The Ellen G. White 1888 Materials: Volume 2 - Ellen G. White

Would that the spiritual eyesight of all the
workers might be clear to distinguish the sacred
from the common. Blinded by self-love, many lose
sight of the claims of others, and also of the glory
of God. When you see yourselves as you really are,
and see God as he wants you to see him, you will
feel deeply your need of Jesus, and will seek him
with contrite hearts. Then he will be found of you.
You will seek for his heavenly treasure of graces as
one seeks for precious pearls; and when you find it,
there will be no doubt on the minds of your
brethren but that you have found the pearl of great
price. You will have the mind of Christ; you will
work and speak as Christ did.
The people of God are not to be guided by the
opinions or practices of the world. Hear what the
Saviour said to his disciples, "I will pray the
Father, and he shall give you another Comforter,
that he may abide with you forever; even the Spirit
of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it
seeth him not, neither knoweth him; but ye know
him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you."