Ellen Chat Conversation

Ellen White explains that as the end of time approaches, earthly possessions such as houses and lands will eventually become a burden rather than a benefit. She emphasizes that there will come a point during the time of trouble when it will be impossible to sell property to support the advancement of God's work, as believers will be forced to flee from those who oppose them (ExV 45.1).

Consequently, she encourages those who follow God to separate themselves from these worldly encumbrances before that crisis arrives (2TT 44.3). The guidance for exactly when to sell these assets is provided through a process of spiritual surrender and prayer. She indicates that if individuals place their property "on the altar"—meaning they are fully willing to let it go for God's cause—and sincerely ask for divine direction regarding their duty, God will personally instruct them on the appropriate timing for the sale (CS 59).

This divine guidance ensures that believers are not weighed down by material possessions when the final conflict begins.

Furthermore, she notes that the purpose of selling these items is to return to God what is rightfully His, allowing these resources to be used for the salvation of others while there is still opportunity (LDE 261.3). She contrasts this with the mistake of trying to store up temporal provisions for the time of trouble, noting that such efforts will prove useless and that God's people must instead learn to rely entirely on His promise that their basic needs will be met.

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