The Adventist home: Counsels to Seventh-Day Adventist families

by Ellen Gould White

Adventist homes can be a little bit of heaven on earth, if certain basic principles are followed. Like a chart to a sailor, this volume offers a reliable guide to those sailing on the challenging sea of matrimony. Counsel is offered on many facets of home choosing a mate, child discipline, grandparents, holidays, hospitality, moral standards, divorce, and living with an unbelieving spouse. The author points out pitfalls to be avoided and shows how to have a happy marriage by injecting the grace of God and the priciples of Christian courtesy into every aspect of family life.Book SpecsHard Back
Review & Herald Publishing Association
1980
583

Table of ContentsSECTION I
THE HOME BEAUTIFUL

SECTION II
A LIGHT IN THE COMMUNITY

SECTION III
CHOOSING THE LIFE PARTNER

SECTION IV
FACTORS THAT MAKE FOR SUCCESS OF FAILURE

SECTION V
FROM THE MARRIAGE ALTAR

SECTION VI
THE NEW HOME

SECTION VII
HERITAGE OF THE LORD

SECTION VIII
THE SUCCESSFUL FAMILY

SECTION IX
FATHER—THE HOUSE-BAND

SECTION X
MOTHER—QUEEN OF THE HOUSEHOLD

SECTION XI
CHILDREN—THE JUNIOR PARTNERS

SECTION XII
STANDARDS OF FAMILY LIVING

SECTION XIII
THE USE OF MONEY

SECTION XIV
GUARDING THE AVENUES OF THE SOUL

SECTION XV
GRACES THAT BRIGHTEN FAMILY LIFE

SECTION XVI
THE HOME AND ITS SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

SECTION XVII
RELAXATION AND RECREATION

SECTION XVIII
THOU SHALT BE RECOMPENSED

Genres: Christian

583 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2005

About the author

In brief, Ellen Gould Harmon White was a woman of remarkable spiritual gifts who lived most of her life during the nineteenth century (1827-1915), yet through her writings she is still making a revolutionary impact on millions of people around the world. During her lifetime she wrote more than 5,000 periodical articles and 40 books; but today, including compilations from her 50,000 pages of manuscript, more than 100 titles are available in English. She is the most translated woman writer in the entire history of literature, and the most translated American author of either gender. Her writings cover a broad range of subjects, including religion, education, social relationships, evangelism, prophecy, publishing, nutrition, and management. Her life-changing masterpiece on successful Christian living, Steps to Christ, has been published in more than 140 languages. Seventh-day Adventists believe that Mrs. White was more than a gifted writer; they believe she was appointed by God as a special messenger to draw the world's attention to the Holy Scriptures and help prepare people for Christ's second advent. From the time she was 17 years old until she died 70 years later, God gave her approximately 2,000 visions and dreams. The visions varied in length from less than a minute to nearly four hours. The knowledge and counsel received through these revelations she wrote out to be shared with others. Thus her special writings are accepted by Seventh-day Adventists as inspired, and their exceptional quality is recognized even by casual readers. As stated in Seventh-day Adventists Believe ... , “The writings of Ellen White are not a substitute for Scripture. They cannot be placed on the same level. The Holy Scriptures stand alone, the unique standard by which her and all other writings must be judged and to which they must be subject” (Seventh-day Adventists Believe ... , Ministerial Association, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Washington D.C., 1988, p. 227). Yet, as Ellen White herself noted, “The fact that God has revealed His will to men through His Word, has not rendered needless the continued presence and guiding of the Holy Spirit. On the contrary, the Spirit was promised by our Saviour to open the Word to His servants, to illuminate and apply its teachings” (The Great Controversy, p. vii). The following is a more detailed account of the life and work of this remarkable woman who, meeting all the tests of a true prophet as set forth in the Holy Scriptures, helped found the Seventh-day Adventist church.

Reviews

[Dad · Rating 5 out of 5]

How a Family funtions in Harmony & in Love wish I'd known about this book in my earlier years;It would have saved my alot of grief..As well as my wife & Children too..I'd give it 10 stars a couple asterisks & several pluses also:)

[Aram Mulima · Rating 5 out of 5]

The home should be a place where to find rest, and not a merely home but an Adventist Home, now guess what, home have become a place to fear, therefore God saw it and gave to his loving woman(pure church) the instructions to follow....

[Bella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wise counsel and advise for any healthy christian family upbringing.

[Karen Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book for anyone looking for a more "unified" home. Awesome book!

[Bernice Setomba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read

[Shanna-Kay Beckford]

Is currently reading it

[Lovely love]

i learn a lot in this book i learn about how god createt the earth and a lot of christian stuff

[Daniel Fevrin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book because it provides great values for both families and single individuals. Some of the content feels outdated, but overall the book still contains timeless gems.

[Le Mar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful messages.

Take some time to read or skim through this book. It is a nice piece to counter all of the hopelessness that is spread throughout general media.

[Dayane Santana · Rating 5 out of 5]

COMO CRIANÇAS

Enquanto lia o livro "O Lar Adventista", encontrei uma citação que me chamou a atenção: "O caminho para o céu é ajustado à capacidade das crianças". Isso me fez refletir sobre como complicamos a nossa vida.

Se você já cuidou de crianças ou tem filhos, sabe que as ações valem mais do que as palavras. Muitas vezes, precisamos admitir que um erro que corrigimos em uma criança pode ser algo que ainda não corrigimos em nosso próprio caráter. A luta de uma criança pode ser a nossa luta também, só que de uma maneira maquiada.

Lidar com maus hábitos e falhas de caráter é algo que enfrentamos durante toda a nossa vida. Mas a diferença é que, quando somos crianças, somos dependentes - precisamos de ajuda, provisão, disciplina, amor e cuidado. No entanto, de alguma forma, quando crescemos, pensamos que dependência é fraqueza e que devemos trilhar nosso próprio caminho, sem um auxiliador externo. Que grande erro!

"Em verdade vos digo que, se não mudardes e vos tornardes como crianças, de modo algum entrareis no reino dos céus." - Mateus 18:3. Precisamos da mesma maneira que uma criança de cuidado e direção. Se não submetermos nossa vontade e vida ao nosso Pai Celestial, seremos como uma criança rebelde que sai de casa, monta as malas e vai morar no quintal, em sua cabana feita de cadeiras e cobertor.
Sem Deus nada podemos fazer, Ele é o nosso provedor e mantenedor.

Reconhecer a nossa dependência e necessidade em Deus nos faz voltar a pular sem medo ao seu encontro, a busca-lo correndo quando cairmos, a sonhar e dormir sem se preocupar com o dia de amanhã.
Assim, o caminho para o céu é ajustado à capacidade das crianças e a nossa dependência em Deus também deve ser como a dos pequeninos :)

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring parenting advice

Perhaps the best book alive ever read on parenting and family management, and as a mother of four, I’ve read my share. This one strikes a balance though of recognizing the all kids are different, so it doesn’t prescribe a method so specific that it only works for a handful a families.

[Jorge Pablo]

The book impressed on me the proper upbringing of children as our first duty, there are many ways to harm their development. When evil rains on every side proper child development is so demanding that it is not humanly possible and requires a close relationship with God on the part of both parents to make the most of their formative years.

[Olivia · Rating 4 out of 5]

after seventeen years of cherrypicked passages of this book being forced down my throat it was a pleasant relief and surprise to actually read the book for my self and discover that its much harder on the parents than the children, as it should be

[Dorith Loon · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is such a beautiful book. It taught me so much about how I have to pick a good partner, how marriage should be, and how to have a family. I hope that I can read it one day with my spouse to know how our home needs to be by following the guidance of God.

[Candice Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Timeless principles to raise a God-fearing family.

[Lorena Contreraz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely powerful book. A must read for all marriages but especially newly weds or engaged couples.

[Naomi]

The book gave clear instructions and advice.

[Tom · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel like this is a good book to come back and read every few years. As personal situations change, different things will stand out.

[for-much-deliberation ... · Rating 2 out of 5]

E.G. White's advise to adventist families

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Heaven and earth are no wider apart today than when shepherds listened to the angels’ song. Angels from the courts above will attend the steps of those who come and go at God's command. The life on earth is the beginning of the life in heaven; education on earth is an initiation into the principles of heaven; the lifework here is a training for the lifework there. What we now are, in character and holy service is the sure foreshadowing of what we shall be." -AH 534.5, 535.1
What's your home like? From relationships to carry, type of music to listen, or to being useful in the home, this book has much nuggets of advice and wisdom for sustaining a home. Those who desire a family will find what they need to prepare themselves now. Dealing with finances and social affairs are some of the themes presented. Even training for service to God begins in the home. Precious truths upon reading this book has broaden my experience to my delight. Fortunate to be raised in a home of nothing less, it has influenced my own pursuit with a renewed sense of direction and depth. A home where you will long coming home everyday are just the goals I have set after reading. Because once we have it here on earth, you can expect even more from our heavenly home. And that begins when Jesus is in the home.
Come over to my house! <3
"The Son of God redeemed man's failure and fall; and now, through the work of the atonement, Adam is reinstated in his first dominion." -AH 540.4

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Heaven and earth are no wider apart today than when shepherds listened to the angels’ song. Angels from the courts above will attend the steps of those who come and go at God's command. The life on earth is the beginning of the life in heaven; education on earth is an initiation into the principles of heaven; the lifework here is a training for the lifework there. What we now are, in character and holy service is the sure foreshadowing of what we shall be." -AH 534.5, 535.1

What's your home like? From relationships to carry, type of music to listen, or to being useful in the home, this book has much nuggets of advice and wisdom for sustaining a home. Those who desire a family will find what they need to prepare themselves now. Dealing with finances and social affairs are some of the themes presented. Even training for service to God begins in the home. Precious truths upon reading this book has broaden my experience to my delight. Fortunate to be raised in a home of nothing less, it has influenced my own pursuit with a renewed sense of direction and depth. A home where you will long coming home everyday are just the goals I have set after reading. Because once we have it here on earth, you can expect even more from our heavenly home. And that begins when Jesus is in the home.
Come over to my house! <3

"The Son of God redeemed man's failure and fall; and now, through the work of the atonement, Adam is reinstated in his first dominion." -AH 540.4