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

may be, but fully as promising. It is found in the home of the lowly and in the mansion of
the great; at the hospitable board and in gatherings for innocent social enjoyment.--DA
152 (1898). {2MCP 623.3}
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 of life. All need light and all the help that can be obtained in
order that when they have heard and received the precious messages from heaven,
through God's appointed agents, they may be prepared to bestow upon others the light
given.--Lt 117, 1896. {2MCP 624.1}
Education Molds Social Fabric.--The education given to the young molds the
whole social fabric. Throughout the world, society is in disorder, and a thorough
transformation is needed. Many suppose that better educational facilities, greater skill,
and more recent methods will set things right. They profess to believe and receive the
living oracles, and yet they give the Word of God an inferior position in the great
framework of education. That which should stand first is made subordinate to human
inventions.--6T 150 (1900). {2MCP 624.2}
Social Influence of Home. [SEE CHAPTER 20, "THE HOME
ATMOSPHERE."]--The mission of the home extends beyond its own members. The
Christian home is to be an object lesson, illustrating the excellence of the true principles
of life. Such an illustration will be a power for good in the world. Far more powerful than
any sermon that can be preached is the influence of a true home upon human hearts
and lives. As the youth go out
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from such a home, the lessons they have learned are imparted. Nobler principles of life
are introduced into other households, and an uplifting influence works in the
community.--MH 352 (1905). {2MCP 624.3}
Sociability a Powerful Factor.--Christian kindness and sociability are powerful
factors in winning the affections of the youth.--CT 208 (Sept 17, 1902). {2MCP 625.1}
Framework of Social Life Tottering.--Already the doctrine that men are released
from obedience to God's requirements has weakened the force of moral obligation and
opened the floodgates of iniquity upon the world. Lawlessness, dissipation, and
corruption are sweeping in upon us like an overwhelming tide. In the family, Satan is at
work. His banner waves, even in professedly Christian households. There is envy, evil
surmising, hypocrisy, estrangement, emulation, strife, betrayal of sacred trusts,
indulgence of lust. The whole system of religious principles and doctrines, which should
form the foundation and framework of social life, seems to be a tottering mass, ready to
fall to ruin.--GC 585 (1888). {2MCP 625.2}
God's Regulations Prevent Social Injustice.--The Lord would place a check upon
the inordinate love of property and power. Great evils would result from the continued