- Foreword
- Ellen G. White A Brief Biographical Sketch
- Faith in God
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- Parental Responsibility
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- Treasure in Heaven
- The Shaking
- God's Proving
- Houses of Worship
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- Surety for Unbelievers
- Oath Taking
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- Our Denominational Name
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- The Future
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- The Prayer of David
- Proper Observance of the Sabbath
- Life Insurance
- Health and Religion
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- Wiles of Satan
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- Christian Zeal
- Responsibilities of the Young
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- Why God Reproves His Own People
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- Christian Recreation
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- Unbalanced Minds
- Faithfulness in Home Duties
- Vain Thoughts
- Consideration for the Erring
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- The Health Reform
- Danger of Applause
- Labor for the Erring
- Love and Duty
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- The Power of Prayer in Temptation
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- Worldly Interests and Heavenly Treasures
- The Galling Yoke of Selfishness
- The Parable of the Talents
- Self-Denial and Sacrifice
- The Tithing System
- Co-workers With God
- From the Days of Adam
- A Tenth of the Increase
- No Irksome Burden
- Treasure on Earth
- For Man's Benefit
- Accountability of the Poor
- A Caution to the Wealthy
- Undivided Allegiance
- The Blessing of Benevolence
- Into All the World
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- The Efficacy of Christ's Blood
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- Grafted Into Christ
- A Lesson in Humility
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- Duty of Parents to the College
- College Students
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- Faithful Workers
- Into the Maze of Skepticism
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- Simplicity in Dress
- The Wedding Ring
- Forming Character
Christ's Ambassadors*1880, Testimonies for the Church 4:393-404.
Ambassadors for Christ have a solemn and important work, which rests upon some altogether too lightly. While Christ is the minister in the sanctuary above, He is also, through His delegates, the minister of His church on earth. He speaks to the people through chosen men, and carries forward His work through them, as when in the days of His humiliation He moved visibly upon the earth. Although centuries have passed, the lapse of time has not changed His parting promise to His disciples: “Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.” Matthew 28:20. From Christ's ascension to the present day, men ordained of God, deriving their authority from Him, have become teachers of the faith. Christ, the True Shepherd, superintends His work through the instrumentality of these undershepherds. Thus the position of those who labor in word and doctrine becomes very important. In Christ's stead they beseech the people to be reconciled to God.1TT 523.1
The people should not regard their ministers as mere public speakers and orators, but as Christ's ambassadors, receiving their wisdom and power from the great Head of the church. To slight and disregard the word spoken by Christ's representative is not only showing disrespect to the man, but also to the Master who has sent him. He is in Christ's stead; and the voice of the Saviour should be heard in His representative.1TT 523.2