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The quote you're looking for is found in **Pamphlet Collection Library, page 283, paragraph 3**: "God has singled out many that He would employ in His work; but there is no chance for them to come in as yet" (PCL 283.3). This statement was written in 1895 and addresses a sobering reality about the condition of God's church at that time. Ellen White explained that God had identified specific individuals He wanted to bring into His work, but the current state of the church made it impossible for them to enter safely. The reason? "The sentiments of men who are in positions of trust must change and the counsel of God be heeded" (PCL 283.3). In other words, the attitudes and actions of church leaders were creating an environment that would harm these potential workers rather than nurture them. This connects to a broader pattern Ellen White observed throughout her ministry. She witnessed how spiritual darkness often followed periods of great light when God's people failed to live up to the blessings they received. When the church fails to cooperate with God's work, it creates conditions where even genuine spiritual experiences are misunderstood and rejected. The practical implication is sobering: God's ability to bring new workers and blessings into His church can be hindered by the spiritual condition of those already there. Until leaders humble themselves and follow God's counsel, those whom God has prepared must wait. As she concluded, such leaders "will not have the honor of being His instruments, nor will they receive the reward that is promised to His faithful stewards" (PCL 283.3). --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the responsibilities of church leaders toward new believers? • How did she describe the conditions necessary for God to pour out His Spirit on the church? • What counsel did she give about creating a safe spiritual environment for those seeking truth? --- 📚 **thousands of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=where+is+the+quote+written+where+God+has+people+He+would+bring+to+the+church+now+but+He+won%27t+because+there+they+will+be+hurt)