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
Caste is hateful to God. He ignores everything of this character. In His sight the souls of all men are of equal value. He "hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; that they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after Him, and find Him, though He be not far from every one of us." Without distinction of age, or rank, or nationality, or religious privilege, all are invited to come unto Him and live. Desire of Ages, p. 403