According to Ellen White's writings, the personality of God is revealed through His word, His works, and especially in the life and character of Jesus Christ. Here are the key points: - God is a personal being, not just an all-pervading principle or energy. He has revealed Himself as a personal God, and humanity was made in His image (Ed 131.5). - The character of God is seen in the life of Christ. Jesus was “God manifest in the flesh” (1 Timothy 3:16), and His life was full of sensibility, courtesy, love, and compassion. He was approachable, tender, and deeply sympathetic to human suffering (5T 421.1; SC 12.2). - God is the embodiment of benevolence, mercy, and love. His Spirit creates harmony, love, and unity among those connected with Him (CT 90.3; 5T 28.2). - God’s glory is His character, described as “merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin” (Exodus 34:6, 7; SC 10.2). - The beautiful things of nature reveal God’s character and power as Creator, showing that He is a God of love. However, God Himself is not in the objects of nature; they are His handiwork (LS 94.2; 2T 583.2). - God desires His children to appreciate beauty, especially beauty of character—purity, simplicity, and the quiet graces of the flowers (SC 85.3). - The ideal of Christian character is Christlikeness. As Jesus was perfect in His life, so His followers are to reflect His character (DA 311.4). - To truly manifest the character of God, one must become personally acquainted with Him and have fellowship with Him (6T 13.3). In summary, the personality of God is loving, merciful, compassionate, personal, and approachable. His character is best understood through the life of Jesus and the beauty and order of His creation. God is not arbitrary or vindictive, but delights in mercy and desires a close, loving relationship with humanity. References: - White, E. G. (1903). Education, p. 131.5. - White, E. G. (1889). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, p. 421.1. - White, E. G. (1892). Steps to Christ, pp. 10.2, 12.2, 85.3. - White, E. G. (1913). Counsels to Teachers, Parents, and Students, p. 90.3. - White, E. G. (1915). Life Sketches of Ellen G. White, p. 94.2. - White, E. G. (1871). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 2, p. 583.2. - White, E. G. (1898). The Desire of Ages, p. 311.4. - White, E. G. (1900). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6, p. 13.3.