"God's power is constantly exercised to counteract the agencies of evil; He is ever at work among men, not for their destruction, but for their correction and preservation." PP 694.1
"Formality, worldly wisdom, worldly caution, worldly policy, will appear to many to be the very power of God, but when accepted, it stands as an obstacle to prevent God's light in warnings, reproof, and counsel coming to the world." 2SM 19.3
"The reason why our people have not more power is that they profess the truth, but do not practice it. They have but little faith and trust in God." 4T 613
"Be strong in the Lord, be empowered through your union with Him, draw your strength from Him, that strength which His boundless might provides." Ephes. 6:10