“True Christians are a savor of life unto life because Christ abides in their hearts. Reflecting His image, they are children of the light.” –Manuscript Releases, vol. 21, p. 119
“The work of reflecting Christ to the world will not be done boastingly, but in fear and trembling, yet in the power of the Spirit.” –Counsels to Parents, Teachers and Students, p. 399
“Our life must be hid with Christ in God, and then the light will be reflected from Jesus to us, and we shall reflect it upon those around us, not in mere talk and profession, but in good works, and by manifesting the character of Christ. Those who are reflecting the light of God, will cherish a loving disposition. They will be cheerful, willing, obedient to all the requirements of God. They will be meek and self-sacrificing, and will work with devoted love for the salvation of souls. In such workers there is an independent love for and a confidence in the truth, united with wisdom to set it before others.” –The Review and Herald, October 16, 1888
“‘He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; and He shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness.’ The refining process is hard for human nature to endure; but only by it can the dross be purged from the character. In the furnace of trial we are purified from the dross that prevents us from reflecting the image of Christ. God measures every trial; He watches the furnace fire that must test every soul.” –The Signs of the Times, February 5, 1902
“Christ charges His disciples to shine as lights in the world, reflecting the light of God as they see it in the face of Jesus Christ.” –The Review and Herald, May 29, 1900
“We are to be witnesses for Christ, reflecting upon others the light which the Lord permits to shine upon us. We are to be as faithful soldiers marching under the bloodstained banner of Prince Emmanuel. . . . The Captain of our salvation knows the plan of the battle, and we shall come off more than conquerors through Him.” –Our Father Cares, p. 302
“The spirit which Enoch, Joseph, and Daniel possessed, we may have. We may draw from the same source of strength, and realize the same power of self-control; and the same graces may shine out in our lives. By reflecting the light of Christ to all around us, we shall become the light of the world. Said Christ, ‘A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.’ ‘Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.’” –The Review and Herald, September 1, 1885
“All may be equally favored by beholding Him and reflecting His character. The eye of faith sees Him ever present, in all His goodness, grace, forbearance, courtesy, and love, those spiritual and divine attributes. And as we behold, we are changed into His likeness.” –The Review and Herald, January 2, 1913
Ellen G. White
“Ye are My witnesses, saith the LORD, and My servant whom I have chosen.” Isaiah 43:10