Ellen Chat Conversation

Thank you for your kind greeting. While Ellen White did not specifically write about Valentine's Day, she spoke extensively about the principles of love, the true source of happiness, and the influence of holidays on our spiritual lives. Ellen White taught that lasting happiness is found in seeking divine wisdom and understanding. She wrote, "Happy is the man that findeth wisdom" (GC 602.3), explaining that such a person "shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river" (GC88 602.3). For her, true joy was not found in fleeting excitement but in a character that remains "green" and fruitful even in times of difficulty (GC 602.3). Regarding holidays and social celebrations, she often urged caution, noting that "Holidays are numerous" and can sometimes lead to a whirl of excitement and pleasurethat "attracts them away from the sober duties of life" (MH 364.2). She observed that The many holidays encourage idlenessand that the "love of pleasure" is one of the most subtle and dangerous temptationsfacing the youth (CSA 23.1, SpTEd 44.2). She encouraged people to be mindful of how they spend their time and resources, suggesting that money often frittered away for amusementscould be "saved for better uses" (MH 364.2). In the context of relationships and love, she emphasized that earthly love should reflect the character of God. She described a "Happy" home as one where the tenderness and justice and long-suffering of father and motherhelp a child "interpret the love and justice and long-suffering of God" (Ed 245.2). She believed that when we learn trust and submission and reverencetoward those we love on earth, we are better prepared to trust and obey and reverenceour Creator (Ed 245.2). For practical application, this suggests that while we may appreciate our loved ones, we should ensure our celebrations do not lead to "thoughtless mirth" or "social gaiety" that might chill our "religious aspirations" (CSA 23.1). Instead, we can use such occasions to cultivate a treasure more precious than the wealth of all the ages,which is a character built on the love and wisdom of God (Ed 245.2). --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the proper way to conduct social gatherings? • How did she describe the difference between true love and mere infatuation? • What counsel did she give regarding the choice of a life partner? --- 📚 **thousands of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=Happy+Valentine%27+day.)