Power In Us
by Ellen White
There is but one power that can break the hold of evil from the hearts of men, and that
is the power of God in Jesus Christ. Only through the blood of the Crucified One is there
cleansing from sin. His grace alone can enable us to resist and subdue the tendencies of
our fallen nature. 8T 291
It is the grace that Christ implants in the soul which creates in man enmity against
Satan. Without this converting grace and renewing power, man would continue the captive of
Satan, a servant ever ready to do his bidding. But the new principle in the soul creates
conflict where hitherto had been peace. The power which Christ imparts enables man to
resist the tyrant and usurper. GC 506
It is the grace that Christ implants in the soul which creates in man enmity against
Satan. Without this converting grace and renewing power, man would continue the captive of
Satan, a servant ever ready to do his bidding. But the new principle in the soul creates
conflict where hitherto had been peace. The power which Christ imparts enables man to
resist the tyrant and usurper. Whoever is seen to abhor sin instead of loving it, whoever
resists and conquers those passions that have held sway within, displays the operation of
a principle wholly from above. GC 506
There is but one power that can bring us into conformity to the likeness of Christ,
that can make us steadfast and keep us constant. It is the grace of God that comes to us
through obedience to the law of God. ML 100 (LET 58,1909)
The work of the ministry has been carried forward altogether too much in our own human
wisdom. We have seemed to think that an understanding of the theory of the truth was
sufficient for the work. When we have talked to the people, we have gone over the ground
to them, and explained all the lines of truth, and yet we have not brought into it the
divine power of the truth to transform the life and character. When the work of God is
done mechanically, it cannot be effective in converting souls. Though we have the truth,
though our position be so well taken that our enemies cannot controvert it, this is not
all that is necessary. There must be a power with our work beyond the mere knowledge of
the theory of the truth. We must have divine energy to accompany our human effort. RH
JUN.04,1889
God has given us power and ability to improve to the best account in his service. He
has made it possible for us to lay hold of the arm of infinite power that we may be strong
in his might. But with all these great gifts and superior privileges within our reach, why
are we content to be inefficient in his service....
[319A.5]All our powers are the gift of God. He has endowed us with reason, and he
intends that we shall use this power that we may understand our situation and glorify
him....
[A.7]The Lord desires that we should do our best. He desires us to so exert the powers
of mind that he has given us that we may reach the high standard of the law of God. He
wants us to keep his law as the apple of our eye.... We are Christ's property. Says the
apostle [1 Cor 6:19F quoted.] ST SEP.9,1889
To all who seek Him at the footstool of mercy Christ gives power to witness for Him. He
has placed Himself under obligation never to disappoint a true seeker for the Holy
Spirit's guidance. ST SEP.9,1900
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