Chapter 33—Dangers Facing Youth (Part 3) The Whirl of Excitement—The cities of today are fast becoming like Sodom and Gomorrah. Holidays are numerous; the whirl of excitement and pleasure attracts thousands from the sober duties of life. The exciting sports—theatergoing, horse racing, gambling, liquor drinking, and reveling—stimulate every passion to activity. The youth are sweptContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 1”
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Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
Chapter 30—Selfishness and Self-centeredness Dangers in Self-flattery—It is difficult for us to understand ourselves, to have a correct knowledge of our own characters. The Word of God is plain, but often there is an error in applying it to one’s self. There is liability to self-deception and to think its warnings and reproofs do not meanContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
Chapter 30—Selfishness and Self-centeredness By Nature We Are Self-centered—Naturally we are self-centered and opinionated. But when we learn the lessons that Christ desires to teach us, we become partakers of His nature; henceforth we live His life. The wonderful example of Christ, the matchless tenderness with which He entered into the feelings of others, weepingContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
Chapter 29—Dependence and Independence (E) Independence of Mind True Independence Not Stubbornness—True independence of mind is not stubbornness. It leads the youth to form their opinions on the Word of God, irrespective of what others may say or do. If in the company of the unbelieving, the atheist, or the infidel, it leads them toContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
Chapter 29—Dependence and Independence (D) Moral Independence The Law of Mutual Dependence—We are all woven together in the great web of humanity, and whatever we can do to benefit and uplift others will reflect in blessing upon ourselves. The law of mutual dependence runs through all classes of society. The poor are not more dependentContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
Chapter 29—Dependence and Independence (C) Independence of Spirit The Hazards of Personal Independence—Ever remember what is due to our Christian profession as God’s peculiar people; and beware lest in the exercise of personal independence your influence may work against the purposes of God, and you, through Satan’s devices, become a stumbling block, directly in theContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
Section 6—Selfishness and Self-respect Chapter 29—Dependence and Independence (A) Dependence Upon God, Not Man Dependence Upon God Is Absolute—God would have every soul for whom Christ has died become a part of the vine, connected with the parent stock, drawing nourishment from it. Our dependence on God is absolute and should keep us very humble;Continue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”