Section 3—Development of the Mind Chapter 11—Bible Study and the Mind Foundation of All Study—The Word of God is to be the foundation of all study, and the words of revelation, carefully studied, appeal to and strengthen the intellect as well as the heart. The culture of the intellect is required, that we may understandContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
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Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
Section 2—Basic Relationships Chapter 10—Understanding (Part 3) Truth Not to Be Spoken at All Times—But few who have moved in the society of the world, and who view things from a worlding’s standpoint are prepared to have a statement of facts in regard to themselves presented before them. The truth even is not to beContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
Section 2—Basic Relationships Chapter 10—Inderstanding (Part 2) Qualities Needed in Understanding Minds (counsel to a literature evangelist)—There are more difficulties in this work than in some other branches of business; but the lessons learned, the tact and discipline acquired, will fit you for other fields of usefulness, where you can minister to souls. Those who poorlyContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
Section 2—Basic Relationships Chapter 10—Understanding A Work Requiring Discernment and Discrimination—It is the nicest and most critical work ever given to mortals to deal with minds. Those who engage in this work should have clear discernment and good powers of discrimination. True independence of mind is an element entirely different from rashness. That quality ofContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
Section 2—Basic Relationships Chapter 9—Mind, the Citadel (Part 2) Ease, Self-indulgence, Security—Traitors Within the Walls—It was when the Israelites were in a condition of outward ease and security that they were led into sin. They failed to keep God ever before them, they neglected prayer and cherished a spirit of self-confidence. Ease and self-indulgence leftContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
Section 2—Basic Relationships Chapter 9—Mind, the Citadel The Capital of the Body—Every organ of the body was made to be servant to the mind. The mind is the capital of the body.—Testimonies for the Church 3:136 (1872). The mind controls the whole man. All our actions, good or bad, have their source in the mind.Continue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
Section 2—Basic Relationships Chapter 8—Religion and the Mind (Part 2) Dwelling Upon Christ Provides Stimulus—If we would permit our minds to dwell more upon Christ and the heavenly world, we should find a powerful stimulus and support in fighting the battles of the Lord. Pride and love of the world will lose their power asContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”