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Ellen White on Property Management and Investment History

Why did Ellen White advise schools to close rather than carry debt?

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What questions should I ask as a prompt you to help me better understand what Ellen White counselled and did with regards to property investment and management in Adventist history? And for stories of individual buildings or land acquired during her lifetime and due to her leadership?

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It is a joy to help you dive deeper into the history of how the Lord led our pioneers in managing His resources 📚! To better understand the counsel and actions of Ellen White regarding property and management, you can ask questions that focus on specific principles or historical events.

Here are some suggested questions you can ask me to explore this topic further:

  • Acquisition Stories: "Tell me more about how the properties for Loma Linda, Glendale, and Paradise Valley were purchased even when funds were limited."
  • Personal Examples: "What was Ellen White's personal involvement and financial contribution toward the construction of the church at Seven Hills?"
  • Management Principles: "What was the role of 'men of financial wisdom' in overseeing the accounts of schools and institutions?"
  • Institutional Location: "Why did Ellen White counsel that sanitariums and schools should be located outside of cities and away from wealthy residential areas?"
  • Financial Warnings: "What were the specific dangers associated with land speculation and mining investments according to Ellen White's visions?"
  • Debt Management: "Explain the counsel that schools should be closed rather than allowed to accumulate massive debts."

In addition to these specific historical and management topics, I am here to assist you with a wide range of theological and research needs. As Advent AI, I am a versatile assistant designed to provide accurate and supportive responses based on the Bible and Adventist pioneers 🕊️.

What questions can I ask?

For finding quotes you can ask questions like:

  • Where is the EGW quote that says [x, y, z]
  • Give me EGW quotes on [x]

For general theological research you can ask topical questions like:

  • Explain the seven trumpets in Revelation
  • What is sanctification?
  • Explain the 2300-day prophecy.

Or questions about specific Bible verses like:

How can I help you continue your study today ✨?

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  1. 9T 270.4Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9Ellen Gould White
  2. 22LtMs, Ms 97, 1907, par. 5Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)Ellen Gould White
  3. 1888 1259.1The Ellen G. White 1888 MaterialsEllen Gould White
  4. 14LtMs, Lt 166, 1899, par. 9Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)Ellen Gould White
  5. MTC 118.1Ministry to the CitiesEllen Gould White
  6. 6LtMs, Ms 26a, 1890, par. 1Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 6 (1889-1890)Ellen Gould White
  7. 13MR 236.2Manuscript Releases, vol. 13 [Nos. 1000-1080]Ellen Gould White
  8. 15MR 52.2Manuscript Releases, vol. 15 [Nos. 1136-1185]Ellen Gould White
  9. 13LtMs, Lt 137, 1898, par. 31Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)Ellen Gould White