Quotations from the writings of Ellen G. White with the word . . .
C O N T R O L ( 9 RELATED PHRASES ) |
The word 'Control' appears 6.541 times in the published writings of EGW page not on Original site
Related Phrases: control minds ( ) - -
++ control the minds ( 59 ) + control the mind > control the minds of men ( )
++ Control over minds ( ) > power over the minds ( )
+ Control of Christ ( ) see first favorite below
++ Control of the Holy Spirit ( 99 )
+ Control of Satan ( 131 ) > Satan has control of the mind ( )
+ control of demons ( ) see favorites
++ control the life ( 40 )
+ control our children ( )
++ control of the enemy ( ) under construction
+ feelings control ( 4 )
My Favorites . . .
"When the soul surrenders itself to Christ, a new power takes possession of the new heart. A change is wrought which man can never accomplish for himself. It is a supernatural work, bringing a supernatural element into human nature. The soul the is yielded to Christ becomes His own fortress, which He holds in a revolted world, and He intends that no authority shall be known in it but His own. The soul that is kept in possession by the heavenly agencies is impregnable to the assaults of Satan. But unless we do yield ourselves to the control of Christ, we shall be dominated by the wicked one. We must inevitable be under the control of the one or the other of the two great powers that are contending for the supremacy of the world. It is not necessary for us deliberately to choose the service of the kingdom of darkness in order to come under its dominion. We have only to neglect to ally ourselves to the kingdom of light. If we do not co-operate with the heavenly agencies, Satan will take possession of the heart, and will make it his abiding place. The only defense against evil is the indwelling of Christ in the heart through faith in His righteousness. Unless we become vitally connected with God, we can never resist the unhallowed effects of self-love; self-indulgence and temptation to sin. We may leave off many bad habits, for the time we may part company with Satan; but without a vital connection to Him moment by moment, we shall be overcome. Without a personal acquaintance with Christ, and a continual communion, we are at the mercy of the enemy, and shall do his bidding in the end." Desire of Ages, page 324, par. 1 |
| There are many whose names are on the church books, but who are not under Christ's rule. They are not heeding His instructions or doing His work. Therefore they are under the control of the enemy. They are doing no positive good; therefore they are doing incalculable harm. Because their influence is not a savor of life unto life, it is a savor of death unto death. ( COL 304.1 ) Read entire Chapter 23
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| The mother’s work begins with the babe in her arms. I have often seen the little one throw itself and scream, if its will was crossed in any way. This is the time to rebuke the evil spirit. The enemy will try to control the minds of our children, but shall we allow him to mold them according to his will? These little ones cannot discern what spirit is influencing them, and it is the duty of the parents to exercise judgment and discretion for them. Their habits must be carefully watched. Evil tendencies are to be restrained, and the mind stimulated in favor of the right. The child should be encouraged in every effort to govern itself. { FE 150.1}
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It is because he has masked himself with consummate skill that the question is so widely asked: “Does such a being really exist?” It is an evidence of his success that theories giving the lie to the plainest testimony of the Scriptures are so generally received in the religious world. And it is because Satan can most readily control the minds of those who are unconscious of his influence, that the word of God gives us so many examples of his malignant work, unveiling before us his secret forces, and thus placing us on our guard against his assaults. { GC 517.1} Read entire Chapter 31 also { 4SP 335.3 } |
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When Satan has undermined faith in the Bible, he directs men to other sources for light and power. Thus he insinuates himself. Those who turn from the plain teaching of Scripture and the convicting power of God's Holy Spirit, are inviting the control of demons. Criticism and speculation concerning the Scriptures have opened the way for Spiritualism and Theosophy -- those modernized forms of ancient heathenism -- to gain a foothold even in the professed churches of our Lord Jesus Christ. {Ev 591.4}
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