September 3, 1902)
"Remember that you are daily weaving for yourself a web of habits. If these habits are according to the Bible rule, you are going every day in steps heavenward, growing in grace and the knowledge of the truth; and like Daniel, God will give you wisdom as he gave to him. You will not choose the paths of selfish gratification. Practice habits of strictest temperance, and be careful to keep sacred the laws which God has established to govern your physical being. God has claims upon your powers, therefore careless inattention to the laws of health is sin. The better you observe the laws of health, the more clearly can you discern temptations, and resist them, and the more clearly can you discern the value of eternal things. May the Lord help you to make the most of your present opportunities and privileges, that you may daily gain new victories, and finally enter the city of God, as those who have overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony." -Ellen G. White, The Youth Instructor, August 25, 1886
"Therefore
if any man be in Christ,
he is a new creature:
old things are passed away;
behold, all things are become new."
-2 Corinthians 5:17, KJV
"He who by faith receives the word is receiving the very life and character of God." -Ellen G. White, Christ's Object Lessons p. 38
"Reading stories of human heroism is a popular pastime. But contemplating human heroes doesn't change one's heart or transform a sinner into a saint...But here's a miracle known and experienced worldwide in any culture or language: reading Bible stories does change the heart; in the process it makes a bad person become a good one. It's proof of biblical inspiration."-Robert J. Wieland, "Dial Daily Bread" Archive: February 7, 2005
"Firm integrity shines forth as gold amid the dross and rubbish of the world." -Ellen G. White, ChL p. 17
"Communion with God through prayer develops the mental and moral faculties, and the spiritual powers strengthen as we cultivate thoughts upon spiritual things." -Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages p. 70
"It is only by personal union with Christ, by communion with Him daily, hourly, that we can bear the fruits of the Holy Spirit." -Ellen G. White, AG p. 211
"Our growth in grace, our joy, our usefulness, all depend on our union with Christ and the degree of faith we exercise in Him." -Ellen G. White, AG p.211
"We are here for a purpose. God has given us His plan for our life, and He desires us to reach the highest standard of development." -Ellen G. White, The Faith I live By p. 167
"We are too easily satisfied with our attainments. We feel rich and increased with goods, and know not that we are "wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked." Revelation 3:17. Now is the time to heed the admonition of the True Witness: "I counsel thee to buy of Me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see." Verse 18."-Christian Experience and Teachings of Ellen G. White, p. 189.3
"There are restless ones who, were they to go to a new place to live, would still be dissatisfied, because the spirit of disaffection is in their hearts, and a change of place does not bring a change of heart. Their characters have not been refined and ennobled by the Spirit of Christ. They need to learn the lesson of contentment. They do not study from cause to effect. They do not seek to understand the Bible tests of character, which are essential to true success.
"There are many who are desirous of changing their employment. They wish to obtain advantages which they suppose exist in some other place. Let them ask themselves of what benefit it would be to them to move if they have not learned to be kind and patient and helpful where they are. Let them look at themselves in the light of the word of God, and then work to the point where improvement is needed." -Ellen G. White, Fundamentals of Christian Education p. 495
"If we keep uppermost in our minds the unkind and unjust acts of others, we shall find it impossible to love them as Christ has loved us; but if our thoughts dwell upon the wondrous love and pity of Christ for us, the same spirit will flow out to others." -Ellen G. White, Steps to Christ p. 121.
"When the love of Christ is enshrined in the heart, like sweet fragrance it cannot be hidden." -Ellen G. White, Steps to Christ p. 77
"When in faith we take hold of His strength, He will change, wonderfully change, the most hopeless, discouraging outlook. He will do this for the glory of His name." -Ellen G. White, Testimonies, vol. 8 p. 12.
"When the Spirit of God takes possession of the heart, it transforms the life. Sinful thoughts are put away, evil deeds are renounced; love, humility, and peace take the place of anger, envy, and strife. Joy takes the place of sadness, and the countenance reflects the light of heaven... The blessing comes when by faith the soul surrenders itself to God." -Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 173.
"It is obstacles that make men strong. It is not helps, but difficulties, conflicts, rebuffs, that make men of moral sinew. Too much ease and avoiding responsibility have made weaklings and dwarfs of those who ought to be responsible men of moral power and strong spiritual muscle." -Ellen G. White, Testimonies, vol. 3 p. 495
"God permits every human being to exercise individuality. He desires no one to submerge his or her mind in the mind of a fellow mortal. Those who desire to be transformed in mind and character are not to look to others, but to the divine Example." -Ellen G. White, The Signs of the Times (September 3, 1902)
"Such transformation of character as is seen in the life of John is ever the result of communion with Christ. There may be marked defects in the character of an individual, yet when he becomes a true disciple of Christ, the power of divine grace transforms and sanctifies him. Beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, he is changed from glory to glory, until he is like Him whom he adores". –Ellen G. White, Acts of the Apostles p 559
"Our wrong traits of character are not always visible to ourselves, although they may be very apparent to others. But time and circumstances will surely prove us and bring to light the gold of character or discover the baser metal." -Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, volume 4
"True Christian character is marked by a singleness of purpose, an indomitable determination, which refuses to yield to worldly influences." -Ellen G. White AG 224
"Through His Son, God has revealed the excellency to which human beings are capable of attaining. Through the merits of Christ, they are lifted from their depraved state, purified, and made more precious than the golden wedge of Ophir. It is possible for them to become companions of the angels in glory, and to reflect the image of Jesus Christ, shining even in the bright splendor of the eternal throne. It is their privilege to have faith that through the power of Christ they shall be made immortal. Yet how seldom they realize to what heights they could attain if they would allow God to direct their every step!" -Ellen G. White, The Signs of the Times (September 3, 1902)
"Remember that you are daily weaving for yourself a web of habits. If these habits are according to the Bible rule, you are going every day in steps heavenward, growing in grace and the knowledge of the truth; and like Daniel, God will give you wisdom as he gave to him. You will not choose the paths of selfish gratification. Practice habits of strictest temperance, and be careful to keep sacred the laws which God has established to govern your physical being. God has claims upon your powers, therefore careless inattention to the laws of health is sin. The better you observe the laws of health, the more clearly can you discern temptations, and resist them, and the more clearly can you discern the value of eternal things. May the Lord help you to make the most of your present opportunities and privileges, that you may daily gain new victories, and finally enter the city of God, as those who have overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony." -Ellen G. White, The Youth Instructor, August 25, 1886
"Therefore
if any man be in Christ,
he is a new creature:
old things are passed away;
behold, all things are become new."
-2 Corinthians 5:17, KJV
"He who by faith receives the word is receiving the very life and character of God." -Ellen G. White, Christ's Object Lessons p. 38
"Reading stories of human heroism is a popular pastime. But contemplating human heroes doesn't change one's heart or transform a sinner into a saint...But here's a miracle known and experienced worldwide in any culture or language: reading Bible stories does change the heart; in the process it makes a bad person become a good one. It's proof of biblical inspiration."-Robert J. Wieland, "Dial Daily Bread" Archive: February 7, 2005
"Firm integrity shines forth as gold amid the dross and rubbish of the world." -Ellen G. White, ChL p. 17
"Communion with God through prayer develops the mental and moral faculties, and the spiritual powers strengthen as we cultivate thoughts upon spiritual things." -Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages p. 70
"It is only by personal union with Christ, by communion with Him daily, hourly, that we can bear the fruits of the Holy Spirit." -Ellen G. White, AG p. 211
"Our growth in grace, our joy, our usefulness, all depend on our union with Christ and the degree of faith we exercise in Him." -Ellen G. White, AG p.211
"We are here for a purpose. God has given us His plan for our life, and He desires us to reach the highest standard of development." -Ellen G. White, The Faith I live By p. 167
"We are too easily satisfied with our attainments. We feel rich and increased with goods, and know not that we are "wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked." Revelation 3:17. Now is the time to heed the admonition of the True Witness: "I counsel thee to buy of Me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see." Verse 18."-Christian Experience and Teachings of Ellen G. White, p. 189.3
"There are restless ones who, were they to go to a new place to live, would still be dissatisfied, because the spirit of disaffection is in their hearts, and a change of place does not bring a change of heart. Their characters have not been refined and ennobled by the Spirit of Christ. They need to learn the lesson of contentment. They do not study from cause to effect. They do not seek to understand the Bible tests of character, which are essential to true success.
"There are many who are desirous of changing their employment. They wish to obtain advantages which they suppose exist in some other place. Let them ask themselves of what benefit it would be to them to move if they have not learned to be kind and patient and helpful where they are. Let them look at themselves in the light of the word of God, and then work to the point where improvement is needed." -Ellen G. White, Fundamentals of Christian Education p. 495
"If we keep uppermost in our minds the unkind and unjust acts of others, we shall find it impossible to love them as Christ has loved us; but if our thoughts dwell upon the wondrous love and pity of Christ for us, the same spirit will flow out to others." -Ellen G. White, Steps to Christ p. 121.
"When the love of Christ is enshrined in the heart, like sweet fragrance it cannot be hidden." -Ellen G. White, Steps to Christ p. 77
"When in faith we take hold of His strength, He will change, wonderfully change, the most hopeless, discouraging outlook. He will do this for the glory of His name." -Ellen G. White, Testimonies, vol. 8 p. 12.
"When the Spirit of God takes possession of the heart, it transforms the life. Sinful thoughts are put away, evil deeds are renounced; love, humility, and peace take the place of anger, envy, and strife. Joy takes the place of sadness, and the countenance reflects the light of heaven... The blessing comes when by faith the soul surrenders itself to God." -Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 173.
"It is obstacles that make men strong. It is not helps, but difficulties, conflicts, rebuffs, that make men of moral sinew. Too much ease and avoiding responsibility have made weaklings and dwarfs of those who ought to be responsible men of moral power and strong spiritual muscle." -Ellen G. White, Testimonies, vol. 3 p. 495
"God permits every human being to exercise individuality. He desires no one to submerge his or her mind in the mind of a fellow mortal. Those who desire to be transformed in mind and character are not to look to others, but to the divine Example." -Ellen G. White, The Signs of the Times (September 3, 1902)