He brought them into close places that they might be convicted of the folly of depending on man and that they might turn to Him as their only help. EP 448.3

Men cannot for years pervert the powers God has given them, and then, when they choose to change, find these powers fresh and free for an opposite course. EP 450.5

Man's repentance implies a change of mind. God's repentance implies a change of circumstances and relations. Man may change his relation to God by complying with the conditions upon which he may be brought into the divine favor. EP 457.2

It was not sorrow for sin, but fear of its penalty, that actuated the king of Israel. His chief anxiety was to maintain his authority and retain the allegiance of the people. He desired the honor of Samuel's presence to strengthen his own influence . EP 458.4

When Saul persisted in his stubborn self-justification, he rejected the only means by which God could work to save him from himself.. EP 460.1

While some refuse to believe and obey the requirement of the Lord, they offer up to God their formal services of religion. The Lord cannot accept them if they persist in willful violation of one of His commands. EP 460.2

The thoughts of God in relation to His creatures are above our finite minds. We may be assured that His children will be brought to fill the place for which they are qualified and enabled to accomplish the work committed to their hands, if they will submit their will to God.EP463

A excessiva diplomacia tomou lugar da fidelidade. Ellen White

Uma vida consumida na comunhão e consumada no serviço é a melhor vida a ser vivida. Matthew Henry

Saul's love of approbation had a controlling influence over his actions and thoughts. His standard of right and wrong was popular applause; Saul's ambition was to be first in the estimation of men.. EP 472.1

God requires that truthfulness mark His people, even in the greatest peril. EP 477.1

Every failure on the part of the children of God is due to their lack of faith. When shadows encompass the soul, we must look up; there is light beyond the darkness. EP 477.5

Senhor te guardará de todo o mal; guardará a tua alma. O Senhor guardará a tua entrada e a tua saída, desde agora e para sempre. Salmo 121:7-8.

“Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil.” Psalm 141:5.

O propósito do conhecimento é ação, não conhecimento. Aristótelis

Many vainly endeavor to accomplish a work for which they are insufficient, while that which they might do, lies neglected. And because of this the greater work is hindered.. EP 516.4

All the lessons of Bible history teach that it is a perilous thing to praise men, for if one comes to lose sight of his entire dependence on God, he is sure to fall. The Bible inculcates distrust of human power and encourages trust in divine power. EP 520.1

The position of our ministers calls for health of body and discipline of mind. Good sound sense, strong nerves, and a cheerful temper will recommend the gospel minister anywhere. These should be sought for, and perseveringly cultivated.—Ev 147.3

The function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waist may days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time. Jack London