GEMS OF INSPIRATION
George Burnside
No other Book is so potent to elevate the thoughts, to give vigor to the faculties, as the broad, enobling truths of the Bible. Steps To Christ, page 95
Let no murmurs or complaints come from your lips; remember that angels hear these words. Testimonies To The Church Volume 7:182
Holiness is not rapture: It is an entire surrender of the will to God; it is living by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. It is trusting God in trial, in darkness as well in the light. Acts of the Apostles, page 51
In every command and in every promise of the word of God is the power, the very life of God by which the command may be fulfilled and the promise realized. Christ’s Object Lessons, page 38
"Those who prayerfully study the Bible go from each search wiser than they were before. Thus they will find the hidden treasure; for the Lord will quicken their understanding."-Messages to Young People, pages 259, 260.
If you love the Scriptures, and search them whenever there is opportunity, that you may come into possession of their rich treasures, then you may be assured that Jesus is drawing you to Himself. Testimonies To The Church Volume 7:204
Christ is waiting with longing desire for the manifestation of Himself in His church. When the character of Christ shall be perfectly produced in His people, then He will come to claim them as His own. Christ’s Object Lessons, page 69
Heaven's communion begins on earth. We learn here the keynote of its praise Education, page 168
Every one who enters the pearly gates of the city of God will enter there as a conqueror, and his greatest conquest will have been the conquest of self. Testimonies To The Church Volume 9: 182
The most common tasks, wrought with loving faithfulness are beautiful In God's sight. Prophets and Kings, page 219
Every soul who accepts the sign of God's government places himself under the divine, everlasting covenant. He fastens himself to the golden chain of obedience, every link of which is a promise. Testimonies To The Church Volume 6:350
Sanctification consists In the cheerful performance of daily duties in perfect obedience to the will of God. Christ’s Object Lessons, page 360
God gives opportunities; success depends upon the use made of them. Prophets and Kings, page 486
God reaches for the hand of faith in us to direct it to lay hold upon the divinity of Christ, that we may attain to perfection of character. Desire of Ages, page 123
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When the darkness is deepest, the light of a God like character will shine the brightest. Acts of the Apostles, page 432
Not one sincere prayer is lost. Amid the anthems of the celestial choir, God hears the cries of the weakest human being. Christ’s Object Lessons, page 174
The religious experience Is to a great degree determined by the character of the books you read in. your leisure moments. Testimonies To The Church Volume 7:204
The greatest want of the world is the want of men, men who will not be bought or sold; men who in their inmost souls are true and honest. Men whose conscience is as true to duty as the needle to the pole; men who will stand for the right though the heavens fall. Education, page 57
Angels of glory wait to communicate through You heaven's light and power to souls that are ready to perish. Mount of Blessings, page 67
Higher than the highest human thought can reach is God's ideal for His children. Godliness, God likeness is the goal to be reached. Education, page 18
Every temptation resisted, every trial bravely borne, gives us a new experience, and, advances us in the work of character-building. Mount of Blessings, page 171
No one is so situated that he cannot be a true and faithful Christian. Testimonies To The Church Volume 5:182
Trials patiently borne, blessings gratefully received, temptations manfully resisted, meekness, kindness, mercy, and love habitually revealed, are the lights that shine forth in the character in contrast with the darkness of the selfish heart. Mount of Blessings, page 72
When we have asked for His blessing, we should believe that we receive it, and thank Him that we have received it. Then we are to go about our duties, assured that the blessing will be realized when we need it most. Desire of Ages, page 200
He has filled the earth and air and sky with glimpses of beauty to tell you of His loving thought for you. Mount of Blessings, page 143
The Christian who is such in his Private life. In the daily surrender of self, the one who in the home life represents the character of Christ, such a one may In the sight of God be more precious than even the world renowned missionary or martyr. Christ’s Object Lessons, page 403
To all who are reaching out to feel the guiding hand of God, the moment of greatest discouragement is the time when divine help is nearest. Desire of Ages, page 528
If we keep the Lord ever before us, allowing our hearts to go out in thanksgiving and praise to Him, we shall have a continual freshness in our religious life. Christ’s Object Lessons, page 129
The heart of God yearns over His earthly children with a love stronger than death. In giving up His Son, He has poured out to us all heaven in one gift. Steps To Christ, page 24
Our lives may seem a tangle; but as we commit ourselves to the wise Master-Worker, He will bring out the pattern of life and character that will be to His own glory. Desire of Ages, page 331
The highest evidence of nobility In a Christian Is self-control. Desire of Ages, page 301
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We can walk safely In the darkest path If we have the Light of the World for our Guide, Testimonies To The Church Volume 5:71
A character formed according to the divine likeness is the only treasure that we can take from this world to the next. Those who are under the Instruction of Christ in this world will take every divine attainment with them to the heavenly mansions. Christ’s Object Lessons, page 332
A religion which is not practical is not genuine. True conversion makes us strictly honest in our dealings with our fellow men. It makes us faithful in our everyday work. Messages to Young People, page 72
The Sabbath is a golden clasp that unites God and His people. Testimonies To The Church Volume 6:351
In the whole Satanic force there is not power to overcome one soul who in simple trust casts himself on Christ. Christ’s Object Lessons, page 157
Pain can not exist In the atmosphere of heaven. In the home of the redeemed there will be no tears, no funeral trains, no badges of mourning. Testimonies To The Church Volume 9:286
The strongest temptation cannot excuse sin. However severe or unexpected the assault, God has provided help for us, and in His strength we may conquer. Patriarchs and Prophets, page 421
Keep your wants, your joys, your sorrows, your cares, and your fears, before God. You cannot burden Him; you cannot weary Him. Steps To Christ, page 105
There is no limit to the usefulness of the one who, by putting self aside, makes room for the working of the Holy Spirit upon his heart, and lives a life wholly consecrated to God. Desire of Ages, page 250
As the will of man co-operates with the will of God it becomes omnipotent. All His biddings are enablings. Christ’s Object Lessons, page 333
He who beholds the Savior's matchless love, will be elevated in thought, purified in heart, transformed in character. Desire of Ages, page 661
Every soul is as fully known to Jesus as if he were the only one for whom the Savior died. The distress of every one touches His heart. The cry for aid reaches His ear. Desire of Ages, page 479
Faith is the gift of God; but the power to exercise it is ours. Patriarchs and Prophets, page 431
To every sincere prayer an answer will come. It may not come just as you desire, or at the time you look for it; but it will come in the way and at the time that will best meet your need. Gospel Workers, page 258
In Christ we become more closely united to God than if we had never fallen. Desire of Ages, page 25 Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend. Steps To Christ, page 97
It is a solemn thing to die but a far more solemn thing to live. Every thought and word and deed of our lives will meet us again. Testimonies To The Church Volume 5:466
If we consent, He will so identify Himself with our thoughts and aims, so blend our hearts and minds into conformity to His will, that when obeying Him we shall be but carrying out our own impulses. Desire of Ages, page 668
Character is power. The silent witness of a true, unselfish, godly life carries an almost irresistible influence. Christ’s Object Lessons, page 340
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We are to engage in no business, follow no pursuit, seek no pleasure, that would hinder the outworking of His righteousness in our character and life. Mount of Blessings, page 148
Whenever we give ourselves wholly to God, and in our work follow His directions, He makes Himself responsible for its accomplishment. Christ’s Object Lessons, page 363
Circumstances may separate us from every earthly friend; but no circumstance, no distance, can separate us from the heavenly Comforter. Wherever we are, wherever we may go, He is always at our right hand to support, sustain, uphold and cheer. Desire of Ages, page 670
The world will be convinced, not by what the pulpit teaches, but by what the church lives. The minister in the desk announces the theory of the, gospel; the practical piety of the church demonstrates its power. Testimonies To The Church Volume 7:16
Not more surely Is the place prepared for us in the heavenly mansions than is the special place designated on earth where we are to work for God. Christ’s Object Lessons, page 327
Those who decide to do nothing in any line that will displease God, will know, after presenting their case before Him, just what course to pursue. Desire of Ages, page 668
He who is at peace, with God and his fellow men cannot he made miserable. Envy will not be in his heart; evil surmising will find no room there. Mount of Blessings, page 46
In the midst of the time of trouble-trouble such has not been since there was a nation-His chosen ones will stand unmoved. Satan with all the hosts of evil cannot destroy the, weakest of God's saints. Prophets and Kings, page 513
All who consecrate soul, body and spirit to God will be constantly receiving a new endowment of physical and mental power. The inexhaustible supplies of heaven are at their command. Desire of Ages, page 827
When in faith we take hold of His strength, He will change, wonderfully change, the most hopeless, discouraging outlook. Prophets and Kings, page 260
Do not tell your troubles to your fellow mortals, but carry everything to God in prayer. Make it a rule never to utter one word of doubt or discouragement. Steps To Christ, page 125
Whatever may be our situation, we have a Guide to direct our way; whatever our perplexities, we have a sure counselor; whatever our sorrow, bereavement, or loneliness, we have a sympathizing Friend. Christ’s Object Lessons, page 173
For all who are disheartened there is one remedy, faith, prayer and work. Testimonies To The Church Volume 6:438
Nothing is apparently more helpless, yet really more invincible, than the soul that feels its nothingness, and relies wholly on God. Prophets and Kings, page 175
When we submit ourselves to Christ, the heart is united with His heart, the will is merged In His will, the mind becomes one with His mind, the thoughts are brought Into captivity to Him; we live His life. Christ’s Object Lessons, page 312
We may keep so near to God that in every unexpected trial our thoughts will turn to Him as naturally as the flower turns to the sun. Steps To Christ, page 104
No tears are shed that God does not notice. There is no smile that He does not mark. Steps To Christ, page 90
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When the mind of man is brought into communion with the mind of God, the finite with the Infinite, the effect on body, and mind and soul, Is beyond estimate. Acts of the Apostles, page 126
Christ was treated as we deserve, that we might be treated as He deserves. Desire of Ages, page 25 Prayer moves the arm of Omnipotence. Christ’s Object Lessons, page 172
The revelation of Christ In your own character will have a transforming power upon all with whom you come in contact. Mount of Blessings, page 185
The government of self is the best government In the world. Testimonies To The Church Volume 4:348
No other book is so potent to elevate the thoughts, to give vigor to the faculties, as the broad enobling truths of the Bible. Steps To Christ, page 95
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