Testimonies for the Church, Volume 2 - Ellen G. White

the self-righteousness so hard to be put away, that
the case is the most difficult to reach. An
unconverted, godless sinner stands in a more
favorable condition than such.
You are a stumbling block to sinners. Your lack
of consecration is marked. You are scattering from
Christ instead of gathering with Him. If God will
help me to tear off your self-righteous garments, I
will have hope that you may yet redeem the time
and lead exemplary lives. You have been
frequently aroused, but as often have sunk back
into your former do-nothing, self-righteous
condition, having a name to live while you are
dead. Your pride threatens to be your ruin. God has
spoken to you upon this point. If you make no
reformation, affliction will come upon you, and
your joy be turned to heaviness, until you humble
your hearts under the hand of God. Your prayers
God does not accept. They come from hearts filled
with pride and selfishness. You, my dear sister, are
vain; you have lived an aimless life, when, had you
been humble and lived to bless others, you would
have been a blessing to yourself and to all around
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