Section 13—Personality Chapter 70—Criticism (Part 1) Results of Criticism—Our bodies are built up from what we eat and drink, and the character of our spiritual experience depends on what our minds feed upon and assimilate. By continually dwelling upon the mistakes and defects of others, many become religious dyspeptics. The Lord has bidden us, “WhatsoeverContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2”
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Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2
Section 13—Personality Chapter 69—Rejection (Part 2) Never Feel Alone—You may never be lonesome, never feel that you are alone, if you will take Jesus as your Companion and your Everlasting Friend.—Letter 4, 1885. Neglect Destroys the Soul—It is not only by resistance but by neglect that the soul is destroyed.—The Desire of Ages, 323 (1898).Continue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2”
Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2
Section 13—Personality Chapter 69—Rejection (Part 1) Magnifying Seeming Difficulties—Many greatly magnify seeming difficulties and then begin to pity themselves and give way to despondency. Such need to make an entire change in themselves. They need to discipline themselves to put forth exertion and to overcome all childish feelings. They should determine that life shall notContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2”
Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2
Section 13—Personality Chapter 68—Social Relationships (Part 3) Remedy for Social Evils—To this wise provision for the spiritual needs of his subjects [the appointment of teaching priests], Jehoshaphat owed much of his prosperity as a ruler. In obedience to God’s law there is great gain. In conformity to the divine requirements there is a transforming powerContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2”
Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2
Section 13—Personality Chapter 68—Social Relationships (Part 2) The Need for Fellowship—The deprivation felt when people absent themselves from the gatherings of the people of God is not small. As children of God we are to place ourselves in every gathering of God, where His people are commissioned to be present, and give the word ofContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2”
Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2
Section 13—Personality Chapter 68—Social Relationships (Part 1) A Branch of Education Not to Be Neglected—Christian sociability is altogether too little cultivated by God’s people. This branch of education should not be neglected or lost sight of in our schools.—Testimonies for the Church 6:172 (1900). Social Advantages Are Talents—Those who possess large affections are under obligationContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2”
Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2
Section 13—Personality Chapter 67—Disposition (Part 2) Flesh Meats Produce an Irritable Disposition—God did not withhold meat from the Hebrews in the wilderness simply to show His authority, but for their good, that they might preserve physical and moral strength. He knew that the use of animal food strengthens the animal passions and enfeebles the intellect.Continue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2”