Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing stands as Ellen G. White's masterful exposition of Christ's Sermon on the Mount, unpacking profound spiritual truths in His most comprehensive discourse. This beloved work systematically explores the Beatitudes, showing each blessing as progressive step in Christian development. White explains being 'poor in spirit' as recognizing spiritual bankruptcy, mourning over sin's effects, meekness as strength under control, hungering for righteousness as insatiable desire for holiness. Chapters on being salt and light, fulfilling law's spirit, pure worship, and trusting God's providence provide practical application. The Lord's Prayer receives detailed treatment, with each petition explored for spiritual depth. White's treatment of judging others, narrow way, building on rock, and doing Father's will concludes with urgent appeal for immediate obedience. Throughout, White demonstrates that Beatitude blessings appear paradoxical to worldly wisdom but reveal God's inverted kingdom where meek inherit earth and persecuted receive heaven.
Essential for every Christian seeking to understand Sermon on Mount's depth. Powerful for those struggling with legalism versus heart religion. Anyone desiring practical righteousness needs this exposition. Bible study groups benefit immensely.
“The proud heart strives to earn salvation, but both our title to heaven and our fitness for it are found in the righteousness of Christ.”
“The Saviour's words reveal that the religion which proceeds from God is the only religion that will lead to God.”