EGW Aphorisms of Encouragement

The Saviour cannot withdraw from the soul that clings to Him, pleading its great need. DA198
It would be well to give thought and careful study to whatever it’s to be immortalized in print. 5T516.
The only safe and sure rule is to do what God says. AA475
It is much easier to throw a thing into the mind than to get it out once it is there 2T430
You should also have an aim, a purpose in life 2T429
One soul is of more value than the entire world. 2T541
Action gives power. MLT130
From the Christian standpoint Love Is Power. MLT179
Let no man allow their business dealings to rob them of their humanness. MLT242
Our time here is short… let us make the most of life. MLT201
We are here to benefit humanity, to be a blessing to society. MLT214
The essence of true politeness is consideration for others. MLT191
Beware of deifying reason SC109
Erecting buildings, scientific is God’s service. MLT117
If they would everyday take note of the favors that are done to them… how much occasion to think God MLT327
There is nothing that can keep you away from God but a rebellious will MLT 318
Take the hard place, do the work that needs to be done though it brings no earthly recognition or reward MLT 319
[God’s] vigilance which knows no relaxation MLT 291
He taught the disciples, by example, that when attending any public gathering, they need not want for something to say. MLT190
In the humblest lot excellence may be found. MLT172
…in vain are men’s dreams of progress, in vain all efforts for the uplifting of humanity, if they neglect the one Source of hope and help for the fallen race SC21
Most of the grand truths of God have to be burned into us by the hot iron of affliction. ST9,4 01/25/1883 p40
God requires thoroughness of all his servants. 2T 501
It is important for ministers of Christ to see the necessity of self-culture in order to adorn their profession and maintain a becoming dignity. 2T500
Maintain to the last your Christian integrity. MLT 313
[a man of God] regards every human being as precious because Christ has died for every soul. MLT 277
The saint in Heaven must first be a saint up on earth. MLT273
What is worth doing at all is worth doing well. Mlt219
Pride, ignorance, and folly are constant companions. MLT332
True joy can be found only in unselfish service. MLT 202
The most precious fruit of sanctification is the grace of meekness. MLT253
Your success will not depend so much upon your knowledge and accomplishments as upon your ability to find the way to the heart. MLT 233
Allow no opportunity to pass on unimproved. MLT 233
Do not try to crowd into one day the work of two. Mlt142
A boundless ocean of uncertainty. 3SG93
The Lord will not speak to a mind that is unconcerned. ar 08/22/1907
None but Christ can fashion anew the character that has been ruined by sin. DA38
His words started a train of thought that would never be forgotten. DA81
To a people in whose hearts his law is written, the favor of God is assured. DA106
God often uses the simplest means to accomplish the greatest results. DA822
The Fountain of the heart must be purified before the streams can become pure. DA172
No one sees the hand that lifts the burden. DA173
Not through controversy and discussion is the soul enlightened DA175
The trials of life our God’s workmen to remove the impurities and roughness from our character COL 10
Love of self destroys our peace COL 15
Crowd all the good works you possibly can into this life.5T488.
Our thoughts produce our words, and our words react upon our thoughts. VSS 52.
Let not your study of the Scriptures be of a cheap or casual order. VSS169
[Dont] be channels through which Satan shall communicate gloomy, disagreeable thoughts. 6T62,63
Speak words of solid sense. VSS118
Benevolence was the life of His soul. DA 190
the mind [must] attain due proportions. CE 2
have […] stability of character. CE3
Every day you should learn something new from the Scriptures. ML22
Proud scorners are not fit to be trusted. SOT 12 –13 – 1883.
He who waits for entire knowledge before he will exercise faith cannot receive blessing from God. DA347
A living faith means an increase of vigor, a confiding trust, by which the soul becomes a conquering power. DA347
It is not enough to believe about Christ; we must believe in Him. The only faith that will benefit us is that which embraces Him as a personal Saviour. DA347
Every unselfish action gives new strength to spirituality. No one can try to be like Christ without growing more noble and more true. MYP 96, 97.
The question that comes home to each of us is, Upon what foundation am I building? STEd 73
Yes, tell it in words full of cheer, that no one who perseveringly climbs the ladder will fail of gaining an entrance into the heavenly city. MYP95
I do not mean to live a coward, or die a coward. 6MS-1891.
The everlasting portals will open wide to the trembling touch of a little child. COL404
The highest work of the princes in Israel… is to fulfill the responsibility resting upon them to fasten the Scriptures in the minds of the people. SDABC-EGWC, 2Kings 23:2, p. 1039.
God requires the training of the mental faculties. … And He is displeased with those who are too careless or too indolent to become efficient, well-informed workers. … The Lord desires us to obtain all the education possible. COL333.
God never sends His Spirit to sanction ignorance. GW105
but those who, with the same spirit of consecration, have had the benefit of a thorough education, can do a much more extensive work for Christ. They stand on vantage ground. COL333.
There is no social position, no phase of human experience, for which the study of the Bible is not an essential preparation. SpTEd 53.4
Men of action are needed—men who will labor with earnest, ceaseless energy for the purifying of the church and the warning of the world. 5T187
We need the courage of heroes and the faith of martyrs. 5T187
The mind gradually adapts itself to the subjects upon which it is allowed to dwell. 5T24
There are no influences so potent as those which surround us in our early years. FCE57
Trials and obstacles are the Lord’s chosen methods of discipline and His appointed conditions of success. MH471.
Let us remember that while the work we have to do may not be our choice, it is to be accepted as God’s choice for us. Whether pleasing or unpleasing, we are to do the duty that lies nearest.” MH472, 473.
In the future life the mysteries that here have annoyed and disappointed us will be made plain. We shall see that our seemingly unanswered prayers and disappointed hopes have been among our greatest blessings. MH474.
…beware of self-pity. MH476.
Of all the gifts that heaven can bestow upon men, fellowship with Christ in His sufferings is the most weighty trust and the highest honor. MH478.
God never leads His children otherwise than they would choose to be led, if they could see the end from the beginning, and discern the glory of the purpose which they are fulfilling as coworkers with Him. MH479.
Our heavenly Father has a thousand ways to provide for us of which we know nothing. Those who accept the one principle of making the service of God supreme, will find perplexities vanish and a plain path before their feet. MH481.
In the darkest days, when appearances seem most forbidding, have faith in God. He is working out His will, doing all things well in behalf of His people. MH482.
In the life of Christ, everything was made subordinate to His work, the great work of redemption which He came to accomplish. And the same devotion, the same self-denial and sacrifice, the same subjection to the claims of the word of God, is to be manifest in His disciples. MH502.
A minister cannot be too careful of his influence.2T547
We are not to become pets and shun toil, hardship, and conflicts.2T550
As a shield from temptation and an inspiration to purity and truth, no other influence can equal the sense of God’s presence. Ed.255.
We must be less proud, less sensitive, have less self-love, and be dead to self-interest. 2T566
If perplexed, hold still; make no move in the dark. 5T571
Lay hold of every opportunity within your reach of doing good. 2T331
be a blessing to society. 2T587
…Be … a benefit to our race and generation 2T587
Knowledge is power only when united with true piety. Instr.Educ. p.1
I worry nothing about the future, but try to do my duty for today. Letter 81, 1888.
It will not add to our enjoyment to get angry and cultivate a perverse temper. 2T590
By beholding we become changed. 2T479
Let it be your object to make those around you better, to elevate them, to point them to heaven and glory. 2T59?
… gather rays of eternal light from the throne of glory and scatter them around you. 2T594
Holiness is constant agreement with God. Ms 61, 1903
We are not required to defy authorities. Our words, whether spoken or written, should be carefully considered. MLT280
With what care should Christians regulate their habits, that they may preserve the full vigor of every faculty to give to the service of Christ. MLT254
He was the Redeemer before as after His incarnation. DA 210.2
There can be no growth or fruitfulness in the life that is centered in self. COL 67
Christianity will make a man a gentleman. GW123
What Christ was on this earth, the Christian worker should strive to be. COL123
It is moral worth that God values. Love and purity are the attributes He prizes most. DA219
The everlasting portals will open wide to the trembling touch of a little child. COL 404
In order to be God’s special instrument, you should lean to no one, but hang upon Him alone, and, like the clinging vine, let your tendrils entwine about Him. 2T608 [an angel to EGW]
… we stand by the old landmarks. 1SM162