Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1

Section 3—Development of the Mind Chapter 14—Exercise (Part 1) The Law of Obedient Action—All the heavenly beings are in constant activity, and the Lord Jesus, in His practical lifework, has given an example for every man. God has established in the heavens the law of obedient action. [Note: The law of obedient action is worthyContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”

Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1

Section 3—Development of the Mind Chapter 13—Food for the Mind (Part 3) Overtaxing the Mind—The student who desires to put the work of two years into one should not be permitted to have his own way. To undertake to do double work means, with many, overtaxation of the mind and neglect of physical exercise. ItContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”

Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1

Section 3—Development of the Mind Chapter 13—Food for the Mind (Part 2) Confused Understanding—When the Word of God is laid aside for books that lead away from God and that confuse the understanding regarding the principles of the kingdom of heaven, the education given is a perversion of the name. Unless the student has pureContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”

Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1

Section 3—Development of the Mind Chapter 13—Food for the Mind Wise Improvement Versus Abuse—God bestows upon us talents for wise improvement, not for abuse. Education is but a preparation of the physical, intellectual, and moral powers for the best performance of all the duties of life. Improper reading gives an education that is false. TheContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”

Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1

Section 3—Development of the Mind Chapter 12—Diligence (Part 2) Move Forward Steadily—I want your ambition to be a sanctified ambition so that angels of God can inspire your heart with holy zeal, leading you to move forward steadily and solidly and making you a bright and shining light. Your perceptive faculties will increase in powerContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”

Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1

Section 3—Development of the Mind Chapter 12—Diligence [See Chapter 65, Indolence.] Strive and Achieve—It is hard study, hard toil, persevering diligence, that obtain victories. Waste no hours, no moments. The results of work—earnest, faithful work—will be seen and appreciated. Those who wish for stronger minds can gain them by diligence. The mind increases in powerContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”

Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1

Section 3—Development of the Mind Chapter 11—Bible Study and the Mind (Part 3) A New Heart Means a New Mind—The words “A new heart will I give you” mean, “A new mind will I give you.” This change of heart is always attended by a clear conception of Christian duty, an understanding of truth. TheContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”