EGW WritingsPsalms 112

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)

Ms 109, 1903

18LtMs, Ms 109, 1903, par. 10

Good is the Lord, and greatly to be praised. His praise should be in our hearts and upon our lips. We should praise Him with our voices; for “whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [Psalm 50:23.] “Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in His commandments. ... Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.” [Psalm 112:1, 4.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 10 (1895)

Lt 5, 1895

10LtMs, Lt 5, 1895, par. 24

God will bless those who are willing to give and to labor for the salvation of the world as did His beloved Son. Jesus was the Majesty of heaven, the King of Glory, and for our sakes He became poor, that we through His poverty might be rich. See 2 Corinthians 9, also Psalm 112. Please read these Scriptures slowly, solemnly, and consider prayerfully the instruction given.

Manuscript Releases, vol. 12 [Nos. 921-999]

MR No. 954—Study of Growth of Ellen White’s Theological Understanding

12MR 140.1

Spiritual Darkness Result of Separation From God—The spiritual darkness that covers the earth is the result of a separation from God. Christ is the light and life of the world. “Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness” (Psalm 112:4). All sin in darkness. When Christ came to this world, the Jewish rulers refused to accept His words. Wise in their own conceit, they declared that they knew all about the law of God. But Christ said to them, “Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God” (Matthew 22:29). Darkness covered the earth and gross darkness the people. The human family, and even the Lord’s chosen people, had to a large extent lost the knowledge of God. The Jewish priests were teaching for doctrine the commandments of men. God was misrepresented. False ideas prevailed in regard to His character and attributes. Christ came to this world, and the light shone forth into the darkness, but the darkness comprehended it not.

From Splendor to Shadow

The Church Takes the “Good News” to the World

SS 199.2

Unto all “the upright” in heathen lands “there ariseth light in the darkness.” Psalm 112:4. God hath spoken: “I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight.” Isaiah 42:16.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 7 (1891-1892)

Ms 20, 1892

7LtMs, Ms 20, 1892, par. 30

The spiritual darkness that covers the earth is the result of a separation from God. Christ is the light and life of the world. “Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness.” [Psalm 112:4.] All sin is darkness. When Christ came to this world, the Jewish rulers refused to accept His words. Wise in their own conceit, they declared that they knew all about the law of God. But Christ said to them, “Ye do err not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God.” [Matthew 22:29.] Darkness covered the earth and gross darkness the people.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Ms 129, 1901

16LtMs, Ms 129, 1901, par. 30

Speech is a wonderful talent. How much more will God be glorified with pleasant speech of, or in regard to, His blood-bought heritage, than with faultfinding. Clouds will come; wicked speech will come from those who are enemies of the truth, to oppress the righteous; but never let haughty and accusing words come from any believers against other believers. Have we not enough of God’s tokens and blessings to keep our mouth filled with thanksgiving and praise, and glorify Him? Will you be justified in uttering expressions of ill feeling and ill repute against those whom we suppose have erred? Have we never made any mistakes ourselves? Have we never been in the slough of despond? God help us to bear in mind how hard it is when tempted of the devil to have our own brethren step on the side of the devil and try to hurt and destroy. When tempted to speak words of faultfinding, begin to sing, “Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation” of the righteous. “The works of his hands are verity and judgment, all his commandments are sure. ... The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding have all they that do his commandments. His praise endureth forever. ... Unto the upright there ariseth light in darkness. He is gracious and full of compassion and righteousness.” [Psalm 111:1, 7, 10; 112:4.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Ms 129b, 1901

16LtMs, Ms 129b, 1901, par. 24

When tempted to find fault, begin to sing, “Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. ... The works of His hands are verity and judgment, all his commandments are sure. ... The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth forever.” [Psalm 111:1, 7, 10.] “Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.” [Psalm 112:4.]

My Life Today

Be Full of Compassion, August 21

ML 237.1

Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. Psalm 112:4.

Prophets and Kings

Chapter 31—Hope for the Heathen

PK 378.2

“Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God!” Psalm 146:5. “Turn you to the stronghold, ye prisoners of hope!” Zechariah 9:12. Unto all the honest in heart in heathen lands—“the upright” in the sight of Heaven—“there ariseth light in the darkness.” Psalm 112:4. God hath spoken: “I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.” Isaiah 42:16.

The Desire of Ages

Chapter 4—Unto You a Saviour

DA 47.2

God declares, “I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground.” “Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness.” Isaiah 44:3; Psalm 112:4. To those who are seeking for light, and who accept it with gladness, the bright rays from the throne of God will shine.

The Great Controversy

Chapter 19—Light Through Darkness

GC 346.3

Though the night of sorrow gathered dark about these followers of Jesus, yet were they not forsaken. Saith the prophet: “When I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.... He will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold His righteousness.” “Yea, the darkness hideth not from Thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to Thee.” God hath spoken: “Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness.” “I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.” Micah 7:8, 9; Psalm 139:12; 112:4; Isaiah 42:16.

The Great Controversy (1888 ed.)

Chapter 19—Light Through Darkness

GC88 346.3

Though the night of sorrow gathered dark about these followers of Jesus, yet were they not forsaken. Saith the prophet: “When I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.... He will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.” “Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day; the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.” God hath spoken: “Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness.” “I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known. I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.” [Micah 7:8, 9; Psalm 139:12; 112:4; Isaiah 42:16]

The Review and Herald

June 24, 1915

RH June 24, 1915, par. 21

“Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God.” Psalm 146:5. “Turn you to the stronghold, ye prisoners of hope.” Zechariah 9:12. Unto all the honest in heart in heathen lands- “the upright” in the sight of heaven—“there ariseth light in the darkness.” Psalm 112:4. God hath spoken: “I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.” Isaiah 42:16.

From Heaven With Love

Chapter 4—Born in a Stable

HLv 26.3

The tidings filled heaven with rejoicing. Holy beings from the world of light were drawn to earth. Above the hills of Bethlehem a throng of angels waited the signal to declare the glad news to the world. The leaders in Israel might have shared the joy of heralding the birth of Jesus. But they were passed by. To those who seek light and accept it with gladness, the bright rays from the throne of God will shine. See Isaiah 44:3; Psalm 112:4.

From Here to Forever

“The Time Is Fulfilled”

HF 216.1

Yet they were not forsaken. “When I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me. ... He will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.” “Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness.” “I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.” Micah 7:8, 9; Psalm 112:4; Isaiah 42:16.

Patriarchs and Prophets

Chapter 44—Crossing the Jordan

PP 481.2

Moses was dead, but his influence did not die with him. It was to live on, reproducing itself in the hearts of his people. The memory of that holy, unselfish life would long be cherished, with silent, persuasive power molding the lives even of those who had neglected his living words. As the glow of the descending sun lights up the mountain peaks long after the sun itself has sunk behind the hills, so the works of the pure, the holy, and the good shed light upon the world long after the actors themselves have passed away. Their works, their words, their example, will forever live. “The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.” Psalm 112:6.

From Eternity Past

Chapter 44—Crossing the Jordan

EP 341.2

Moses was dead, but his influence was to live on. As the glow of the descending sun lights up mountain peaks after the sun has sunk behind the hills, so the works of the holy and the good shed light upon the world long after the actors themselves have passed away. “The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.” Psalm 112:6.

My Life Today

Trust Means Security, June 27

ML 182.1

Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. Psalm 112:6, 7.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)

Lt 283, 1904

19LtMs, Lt 283, 1904, par. 13

Now is your opportunity to clear away the rubbish from your experience. Now is your opportunity to learn from Christ the lessons that will endure through time and eternity. To those who receive Him, Christ gives power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name. Over and over again repeat the words, “My heart is fixed, my heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.” [See Psalm 112:7.]