EGW WritingsPsalms 133

Conflict and Courage

Music in a Cave, June 9

CC 166.5

In the cave of Adullam the family were united in sympathy and affection. The son of Jesse could make melody with voice and harp as he sang, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1). He had tasted the bitterness of distrust on the part of his own brothers; and the harmony that had taken the place of discord brought joy to the exile’s heart. It was here that David composed the fifty-seventh psalm.15Patriarchs and Prophets, 657, 658.

My Life Today

Dwell Together in Unity, September 29

ML 276.1

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1.

Patriarchs and Prophets

Chapter 64—David a Fugitive

PP 658.1

In the cave of Adullam the family were united in sympathy and affection. The son of Jesse could make melody with voice and harp as he sang, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” Psalm 133:1. He had tasted the bitterness of distrust on the part of his own brothers; and the harmony that had taken the place of discord brought joy to the exile’s heart. It was here that David composed the fifty-seventh psalm.

Homeward Bound

Unity Begets Strength, August 24

HB 261.1

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!—Psalm 133:1.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)

Lt 5, 1898

13LtMs, Lt 5, 1898, par. 32

A marked change is to be made in the line of hospitality. God is displeased with the selfish spirit manifested for “me and my family.” For some reason, this spirit is prevailing more and more largely. Every family that cherished this spirit needs to be converted to the pure principles Christ has given of the gospel life. Those who shut themselves within themselves, who are unwilling to be drawn upon to entertain others, lose many blessings. Invite your brethren and sisters to your homes. Make no extra parade, but when you see their necessity, take them in. Do not separate so far from God that you refuse to entertain them. There are privileges in social intercourse. Acquaintances are formed and friendships contracted. The expense incurred is profitable, for unity of heart is often the result. “Behold, how good and how pleasant a thing it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.” [Psalm 133:1.]

Radiant Religion

Pleasant Associations Are Pleasing to Heaven, June 8

RRe 161.1

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1.

Psalm 133:1-3, Moffatt.