Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers

Preface to Third Edition

Historical Foreword

A Review of Significant History

Institutional Development

The 1880's—A Period of Notable Advance

The Setting of the 1888 Minneapolis Conference

The General Conference of 1888

Differing Attitudes Toward Righteousness by Faith

Consolidation and Its Attendant Problems

Far-Reaching Publishing-House Problems

General Conference President Publishers Testimonies

The General Conference of 1901

Battle Creek Institutions Suffer God's Judgments

“Except as We Shall Forget”

Section 1—The Church of Christ

Chapter 1—The Object of His Supreme Regard

Clear, Decided Distinctions

Divine Experiments

Chapter 2—The Church the Property of God

Identified with His Church

False Teachers to be Shunned

Chapter 3—Organization and Development

Unity in Faith and Doctrine

The Introduction of Church Order

Results of United Effort

Individual Responsibility and Christian Unity

What Hath God Wrought!

Chapter 4—The Remnant Church Not Babylon

Instruction to the Disciples

A Betrayal of Confidence

A False Message

Satan's Accusations

The World Called to Account

The Encouraging Word

Words of Accusation Not of God

A Work of Deception

A Living Church

Judas Given Opportunities

The Church Not Perfect

Satan Permitted to Tempt

The Church the Light of the World

A Divinely Appointed Ministry

Beware of False Teachers

Another Example

The Letter

Section 2—Faithful, Earnest Warnings

Chapter 5—Danger of Rejecting Truth

Manifest Working of the Holy Spirit

Witnesses of the Cross

Arrest and Imprisonment of the Apostles

Preaching Contrary to Established Doctrines

Present Dangers

Answer of the Apostles

Prejudice of Those in Authority

Mercy of God Exemplified

Resistance of Truth

The Holy Spirit to be Left Untrammeled

Chapter 6—A Faithful Message

Many Have Outgrown Their Advent Faith

Result of Separation from God

Exhortation to Repentance

The True Inspiration to Enthusiasm

Truth to be Enthroned in the Heart

Chapter 7—Worldly Amusements

Parties of Pleasure

Effect of such Gatherings

Bicycle Sport

A Profanation of Religion

Deceptive Working of Satan

Professed Christians as Decoys of Satan

Deplorable Conviction Gaining Ground

Dishonest Dealings in Business

True Attitude of the Christian

Chapter 8—Rejecting the Light

Cleansing of the Heart Needed

Communication of Light

The Message of Justification by Faith

God's Message for the Present Time

Warning Against Despising God's Message

Chapter 9—“Let Him That Thinketh He Standeth Take Heed Lest He Fall”

Idolatry of the Children of Israel

Special Influence of Satan's Work

Danger of Self-Pleasing

Section 3—The Holy Scriptures

Chapter 10—How Shall We Search the Scriptures?

Carefulness in Presenting New Views

The Truth Will Stand

The Scriptures to be Studied with Reverence

In Simplicity and Faith

Chapter 11—The Study of the Books of Daniel and the Revelation

Result of True Study

Unconquerable Forces Waiting

Chapter 12—Dig Deeper

Section 4—God's High Standard

Chapter 13—True Education in Our Churches

Fitting Souls for Service

Characteristics of the True Seeker

We are not Working Alone

Christ the Revelation of God

Precious Words of Warning and Promise

A Closer Test of Discipleship

Make a Reality of Truth

A Terrible Deception

A Sign of Obedience

Human Philosophy Versus Divine Revelation

Not Any Day in Seven

On Which Side are You?

Whom Will You Choose?

Chapter 14—Sabbath Observance the Sign of Loyalty

A Joking Minister

Secret Faults to be Overcome

Search the Scriptures and Pray in Faith

Be Courteous

Bible Religion

A Lowered Standard

Give Not Glory to Man

Cultivate Faith and Love

Chapter 15—Call to a Higher Standard

Section 5—A Solemn Appeal to Ministers

Under Bonds to God

Chapter 16—Reasons for Inefficiency, and the Remedy

Waiting and Watching

Our Relation to the World

Using God-Given Talents

Chapter 17—Need of Divine Power and Wisdom

“Repent, and Do the First Works”

Perverting Power of Selfishness

Essentials in Service

Choosing Men for the Ministry

A Consecrated Life

Chapter 18—Return to the First Love

All Other Blessings

Chapter 19—The Power of the Holy Spirit Awaits Our Demand and Reception

Section 6—Human Needs and Divine Supply

Study the Pattern

Avoid Extravagance

Maintain Simplicity

Chapter 20—To Be Practiced in All Things

Chapter 21—The Wedding Ring

Chapter 22—Improvement in the Work

Chapter 23—Idleness

Love and Unity

Chapter 24—The Spirit of Jesus

Chapter 25—The Lord Is Soon Coming

Section 7—Economy

Advancing the Truth

Christ Has Made the Yoke Easy

Paternal Character of God

Criticizing Defects in Others

Laborers Should Improve Themselves

Need of Workers

Heart Culture

Chapter 26—Love and Confidence Among Brethren

The Burden for Souls

The Spirit of Wisdom

Chapter 27—Receiving Gifts

Extreme Positions

Favors to be Received as Well as Imparted

Chapter 28—Solemn Times

Economy in the Home

Earnest Work

Self-denying Sacrifice

Home Missionary Work

Chapter 29—Activity in Our Churches

Chapter 30—Direct Dependence on God

Section 8—Workers with God

Due Consideration

God Orders His Work

God's Organization

Committees of Counsel

How to Secure Necessary Funds

Point Souls to Christ

Creating Unnecessary Opposition

Chapter 31—God the Master Worker

Avoid Provocation

Dealing With Precious Souls

Character of Christ

Chapter 32—Humility

Avoid Side Issues

Chapter 33—Calmness and Consideration

More Light to Those Who Use It

Work for Every True Disciple

The Tares and the Wheat

Who is that Faithful and Wise Servant?

Chapter 34—Hovering Over the Churches

Section 9—Workers Under God

Balanced Training

Education in the Tilling of the Soil

Chapter 35—Proper Education

Work for All

Treatment of Opposition

Proper Manner of Meeting Opponents

Personalities to Be Avoided

Value of Counsel and Advice

Spirit of Union and Equality Among Laborers

Chapter 36—Less of Self

Proper Methods in Labor

Correct Principles

Our Duty to Extend the Work

Chapter 37—Counsel Together

Section 10—Right Methods, Principles, and Motives

Ellen White’s vital messages to church leaders following the historic 1888 Minneapolis General Conference session were published as Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers in 1923. Though many years have passed since Ellen White first wrote these testimonies, they still probe the heart, stir the soul, and point to God’s love and Christ’s power to save to the uttermost.

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Section 11—To Brethren in Responsible Positions