Quotes about Responsibility
They brought ruin upon themselves by refusing to minister to others.
— Ellen White
Our standing before God depends, not upon the amount of light we have received, but upon the use we make of what we have. Thus even the heathen who choose the right as far as they can distinguish it are in a more favorable condition than are those who have had great light, and profess to serve God, but who disregard the light, and by their daily life contradict their profession.
— Ellen White
While parents are responsible for the stamp of character, as well as for the education and training, of their sons and daughters, it is still true that our position and usefulness in the world depend, to a great degree, upon our own course of action.
— Ellen White
God is full of love and plenteous in mercy; but He will by no means acquit those who neglect the great salvation He has provided.
— Ellen White
Some think that if they give money to this work, it is all they are required to do; but this is an error. Donations of money cannot take the place of personal ministry. It is right to give our means, and many more should do this; but according to their strength and opportunities, personal service is required of all.
— Ellen White
It is not the empty cup that we have difficulty in carrying; it is the cup full to the brim that must be carefully balanced.
— Ellen White
Men are in peril. Multitudes are perishing. But how few of the professed followers of Christ are burdened for these souls.
— Ellen White
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretyship is sure."
— Ellen White
As we deal with our fellow men in petty dishonesty or in more daring fraud, so will we deal with God.
— Ellen White
Unsteadiness in family government is productive of great harm, in fact is nearly as bad as no government at all. The question is often asked, Why are the children of religious parents so often headstrong, defiant, and rebellious? The reason is to be found in the home training. Too often the parents are not united in their family government.
— Ellen White
You are responsible for the ability which God has given you.
— Ellen White
The Creator has prepared no place for the stagnating practice of indolence.
— Ellen White