Quotations from the writings of Ellen G. White with the word . . .
T A l e n t ( 12 RELATED PHRASES ) |
The word "Talent" appears 2,369 times in the writings of Ellen White
Talent of . . . ( 407 )
+ Talent of great value ( )
+ Talent of intellect ( )
+ Talent of influence ( in COL )
+ Talent of means ( ) > Talent of money ( )
++ Talent of Reason ( 7 ) > Gift of reason ( 13 ) [ see Reason ]
+ Talent of Speech ( 175 )
+ Talent of time ( in COL ) >
+ Talent of voice ( ) > talent of singing ( )
T A l e n t s ( 5 RELATED PHRASES ) |
The word "Talents" appears 3,682 times in the writings of Ellen White
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+ Talents of . . . ( )
+++ use your talents ( 22 ) ( under construction )
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+ best use of our talents > best use of the talents
+ right use of our talents
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The improvement of our God-given talents composes a strong feature in our probationary state in the development of character. Now we are on test and trial to reveal Christian character. If we are unguarded now, if we let time pass and act indifferent to the requirements of God, if we misuse our talent of reason, of intellect, if we fritter away upon amusements and self-gratifications our precious opportunities and talents, we are being conquered by the enemy in this life and depriving God of the service due Him, and are imperiling our interests for eternity. { 16MR 259.1 }
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In a moment the reason that God had given him was taken away; the judgment that the king thought perfect, the wisdom on which he prided himself, was removed, and the once mighty ruler was a maniac. His hand could no longer sway the scepter. The messages of warning had been unheeded; now, stripped of the power his Creator had given him, and driven from men, Nebuchadnezzar “did eat grass as oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown like eagles’ feathers, and his nails like birds’ claws.” { PK 520.1}
For seven years Nebuchadnezzar was an astonishment to all his subjects; for seven years he was humbled before all the world. Then his reason was restored and, looking up in humility to the God of heaven, he recognized the divine hand in his chastisement. In a public proclamation he acknowledged his guilt and the great mercy of God in his restoration. “At the end of the days,” he said, “I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the Most High, and I praised and honored Him that liveth forever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom is from generation to generation: and all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and He doeth according to His will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay His hand, or say unto Him, What doest Thou? { PK 520.2}
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| Do we individually realize our true position, that as God's hired servants we are not to bargain away our stewardship? We have an individual accountability before the heavenly universe, to administer the trust committed us of God. Our own hearts are to be stirred. Our hands are to have something to impart of the income that God entrusts to us. The humblest of us may be agents for God, using our gifts for His name's glory. He who improves his talents to the best of his ability may present to God his offering as a consecrated gift that shall be as fragrant incense before Him. It is the duty of everyone to see that his talents are turned to advantage as a gift that he must return, having done his best to improve it. {TM 361.2} Read entire section in TM
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