Ellen White saw Christianity as affecting every part of a person's daily
life. The core of practical Christianity is exhibiting Jesus' character
(self-sacrificing love) rather than living by the principles of Satan's kingdom
(self-seeking). It means not only the dropping of harmful habits and destructive
ways of living, but incorporating the positive characteristics of Christ's
character in service to God and to one another. "No one can love God and
not love His children," she wrote. "Christ abiding in the soul exerts
a transforming power, and the outward aspect bears witness to the peace and joy
that reign within" (Selected Messages, book 1, p. 337).
Thought for the Day
As the light and life of men was rejected by the ecclesiastical authorities in the days of Christ, so it has been rejected in every succeeding generation. Again and again the history of Christ's withdrawal from Judea has been repeated.... In our day few of the professed followers of the Reformers are actuated by their spirit. Few are listening for the voice of God, and ready to accept truth in whatever guise it may be presented. Desire of Ages, p. 232