Hearing the Voice of the Holy Spirit: Quotes by Ellen White

Hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit requires a teachable spirit, a quiet heart, and an alert ear to distinguish the divine call from the many voices of the worldDG 184.3+2.

1. You are never alone if you respond without delay to the knocking at your heart and welcome the Holy Spirit, the appointed ComforterDG 184.3.

2. The ear must be alert to hear the voice of the Spirit to understand the meaning of Christ's parables18LtMs, Ms 65, 1903, par. 1.

3. We are entreated not to lightly esteem the voice of the Holy Spirit, as God wants us to have liberty in Him18MR 53.2.

4. If you hear aright, you will plainly understand what the Spirit saith unto the churches Revelation 3:2218LtMs, Ms 65, 1903, par. 1.

5. Every living child of God will hear and know the voice of God as He gives the day and hour of Jesus' coming1EGWLM 133.3.

6. The Lord has honest souls waiting to hear the certain sound of the message, and the warning voice must now be heard with assurance5MR 128.2.

7. Those who listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit are drawn to Jesus, while the worshipers of self remain in Satan’s kingdomDA 57.3.

8. Through the Holy Spirit, the voice of Jesus will be heard speaking peace to human hearts until the very close of timeDA 245.3.

9. God's voice has come to us continually through His Holy Spirit in warning and instruction, which remains safe to follow in these closing daysCCh 31.8.

10. One way God's voice is heard is through the appeals of His Holy Spirit making impressions upon the heart that are wrought out in character5T 512.2.

11. We must maintain constant watchfulness, prayer, and surrender to God to hear and obey the teaching of His Holy SpiritPM 152.2+1.

12. When the Holy Spirit's voice calls to repentance, we must appreciate and accept the message rather than treating it with neglect or resistance1888 1504.1.

13. The Holy Ghost saith, "Today if ye will hear His voice, harden not your hearts" Hebrews 3:7-8LLM 282.4.

14. Those who have been impressed by the Holy Spirit to receive the Word of God as the voice of God have no excuse for a dwarfed religious lifePrT November 2, 1899, par. 2.

15. When conviction comes home to the conscience, we should listen and heed the voice of the Spirit of God without hesitation or delayRH June 29, 1897, par. 2.

16. We want the Holy Spirit of God to be life and voice for us, speaking through the human agent7MR 79.3.

17. In the quietness of the soul, when every other voice is hushed, the voice of God speaking to the heart becomes more distinctDA 363.3.

18. Many close the door to precious opportunities by possessing an unbelieving spirit, while others recognize the voice of the heavenly TeacherDA 139.2.

19. It requires earnest attention and discernment to distinguish the voice of God from other voices urging an opposite course5T 68.4+1.

20. The Holy Spirit is given to all who will heed its voice as a purifier and sanctifier for those struggling with natural defectsST October 17, 1892, par. 8+1.

...hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.” Revelation 3:18-22.] The ear must be alert to hear the voice of the Spirit. If we hear aright, we will plainly understand the meaning of this parable— 18LtMs, Ms 65, 1903, par. 1

Another way in which God's voice is heard is through the appeals of His Holy Spirit, making impressions upon the heart, which will be wrought out in the character. If you are in doubt upon any subject you must first co...— 5T 512.2 (1889)

Beside the throng on the shores of Gennesaret, Jesus in His sermon by the sea had other audiences before His mind. Looking down the ages, He saw His faithful ones in p...— DA 245.3 (1898)

...m speaking to the heart. When every other voice is hushed, and in quietness we wait before Him, the silence of the soul makes more distinct the voice of God. He bids us, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10. Here alone can true rest ...— DA 363.3 (1898)

...er. Those who have been privileged to hear the truth, and have been impressed by the Holy Spirit to receive the Word of God as the voice of God, have no excuse for becoming dwarfed in religious life. By exercising the ability which God has giv...— PrT November 2, 1899, par. 2 (1885)

...voice of duty, when there are other voices all around us urging us to pursue an opposite course. It requires earnest attention from us to distinguish the voice which speaks from God. We must resist and conquer inclination, and obey the voice of conscience without parleying or comp...— 5T 68.4 (1889)

...appointed. You are never alone. If you will listen to the voice that now speaks to you, if you will respond without delay to the knocking at the door of your heart, “Come in, Lord Jesus, that I may sup with Thee, and Thee with me,” the heavenly Guest ...— DG 184.3 (1998)

The Holy Spirit is given to all who will heed its voice; it is a purifier, a sanctifier. Not a soul is safe without it, for all are struggling with natural...— ST October 17, 1892, par. 8 (1874)

Responding promptly to the Holy Spirit is the only safe course, as any hesitation or delay allows for doubt and the hardening of the heart5BC 1097.2+2. When the divine voice calls for action or repentance, we must move immediately to avoid the peril of losing the invitation foreverCOL 280.4+2.

• Safety is found only in responding to the Holy Spirit's appeals without any delay5BC 1097.2+1.

• Delaying obedience gives room for unbelief to creep in and perverts the judgment4T 147.1+1.

• It is unsafe to procrastinate, as the invitation to work in the vineyard may never be heard againCOL 280.4+1.

...o blasphemy. The fact that a man is not a hypocrite does not make him any the less really a sinner. When the appeals of the Holy Spirit come to the heart, our only safety lies in responding to them without delay. When the call comes, “Go work today in My vineyard,” do not refuse the invitation. &ldq...— COL 280.4 (1900)

...efiant, and approaches to blasphemy. Because a man is not a hypocrite he is none the less a sinner. When the appeals of the Holy Spirit come to the heart our only safety lies in responding to them without delay (Manuscript 127, 1899)— 5BC 1097.2 (1956)

Responding immediately to the convictions of the Holy Spirit is vital, as refusing or delaying your response may result in never hearing that divine invitation againCOL 280.4+2.

• Our only safety is in responding to the Spirit's appeals without delayRH February 27, 1900, par. 2.

• Procrastination is dangerous because the call to work in the Lord's vineyard might be your final opportunityCOL 280.4+1.

• Hardening the heart today makes it increasingly difficult to hear the sweet voice of mercy tomorrow Hebrews 4:7GCB October 1, 1899, Art. A, par. 1.

...o blasphemy. The fact that a man is not a hypocrite does not make him any the less really a sinner. When the appeals of the Holy Spirit come to the heart, our only safety lies in responding to them without delay. When the call comes, “Go work today in My vineyard,” do not refuse the invitation. “Today if ye will hear His voice, harden not your hearts.” Hebrews 4:7. It is unsafe to delay obedience. You may never hear the invitation again— COL 280.4 (1900)

Christ did not condemn the first son for refusing to obey his father's command. At the same time he did not commend him. The class who act the part of the son who said, I will not, deserve no credit f...— RH February 27, 1900, par. 2 (1851)

...sition under the bloodstained banner of the Prince of life. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. While it is called today, if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts. It may be you will never hear the invitation again. A mere answer in the affirmative is not sufficient. We are to repent and forsake every sin and wor...— 14LtMs, Ms 127, 1899, par. 57