That’s why EGW left the GC SDA Church in 1902: “The time is coming (which is now) when we shall be separated and scattered, and each one of us will have to stand without the privilege of communion with those of like precious faith.” "I have but very little confidence that the Lord is giving these men in positions of responsibility, spiritual eyesight and heavenly discernment. I am thrown into perplexity over their course; and I desire now to attend to my special work, TO HAVE NO PART IN ANY OF THEIR COUNCILS, AND TO ATTEND NO CAMP MEETINGS, NIGH OR AFAR OFF. My mind shall not be dragged into confusion by the tendency they manifest to work directly contrary to the light that God has given me. I AM DONE. I will preserve my God given intelligence. My voice has been heard in the different conferences, and at campmeetings. I MUST NOW MAKE A CHANGE.... I SHALL THEREFORE LEAVE, LEAVE THEM TO RECEIVE WORD FROM THE BIBLE,...THIS IS THE LIGHT GIVEN ME AND I SHALL NOT DEPART FROM IT.” EG White Letter W-186, 2. Dec. 1902 to Edson &Willy White Pg 4-5. Now the church is militant, now we are confronted with a world in midnight darkness, almost wholly given over to idolatry.THE REVIEW AND HERALD December 17, 1908 In the night season many things are passing before me. The Scriptures, full of grace and richness, are presented before me. The word of the Lord to me is: “Look on these things, and meditate on them. You may claim the rich grace of truth, which nourishes the soul. Have naught to do with controversy and dissension and strife, which bring darkness and discouragement to your soul. Truth is clear, pure, savory. Avoid all council meetings where there is dissension, and where men will neither credit My words and obey My lessons nor heed your counsel. Speak the truth in faith and love, leaving the result with God. The work is not yours, but the Lord’s. In all your communications, speak as one to whom the Lord has spoken. He is your authority, and He will give you His sustaining grace.” |