Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1

Section 1—The Study of the Mind Chapter 4—Spiritual Influences and the Mind (Part 3) What Religion Does—True religion ennobles the mind, refines the taste, sanctifies the judgment, and makes its possessor a partaker of the purity and the holiness of Heaven. It brings angels near and separates us more and more from the spirit andContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”

Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1

Section 1—The Study of the Mind Chapter 4—Spiritual Influences and the Mind (Part 2) God Alone Can Raise Man in Moral Worth—The value of man as God estimates him is through his union with Christ, for God is the only One able to raise man in the scale of moral worth through the righteousness ofContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”

Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1

Section 1—The Study of the Mind Chapter 4—Spiritual Influences and the Mind Religion and Health—Personal religion is of the highest importance. John wrote to Gaius, “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth” (3 John 2). Health of body depends largely upon health ofContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”

The Ministry of Healing

The Worker’s Need (Part 23) Chapter 43—A Higher Experience (Part 7) Now the church is militant. Now we are confronted with a world in darkness, almost wholly given over to idolatry.  “This One Thing I Do” He whose trust is in God will with Paul be able to say, “I can do all things inContinue reading “The Ministry of Healing”

The Ministry of Healing

The Worker’s Need (Part 22) Chapter 43—A Higher Experience (Part 6) Now the church is militant. Now we are confronted with a world in darkness, almost wholly given over to idolatry.  Consecration; Trust When we are humble and contrite we stand where God can and will manifest Himself to us. He is well pleased whenContinue reading “The Ministry of Healing”

The Ministry of Healing

The Worker’s Need (Part 21) Chapter 43—A Higher Experience (Part 5) Now the church is militant. Now we are confronted with a world in darkness, almost wholly given over to idolatry.  The Divine Counselor When in trouble, many think they must appeal to some earthly friend, telling him their perplexities, and begging for help. UnderContinue reading “The Ministry of Healing”

The Ministry of Healing

The Worker’s Need (Part 20) Chapter 43—A Higher Experience (Part 4) Now the church is militant. Now we are confronted with a world in darkness, almost wholly given over to idolatry.  The Privilege of Prayer We, too, must have times set apart for meditation and prayer and for receiving spiritual refreshing. We do not valueContinue reading “The Ministry of Healing”