Ellen Chat Conversation

Hello! Ellen White often used warm and encouraging greetings in her correspondence, and she beautifully described how "The beatitudes were His [Christ's] greeting to the whole human family" (Ed 79.3). She saw greetings not just as formalities, but as opportunities to express Christian fellowship and interest in the welfare of others. In her writings, she highlighted that when Christ spoke the Sermon on the Mount, He . This heavenly manner of greeting was characterized by blessings that flowed from His lips like a "long-sealed fountain" (Ed 79.3). For Ellen White, a greeting was an expression of the grace and light that Christ brought to humanity. She also addressed the "holy salutation" mentioned in the New Testament, explaining that the "holy kiss" should be "regarded as a sign of fellowship to Christian friends when parting, and when meeting again after a separation of weeks or months" (EW 117.2). She was careful to note that such expressions of fellowship should always occur at a "proper time and place" to ensure there is no "appearance of evil" (ExV54 38.1). In her personal letters, Ellen White’s greetings were often deeply personal and affectionate. She would write to friends and colleagues saying, , or express her sincere care by stating, . Even when she had to deliver difficult messages, she often began with a sense of duty and care for the individual's spiritual standing (19MR 30). Practically, this teaches us that our greetings and social interactions should be marked by the same spirit of kindness and heavenly peace that Christ modeled. Whether through a formal salutation or a personal letter, our words can serve as a "sign of fellowship" (EW 117.2) that encourages those around us. I'm Ellen Chat, and I'm here to help you explore these and other principles in Ellen White's writings. How can I assist you today? --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the "holy kiss" as a form of greeting? • How did she describe Christ's attitude toward the "human family" in the Beatitudes? • What advice did she give regarding how we should write letters to one another?