Self-Contradictions

Opposite statements prove at least one of them is falsehood

Bible Test #2 - A Prophet's Writings Cannot Contain Falsehood

"Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at all, saith the LORD." — Jeremiah 23:32

The articles below present evidence that:

  • Her writings contain polar opposite contradictions; therefore, since both contradictory statements cannot be true, at least one must be a falsehood; thus, since her writings contain falsehoods, she failed the second test of a prophet

"God never contradicts Himself." — Ellen White, Selected Messages, Book 1, 161

"God's word is truth, and truth can never contradict itself." — Ellen White, Testimonies, vol. 8, 325

Contradictory Writings

  • Pork

    Ellen White wrote a testimony rebuking a woman who forbid eating pork, then later Mrs. White reversed course and did the exact same thing—forbid others from eating pork.

  • The Health Reform Institute

    Ellen White gave a testimony encouraging her followers to give their hard-earned money to expand the Health Reform Institute. Then, James had it torn down and Ellen admitted to fabricating the testimony!

  • The Nature of Christ

    Her writings contain irreconcilable statements about whether Christ took Adam's fallen nature or unfallen nature—a theological contradiction that divides SDAs to this day.

  • The Proper Prayer Position

    Ellen White made conflicting statements about the proper prayer posture.

  • The Reform Dress

    Ellen White at first refused to even consider the reform dress. Later, she claimed the "reform dress" was divinely mandated. Still later, after the SDA women universally refused to wear the ugly outfit, she said God did require it after all.

  • Was Jacob Silent?

    Ellen White wrote that Jacob remained silent when wrestling with an angel, but later contradicted herself.

  • Are the Words of the Bible Inspired?

    Prior to 1886, Ellen White made statements affirming the verbal inspiration of the Word of God, but after 1886 she denied the words of the Bible were inspired.

  • Does Ellen White's 1888 Message Contradict an Earlier Vision?

    Her 1888 teaching on righteousness by faith directly contradicted her earlier visions promoting works-based salvation, forcing a profound theological reversal.

  • The Backpedaling Prophet — Ellen White Reverses Her Testimonies Again and Again

    Multiple documented reversals on butter, child education age, school locations, and snake dangers—proving her testimonies reflected changing opinions rather than unchanging divine truth.

  • Contradictory Statements Submitted by Visitors

    Additional contradictions discovered and documented by readers of this site, demonstrating that Ellen White's self-contradictions extend far beyond the well-known examples.