Christ Quote by Ellen G. White
“Has God no living church? He has a church, but it is the church militant, not the church triumphant. We are sorry that there are defective members. . . . While the Lord brings into the church those who are truly converted, Satan at the same time brings persons who are not converted into its fellowship. While Christ is sowing the good seed, Satan is sowing the tares. There are two opposing influences continually exerted on the members of the church. One influence is working for the purification of the church, and the other for the corrupting of the people of God...”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great Controversy, 1888
The church faces opposing forces of good and evil, influencing members' spiritual state.
In simple terms: The church is a battlefield between truth and deception.
Key Takeaway
Stay vigilant against spiritual deception.
Themes
spiritual warfare
church purity
dualism
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal study
- church fellowship
- prayer groups
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
moral struggle
community influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can believers maintain hope amid spiritual battles?
- What practices nurture spiritual resilience?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on conflict can cause fear or division.
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