Section 6—Selfishness and Self-respect Chapter 28—Self-respect Self-respect Destroyed by Masturbation [See Child Guidance, 439-468.]—The effect of such debasing habits is not the same upon all minds. There are some children who have the moral powers largely developed, who, by associating with children that practice self-abuse, become initiated into this vice. The effect upon such will be tooContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
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The Pearl
Do you frequently sacrifice for someone you love? Afterward, however, just as often as you do, do they complain and ask where is the evidence of your love? Do you see yourself seeming helplessly doing wrong again and again? Afterward, however, do you find yourself blaming someone else for your actions? Do you wonder whereContinue reading “The Pearl”
The Great Controversy: The Origin of Evil—Chapter 29, Part 3
In the banishment of Satan from heaven, God declared His justice and maintained the honor of His throne. But when man had sinned through yielding to the deceptions of this apostate spirit, God gave an evidence of His love by yielding up His only-begotten Son to die for the fallen race. In the atonement the characterContinue reading “The Great Controversy: The Origin of Evil—Chapter 29, Part 3”
The Great Controversy: The Origin of Evil—Chapter 29, Part 2
God in His great mercy bore long with Lucifer. He was not immediately degraded from his exalted station when he first indulged the spirit of discontent, nor even when he began to present his false claims before the loyal angels. Long was he retained in heaven. Again and again he was offered pardon on condition ofContinue reading “The Great Controversy: The Origin of Evil—Chapter 29, Part 2”
The Law of Self
“He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal” (John 12:25, KJV). The grain of wheat that preserves its own life can produce no fruit. It abides alone. Christ could, if He chose, save Himself from death. But should He doContinue reading “The Law of Self”
Only the Knowing Needy Filled
“He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich He hath sent empty away.” Luke 1:53. Many of those who came to Christ for help had brought disease upon themselves, yet He did not refuse to heal them. And when virtue from Him entered into these souls, they were convicted of sin, andContinue reading “Only the Knowing Needy Filled”
Narcissism and the Breastplate of Righteousness
In more recent years, much has been discussed about the topic of narcissism. Is it because narcissism is on the rise? There seems to be a growing sense that it is. There certainly is an increase of interest in the term and a surge in debate about it. But what do we know of itsContinue reading “Narcissism and the Breastplate of Righteousness”