Scripture:

Jesus’ followers are to show compassion, heal the sick, and pray for all people, including for sinners and our enemies. 

• “First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made in behalf of all people, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:1-4

 

• “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore plead with the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. Go; behold, I am sending you out like lambs in the midst of wolves…Whatever city you enter and they receive you, eat what is served to you; and heal those in it who are sick.” Luke 10:2-9

 

• “But I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you” Matthew 5:44

 

• "And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every affliction." Matthew 9:35

 

Ellen G. White:

We are not to have sympathy and pray for people of the world who are breaking the commandments of God. 

• “You inquire if we should pray for none that are sick except those in the third angel’s message, or pray for all that shall make application…God has shown me those who keep God's commandments are to have nothing to do in praying for the sick of those who are trampling them underfoot, unless it is in some special case where souls are convicted of the truth and are decided to move out upon it. The partition wall between commandment keepers and those who trample them underfoot should be kept up. Letters and Manuscripts, Vol 1, Letter 11, 1853

 

• “The brethren had met at his house and united in praying for the afflicted family. We were much worn and had the burden of labor upon us during the meeting and wished to be excused. I had resolved not to engage in prayer for anyone, unless the spirit of the Lord should dictate the matter.” Testimonies on Sexual Behavior, Adultery, and Divorce, Ch 17

 

• "I saw that Jesus prayed for his enemies; but that should not cause us to pray for the wicked world, whom God has rejected. When he prayed for his enemies there was hope for them, and they could be benefitted and saved by his prayers, and also after he was a mediator in the outer apartment for the whole world; but now his spirit and sympathy were withdrawn from the world; and our sympathy must be with Jesus, and must be withdrawn from the ungodly." Camden Vision, June 21, 1851, New York
  • Notice the date of this vision in June 1851 is just before the close of the seven-year theory. Ellen is teaching that the Spirit of God had already been withdrawn from the world. This “vision” takes place as Ellen is trying to make a case that Christ’s coming would be soon, within the context of an “already shut door.” She claims to see this in vision, which should not be ignored.