Hobie
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At least the election was pretty mild this time, not much getting blocked from family gatherings or outings this time....
From the pen of Ellen White
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It's likely not really funny being ostracized from family, but I gotta laugh... Politics in the US is soooooo parochial.
Hobie
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Well it really crosses the line when they ask you who you support as they come to your church, as even if you stay neutral or defer they are offended you dont support their political view. Its a very shrewd attack of Satan on the unity of believers to say nothing of the destruction of the churches and worship...
Ellen White quote on numerous topics. Family, health, finances, missions, church life, individual holiness, politics and prophecy. And much more.
For example...
"Through Jesus Christ, households are to have blissful harmony and unity, and parents are to live together in peace and love, neither speaking nor thinking evil of one another. Parents and children are to be kind, forbearing, forgiving, having hearts softened by the grace of Christ".
And again...
The prayers of Christian mothers are not disregarded by the Father of all, Who sent His Son to the earth to ransom people for Himself. He will not turn away your petitions".
Ellen White constantly upheld the love, patience and mercy of a God of infinite power and grace, caring for even the smallest things in the lives of His children.
For example...
"Through Jesus Christ, households are to have blissful harmony and unity, and parents are to live together in peace and love, neither speaking nor thinking evil of one another. Parents and children are to be kind, forbearing, forgiving, having hearts softened by the grace of Christ".
And again...
The prayers of Christian mothers are not disregarded by the Father of all, Who sent His Son to the earth to ransom people for Himself. He will not turn away your petitions".
Ellen White constantly upheld the love, patience and mercy of a God of infinite power and grace, caring for even the smallest things in the lives of His children.
I think the following is totally pertinent I'm today's world...
There is another and more important question that should engage the attention of the churches of today. The apostle Paul declares that "all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." 2 Timothy 3:12. Why is it, then, that persecution seems in a great degree to slumber? The only reason is that the church has conformed to the world's standard and therefore awakens no opposition. The religion which is current in our day is not of the pure and holy character that marked the Christian faith in the days of Christ and His apostles. It is only because of the spirit of compromise with sin, because the great truths of the word of God are so indifferently regarded, because there is so little vital godliness in the church, that Christianity is apparently so popular with the world. Let there be a revival of the faith and power of the early church, and the spirit of persecution will be revived, and the fires of persecution will be rekindled. GC 48.3
There is another and more important question that should engage the attention of the churches of today. The apostle Paul declares that "all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." 2 Timothy 3:12. Why is it, then, that persecution seems in a great degree to slumber? The only reason is that the church has conformed to the world's standard and therefore awakens no opposition. The religion which is current in our day is not of the pure and holy character that marked the Christian faith in the days of Christ and His apostles. It is only because of the spirit of compromise with sin, because the great truths of the word of God are so indifferently regarded, because there is so little vital godliness in the church, that Christianity is apparently so popular with the world. Let there be a revival of the faith and power of the early church, and the spirit of persecution will be revived, and the fires of persecution will be rekindled. GC 48.3
Many hold faith as an opinion. Saving faith is a transaction, by which those who receive Christ join themselves in covenant relation with God. A living faith means an increase of vigor, a confiding trust, by which, through the grace of Christ, the soul becomes a conquering power.
Faith is a mightier conqueror than death. If the sick can be led to fix their eyes in faith upon the Mighty Healer, we shall see wonderful results. It will bring life to the body and to the soul.
In working for the victims of evil habits, instead of pointing them to the despair and ruin toward which they are hastening, turn their eyes away to Jesus. Fix them upon the glories of the heavenly. This will do more for the saving of body and soul than will all the terrors of the grave when kept before the helpless and apparently hopeless. MH 62.2 - MH 62.4
Faith is a mightier conqueror than death. If the sick can be led to fix their eyes in faith upon the Mighty Healer, we shall see wonderful results. It will bring life to the body and to the soul.
In working for the victims of evil habits, instead of pointing them to the despair and ruin toward which they are hastening, turn their eyes away to Jesus. Fix them upon the glories of the heavenly. This will do more for the saving of body and soul than will all the terrors of the grave when kept before the helpless and apparently hopeless. MH 62.2 - MH 62.4
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