Counsels for the Church audio book

Counsels for the Church. Counsels for the Church is a comprehensive selection of inspired materials from Ellen White that first appeared in books and periodicals during her lifetime. Grouped into sixty-six chapters, this counsel and instruction covers a wide range of topics. Because of space limitations, the compilers selected only the most essential and practical counsels on themes of significance and practical value to both the church and the individual. They are designed to draw Christians closer to God, giving them deeper insights into how to live daily in His love and grace.

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Counsels for the Church
Introduction—The Prophetic Gift and Ellen G. White
The Vision of the Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan
How the Light Came to the Prophet
The Life and Work of Mrs. E. G. White
Mrs. E. G. White as Others Knew Her
Messages that Changed Lives
The Vision that Could not Be Told
The Testimonies and the Reader
Practical Test of a Good Prophet
Chapter 1—A Vision of the Reward of the Faithful
Chapter 2—The Time of The End
Chapter 3—Prepare to Meet the Lord
Chapter 4—Union With Christ and Brotherly Love
Union With Christ and One Another Our Only Safety
Harmony and Union Is Our Strongest Witness
Cooperation
Chapter 5—Christ Our Righteousness
Chapter 6—The Sanctified Life
True Evidences of Sanctification
Daniel—An Example of a Sanctified Life
God Tests Those Whom He Values
Counsel to Those Who Seek Assurance of God's Acceptance
Feelings Alone Are Not an Indication of Sanctification
Chapter 7—God Has a Work for You to Do
Christ's True Followers Will Witness for Him
A Place for Each Member of the Family
Witnessing by Moving Into New Localities
Practical Manifestation of Religion
Chapter 8—“Here Am I, Lord, Send Me”
Your Talents Fit a Need
God Desires to Bestow the Gift of the Holy Spirit
Danger in Delay
Workers to Train Church Members
Chapter 9—The Publications of the Church
Chapter 10—Belief in a Personal God
God the Father Revealed in Christ
Christ Gives Men Power to Become Sons of God
God's Individual Interests in His Children
Chapter 11—Christians to Represent God
The Forming of a Christlike Character
Live Courageously Today
Represent God by an Unselfish Life
The Unpardonable Sin
Confessing or Denying Christ
Chapter 12—In the World but Not of the World
Christian Integrity
The Believer—A Better Man in Business
Business Alliances With the World
Chapter 13—The Bible
Study Diligently and Systematically
Divine Enlightenment Is Promised the Reader
Love for Bible Study Is Not Natural
Bible Study Strengthens the Intellect
Christ in All the Bible
Chapter 14—The Testimonies for the Church
To Point Men to the Bible
Judge the “Testimonies” by Their Fruits
Satan's Aim Is to Cause Doubt
Ignorance of the “Testimonies” Is No Excuse
Wrong Use of the “Testimonies”
Danger in Criticizing the “Testimonies”
How to Receive Reproof
Chapter 15—The Holy Spirit
Unity Must Precede the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit
One's Usefulness Depends Upon His Surrender to the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit Will Abide Unto the End
Chapter 16—Keep Clear God's Connection With Man
Satan's Most Destructive Device
Intoxicating Wine
Liquor Makes Man a Slave
Tobacco a Slow Poison
Tobacco Smoke Harmful to Women and Children
Tea and Coffee do Not Nourish the System
The Use of Drugs
Seventh-day Adventists—An Example to the World
Chapter 17—Purity of Heart and Life
Defile Not the Temple of God
The Result of Moral Pollution
Chapter 18—The Choosing of a Husband or Wife
Qualities to Be Sought in a Prospective Wife
Qualities to Be Sought in a Prospective Husband
Love Is a Precious Gift From Jesus
Prayer and Bible Study Necessary to Make the Right Decision
The Counsel of God-fearing Parents
Cautions to Those Contemplating Marriage
Improper Conduct
Chapter 19—Marry Not an Unbeliever
Can Two Walk Together Except They Be Agreed?
The Christian's Answer to the Unbeliever
Better to Break an Unwise Engagement
Counsel to One Who Alone Becomes Converted After Marriage
Chapter 20—Marriage
The Wedding Should Be a Simple, Happy Occasion
Counsel to Newlyweds
Chapter 21—A Happy, Successful Partnership
The Blending of Two Lives
When Differences Arise
Chapter 22—The Relationship Between Husband and Wife
Marriage Is Lawful and Holy
The Privileges of Marriage
Practice Self-Denial and Temperance
Satan Seeks to Weaken Self-Control
Husbands to Be Considerate
When Unreasonable Demands Are Made
Ye Are Bought With a Price
Chapter 23—The Mother and Her Child
Parenthood
When the Mother's Duties Should Be Lightened
The Attitude of the Nursing Mother
Regularity in Tender, Loving Care
Need of Self-Control in Child Discipline
Chapter 24—The Christian Father and Mother
The Sacredness of a Mother's Work
The Mother's Power for Good
The Head of the Family to Imitate Christ
Parents, Labor Together for Your Children's Salvation
Counsel in the Number of Children
Chapter 25—The Christian Home
Furniture Should Be Simple and Inexpensive
Chapter 26—Spiritual Influence in the Home
Morning and Evening Worship
Chapter 27—Finance in the Home
“Owe No Man Any Thing”
Neglect of Essentials Is Not Economy
Duty of Parents in Teaching the Children
Counsel to Husbands and Wives on Matters of Money
Chapter 28—Family Activities During Holidays and Anniversaries
Making God's Cause First
Birthdays—A Time to Praise God
Chapter 29—Recreation
Recreation That May Be Enjoyed by Rich and Poor Alike
Association and Correct Habits
Entire Rest and Self-Amusement
Chapter 30—The Avenues to the Mind Which Must Be Guarded
Satan Cannot Enter the Mind Without Our Consent
Chapter 31—Choice of Reading
Influence of Unwholesome Reading
Reading That Destroys the Soul
Dangers in Reading Exciting Stories
The Book of Books
Chapter 32—Music
Chapter 33—Criticism and Its Effects
Think Well of All Men
The Envious Man Sees No Good in Others
Jealousy and Faultfinding
The Effects of Criticism of Church and Institutional Leaders
Criticism of Self Alone is of Practical Value
Chapter 34—Counsel Concerning Dress
Guiding Principles in Dress
Biblical Instruction
The Influence of the Mode of Dress
Chapter 35—An Appeal to Youth
Develop a Taste for Spiritual Things
Reach out for Higher Spiritual Attainments
The Heavenly Character Must Be Acquired on Earth
Secure God's Love While You Can
Weighed in the Balances
Chapter 36—The Proper Discipline and Education of our Children
Parents Must Agree
The Danger of Too Severe Training
To Allow Children to Grow Up in Ignorance Is a Sin
The Evil of Idleness
Parents, Lead Your Children to Christ
Do Not Neglect the Wants of the Mind
Never Correct a Child When Angry
The Importance of Strict Honesty With Children
The Importance of Character Development
A Personal Experience in Counseling Children
Parents’ Need of More Divine Guidance
Teach Respect and Courtesy
Chapter 37—Christian Education
The Church's Responsibility
Moral Support of Our Institutions
Teachers Under God
Qualifications of a School Teacher
The Bible in Christian Education
Dangers in Sending Children to School Too Young
Importance of Training in Duties of Practical Life
The Dignity of Labor
One's Mother Tongue Should Not Be Ignored
The Works of Skeptics Forbidden by God
The Results of Christian Education
Student's Responsibility to Uphold His School
Chapter 38—The Call to Temperate Living
“Ye Are Not Your Own”
Obedience a Matter of Personal Duty
The Life of God in the Soul Is Man's Only Hope
Present Health Reform
Chapter 39—The Importance of Cleanliness
Chapter 40—The Food We Eat
God's Original Plan for Man's Diet
The Science of Cooking
Highly Seasoned Foods
Regularity in Eating
Application of Health Reform Principles
Control of Appetite and Passions
Chapter 41—Flesh Foods
The Cause of Much Disease and Sickness
The Swine is Unclean Unto You
The Effects of a Flesh Diet on the Mind and Soul
Instruction Concerning a Change in Diet
Chapter 42—Faithfulness in Health Reform
Strength Through Obedience
An Appeal for a Firm Stand
“Do All To the Glory of God”
Educate the People
Extremes Injure Health Reform
Local Conditions to Be Considered
Then God Can Bless
Chapter 43—The Church on Earth
United With the church Above
The Authority Invested in the Church
Paul Directed to the Church for Instruction
Counsel to One Disseminating Error
Chapter 44—Church Organization
Churches Organized by the Prophets
Meeting Dissension in the Church
Danger of Regarding Individual Judgment as Supreme
Election and Ordination of Local Church Officers
Church Property
Regional Meetings
Chapter 45—The House of God
Attitude of Prayer in the House of God
Act as if in the Visible Presence of God
Children to Be Reverent
Dress So That God Is the Subject of Thought
Chapter 46—Treatment of the Erring
“Love One Another as I Have Loved You”
Christ's Methods in Church Discipline
Church's Duty to Those Who Refuse Its Counsel
To Whom Should Confession Be Made?
Christ Only Can Judge Man
Chapter 47—The Observance of God's Holy Sabbath
Remember the Sabbath Day
Sundown Worship
The Family's Most Sacred Hours
“O Come Let Us Worship the Lord”
The Sabbath School
“It Is Lawful to Do Good on the Sabbath”
Attending School on Sabbath
A Day of Rest From Worldly Pursuits
The Blessings of Sabbath Observance
Chapter 48—Counsels on Stewardship
“Of Every Man That Giveth It Willingly”
Tithing Is Ordained by God
The Privilege of Being a Co-laborer With God
God Asks for One-tenth of the Increase He Gives
God Evaluates Gifts by the Love Which Prompts the Sacrifice
The Proper Disposition of Property
“If Riches Increase, Set Not Your Heart Upon Them”
A Pledge Made to God Is Binding and Sacred
Offerings of Thanksgiving to Be Set Aside for the Poor
Our Property and the Support of God's Work
The Spirit of Self-denial and Sacrifice
Chapter 49—The Christian Attitude Toward Want and Suffering
Our Duty to the Poor in the Church
How to Help the Needy
Care of Orphans
Chapter 50—Christians in All the World Become One in Christ
Christ's Relation to Nationality
An Illustration of Bringing About Unity
In Unity There Is Strength
Chapter 51—The Prayer Meeting
Public Prayers Should Not Be Long
More Praise in Prayer
God's Interest in Little Things
Chapter 52—Baptism
Candidates to Be Thoroughly Prepared
The Preparation of Children for Baptism
Chapter 53—The Lord's Supper
The Servant of Servants
The Ordinance of Preparation
A Reminder of Christ's Second Coming
Chapter 54—Prayer for the Sick
Conditions of Answered Prayer
Chapter 55—The Medical Work
Institutions to Be Established
The Pioneer Work of the Gospel
A Work in Which All Are to Unite
The Medical Work Will Open Doors to the Truth
Chapter 56—Relations With Those Not of Our Persuasion
Speaking to Ministers and Groups of Other Denominations
Chapter 57—Our Relations to Civil Rulers and Laws
Oath Taking
Excitement Concerning Politics
Danger in Making Unguarded Statements
Sunday Laws
Chapter 58—Satan's Deceptive Work
Danger in Venturing From the Protection of Heaven
No Man Can Serve Two Masters
Chapter 59—False Science—Satan's Modern Robe of Light
When Error Appears as Light
An Attempt to Deceive the Very Elect
Satan's Plan to Make a God of Nature
Warning Against Sensational Religion
The Need of a Revival of a Spiritual Life
The Love of and Knowledge of the Word—Our Surety
Need of a Full Surrender
Chapter 60—Satan's Lying Wonders
Yielding One's Mind to Another's Control
Magic and Superstition
The Prayer of Faith
Chapter 61—The Coming Crisis
The Sabbath the Point of Issue
Prepare for the Tempest
God's Judgments
Chapter 62—The Sifting Time
Victory for Those Who Seek Deliverance
The Two Armies
Chapter 63—Some Things to Remember
The End Is Near
The Danger of Thinking Christ's Coming Is Delayed
So-called New Light Will Deceive Many
Importance of Personal Devotions
Christians Love to Think and Talk of Heavenly Things
God's People Press Forward Regardless of Doubt and Fear
Chapter 64—Christ Our Great High Priest
Chapter 65—Joshua and the Angel
The Remnant Church
Covered With the Robe of Christ's Righteousness
Chapter 66—“Behold, I Come Quickly”
Your Redemption Draweth Nigh
The Promise of Victory
The Reward of the Faithful
Parting Word of Courage and Confidence