Mind, Character, and Personality Vol. 2 - Second Advent Revival

must first be a saint on earth. The traits of character you cherish in life will not be
changed by death or by the resurrection. You will come up from the grave with the
same disposition you manifested in your home and in society.--Lt 18b, 1891. (AH 16.)
{2MCP 620.2}
BOOKS / 2MCP - Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 2 (1977) / Chap. 68 -
Social Relationships
Chap. 68 - Social Relationships
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.--6T 172 (1900). {2MCP 621.1}
Social Advantages Are Talents.--Those who possess large affections are under
obligation to God to bestow them, not merely on their friends, but on all who need their
help. Social advantages are talents and are to be used for the benefit of all within reach
of our influence. --COL 353 (1900). {2MCP 621.2}
Not Independent Atoms.--Students should be taught that they are not independent
atoms but that each one is a thread which is to unite with other threads in composing a
fabric. In no department can this instruction be more effectually given than in the school
home. Here students are daily surrounded by opportunities which, if improved, will
greatly aid in developing the social traits of their characters. It lies in their own power so
to improve their time and opportunities as to develop a character that will make them
happy and useful. {2MCP 621.3}
Those who shut themselves up within themselves,
622
who are unwilling to be drawn upon to bless others by friendly associations, lose many
blessings; for by mutual contact, minds receive polish and refinement; by social
intercourse, acquaintances are formed and friendships contracted which result in a
unity of heart and an atmosphere of love which is pleasing in the sight of heaven. --6T
172 (1900). {2MCP 621.4}
Importance of Social Relationships.--It is through the social relations that
Christianity comes in contact with the world. Every man or woman who has tasted of
the love of Christ and has received into the heart the divine illumination is required of
God to shed light on the dark pathway of those who are unacquainted with the better
way.... Social power, sanctified by the Spirit of Christ, must be improved to win souls to
the Saviour. --4T 555 (1881). {2MCP 622.1}
Social Elements to Be Cultivated.--We sustain a loss when we neglect the
privilege of associating together to strengthen and encourage one another in the
service of God. The truths of His Word lose their vividness and importance in our
minds. Our hearts cease to be enlightened and aroused by their sanctifying influence,