Writing in the July 14, 1904, edition of the Pacific Union Recorder, Ellen G. White directed our attention to the importance of Christian service: “When one is allied to Christ, a partaker of the divine nature, his interest is identified with the interests of suffering humanity wherever found, and he works in unison with heavenly intelligences.” (The entire article is reprinted on p. 15 of this issue.)
With this statement, Sister White echoes the words found in 1 Peter 4:10 (NLT): “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.”
In this issue of the Recorder—and three more times during the next year—we will look closely at the doctrine of Christian service, seeking a better understanding of what it means to serve as Jesus served and to serve in His name.
