Counsels on Health - Ellen G. White

and the expression of our faith. Our work in all its
departments should be an illustration, not of
display and extravagance, but of sanctified
judgment.
It is not large, expensive buildings, it is not rich
furniture, it is not tables loaded with delicacies,
that will give our work influence and success. It is
the faith that works by love and purifies the soul; it
is the atmosphere of grace that surrounds the
believer, the Holy Spirit working upon the mind
and heart, that makes him a savor of life unto life
and enables God to bless his work.
God can communicate with His people today
and give them wisdom to do His will, even as He
communicated with His people of old and gave
them wisdom in building the tabernacle. In the
construction of this building He gave a
representation of His power and majesty, and His
name is to be honored in the buildings that are
erected for Him today. Faithfulness, stability, and
fitness are to be seen in every part.
443