E.G. White
Quotes: Counsels on Diet and Foods pp. 15-16
Choice of Life or Death Only one lease
of life is granted us; and the inquiry with every one should be, "How can I
invest my powers so that they may yield the greatest profit? How can I do
most for the glory of God and the benefit of my fellow men?" For life is
valuable only as it is used for the attainment of these ends.
Our first duty toward God and our fellow beings is that of self-development.
Every faculty with which the Creator has endowed us should be cultivated to
the highest degree of perfection, that we may be able to do the greatest
amount of good of which we are capable. Hence that time is spent to good
account which is used in the establishment and preservation of physical and
mental health. We cannot afford to dwarf or cripple any function of body or
mind. As surely as we do this, we must suffer the consequences.
Every man has the opportunity, to a great extent, of making himself whatever
he chooses to be. The blessings of this life, and also of the immortal
state, are within his reach. He may build up a character of solid worth,
gaining new strength at every step. He may advance daily in knowledge and
wisdom, conscious of new delights as he progresses, adding virtue to virtue,
grace to grace. His faculties will improve by use; the more wisdom he gains,
the greater will be his capacity for acquiring. His intelligence, knowledge,
and virtue will thus develop into greater strength and more perfect
symmetry.
On the other hand, he may allow his powers to rust out for want of use, or
to be perverted through evil habits, lack of self-control, or moral and
religious stamina. His course then tends downward; he is disobedient to the
law of God and to the laws of health. Appetite conquers him; inclination
carries him away. It is easier for him to allow the powers of evil, which
are always active, to drag him backward, than to struggle against them, and
go forward. Dissipation, disease, and death follow. This is the history of
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of the key events of the last week of Christ's life was the last supper with
His disciples. From that event, Christians celebrate the communion service.
As believers around the world celebrate the events of Christ's passion, the
Adventist Review presents several articles on communion and the
ordinance of humility for your inspiration. -- Editors
Union in Communion
How one special, family-type service changed
Ellsworth Wellman's opinion of the communion service.
What really is the significance of the practice
of foot washing? Is it merely a lingering trace of a past culture?
In this exercise we come closer to one another
and to Him.
Ask any deacon. It's a well-known fact that
on communion Sabbath perhaps only about half the regular
members of most congregations show up.
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Sabbath Service Songs:
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus [MP3]
Turn your eyes upon
Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth,
will grow strangely dim,
in the light of His glory and grace.
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Sabbath Service Songs:
Fija tus ojos en Cristo [MP3]
Fija tus ojos en Cristo,
Fija tus ojos en Cristo,
tan lleno de gracia y amor,
y lo terrenal sin valor será,
a la luz del glorioso Señor.
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Sabbath Service Songs:
Sanctuary [MP3]
Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary;
pure and holy, tried and true.
With thanksgiving,
I’ll be a living Sanctuary for You.
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Sabbath Service Songs:
Santuario [MP3]
Dios transfórmame en santuario
Puro y santo para Ti
Y que pueda a ti alabarte
En santuario para Ti |
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Call to Prayer: As We Come to You in Prayer [MP3]
Hymn #671
Now, Dear Lord, as we pray,
take our hearts and minds far away
From the press of the world all around
To Your throne where grace does abound.
May our lives be transformed by Your love,
May our souls be refreshed from above.
At this moment, let people everywhere
Join us now as we come to You in prayer.
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Call to Prayer: Nos Acercamos a Ti en oración[MP3]
Ahora, querido
Dios, al orar
Toma nuestros corazones y mentes
Y apártalos de la presión del mundo en derredor
hacia tu trono donde la gracia abunda
Que nuestras vidas sean transformadas por Tu
amor,
Que nuestras almas sean refrescadas desde lo alto.
En este momento, deja que la gente doquier
Se nos unan mientras nos acercamos a Ti en oración.
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Sabbath Service Songs:
Family of God [MP3]
I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God.
I’ve been washed in the fountain,
cleansed by His blood.
Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod,
‘cause I’m part of the family,
the family of God.
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Adventist Church. which is part of the General Conference of Seventh-day
Adventists Silver Spring, Maryland.
