Ellen Chat Conversation

Ellen White’s writings emphasize that the human mind requires consistent and repeated exposure to spiritual principles to truly integrate them into the life. She believed that because we are prone to forgetfulness or neglect, the most vital truths must be presented with frequency and clarity. In her counsel regarding the instruction of the church, she noted that "there was some repetition of thought, as important lines of truth were stressed again and again as the Church was in danger of neglecting some line of work or of letting slip some church standard" (6T 3.2). This repetition was not accidental but served as a safeguard for the believer's experience. She further urged teachers and speakers to adopt a patient method of instruction, stating, "line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little... Do not think, because you have gone over a subject once, that you can pass right on to other points, and the hearers retain all that has been presented" (SpTA07 6.1). Understanding the specific "present truth" for this time is also presented as a vital protection against the deceptions of the last days. Ellen White warned that when people "cast away the shield of truth," they become vulnerable to delusions and the "form of godliness without the power" (4SP 406.1). She encouraged a deep, systematic study of the "line of prophecy" (GC88 438.2) to understand how God has led His people in the past and how He is leading them now. For practical application, this means that staying knowledgeable about Adventist truth is not a one-time event but a continuous process of refinement. She explained that "every line of God's work has a connection with every other line" (7T 198.1), suggesting that as we study, we should look for the harmony between different areas of truth—whether they be health, education, or prophecy. She even suggested that our established methods or "regular lines" must be "purified and refined" by the messages God sends, ensuring they always "bear the mold of the God of heaven" (13MR 193.1). Ultimately, her wisdom suggests that truth should be "presented as it is in Jesus, line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little" (Ev 483.1). By returning to these core principles repeatedly, the believer builds a solid foundation that cannot be easily shaken by the world. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • How does Ellen White describe the "shield of truth" as a protection against spiritualism? • What is the relationship between the "line of prophecy" and our understanding of current events? • How can we ensure that our "regular lines" of work and study remain "purified and refined"? --- 📚 **thousands of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=repetition+%22line)