Ellen White received messages for individuals and groups that covered a broad array of subjects. Men and women received admonition, encouragement, and reproof regarding their personal lives and their Christian influence. Individuals and groups received insights, caution, and direction in general ideas, including education, health, administrative policy, evangelistic and publishing principles, and church finance. 39For a sample of some of these diverse testimonies, note: “November 5, 1862, I was shown the condition of Brother Hull. He was in an alarming state.” Testimonies for the Church 1:426. “June 5, 1863, I was shown that Satan is ever at work to dishearten and lead astray ministers.... The most effectual way in which he [Satan] can work is through home influences, through unconsecrated companions.” Testimonies for the Church 1:449. “I was shown that Sabbathkeepers as a people labor too hard without allowing themselves change or periods of rest.” Testimonies for the Church 1:514. “In the vision given me in Rochester, New York, December 25, 1865, I was shown that our Sabbathkeeping people have been negligent ... in regard to health reform.” Testimonies for the Church 1:485. MOL 138.8