Section 5—Life’s Energizing Force (C) Balance and Victory (Part 2) (Words of Promise and Hope) Put Temptation to Death—The lower passions have their seat in the body and work through it. The words flesh or fleshly or carnal lusts embrace the lower, corrupt nature; the flesh of itself cannot act contrary to the will of God. We are commanded to crucifyContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
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Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
Section 3—Development of the Mind Chapter 12—Diligence [See Chapter 65, Indolence.] Strive and Achieve—It is hard study, hard toil, persevering diligence, that obtain victories. Waste no hours, no moments. The results of work—earnest, faithful work—will be seen and appreciated. Those who wish for stronger minds can gain them by diligence. The mind increases in powerContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
The Ministry of Healing
The Work of the Physician (Continued) “I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done.” Chapter 8—The Physician, an Educator Power of Example The physician who ministers in the homes of the people, watching at the bedside of the sick, relieving their distress, bringing them back from the borders ofContinue reading “The Ministry of Healing”
The Ministry of Healing
The Work of the Physician (Continued) “I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done.” Chapter 8—The Physician, an Educator Training for Life’s Conflict The requirements of God must be brought home to the conscience. Men and women must be awakened to the duty of self-mastery, the need of purity,Continue reading “The Ministry of Healing”