UNDERSTANDING THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY Relation Of E.G.White Writings To The Bible #5 Need for the Ellen Writings.............. 6. To Simplify Truth: “Additional truth is not brought out; but God has through the Testimonies simplified the great truths already given.”{ Testimonies, vol. 5, p. 665} Simplification of the statement of great truths or phases of spiritual experience is a most practical and helpful contribution of the Ellen White writings. “Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend.”{ Steps to Christ, page 97} ; “Faith is trusting God,—believing that He loves us, and knows best what is for our good.”{ Education, page 253};Sanctification is “daily dying to self and daily conformity to the will of God.” {Life Sketches, page 237.} 7. To Bring Out Principles And Help Apply Them: “I was then directed to bring out general principles, in speaking and in writing.” {Testimonies, vol. 2, p. 687; also vol. 5, p. 660}. The stating of basic principles is more important than instructing in the details as to how one should act under certain circumstances. A principle is a fundamental, unchangeable truth, or a settled rule of action. It applies at all times and in every situation. Detailed instruction may vary to meet circumstances in different parts of the world or according to the changing situations that come with the passing years; but principles, rightly understood and applied, are of enduring value. To Continue...#6
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