Based on Ellen White's writings, she had extensive counsel about brotherhood. Here's what she taught: ## The Foundation of Brotherhood Ellen White taught that **"love is the living principle of brotherhood"** (8T 139). She emphasized that God's law is fulfilled when people love Him completely and "their neighbor as themselves," and this manifestation of love brings glory to God. ## Universal Human Brotherhood She affirmed the biblical principle of universal human brotherhood, noting that God **"hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth"** and that **"in the sight of God all are on an equality"** (AA 238.2). This establishes that all humanity shares a fundamental brotherhood. ## Christian Brotherhood For believers specifically, she taught that **"the children of God, the world over, are one great brotherhood"** (3T 52.3). She emphasized that Christians are **"members of one family, all children of the same heavenly Father, with the same blessed hope of immortality"** and that **"very close and tender should be the tie that binds them together"** (8T 242.1). ## The Mark of True Discipleship Ellen White frequently quoted Christ's words: **"By this shall all men know that ye are My disciples, if ye have love one to another"** (5T 167). She taught that this brotherly love serves as the divine credential that identifies God's children to the world. ## Practical Brotherhood She gave practical counsel about living out brotherhood: - **"Yea, thou art thy brother's keeper. Thou shouldst have a watchful care for thy brother, be interested for his welfare, and cherish a kind, loving spirit toward him"** (GW92 259) - **"God wants us to love one another as brethren. He wants us to be pitiful and courteous"** (9T 192.4) - **"Press together, press together"** was the angelic counsel she received about unity among believers (GW92 259) ## The Problem She Observed Ellen White noted that **"in the church of God today brotherly love is greatly lacking"** and that **"many of those who profess to love the Saviour neglect to love those who are united with them in Christian fellowship"** (8T 242.1). She compared the condition of many believers to **"a family of ungrateful and quarrelsome children"** (3T 52.3). ## The Solution She taught that true brotherhood requires: - Putting aside independence of spirit and drawing together - Being willing to sacrifice to clear away suspicion between brethren - Cultivating uniform courtesy and willingness to do to others as we would have them do to us - Remembering that **"we are one in the unity of the truth"** (9T 197) Ellen White's counsel on brotherhood emphasizes both the universal kinship of all humanity and the special bond that should exist among believers, with love as the essential element that makes true brotherhood possible.