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

prevents discord and misery, and brings the truest happiness. Wealth is often an
influence to corrupt and destroy; force is strong to do hurt; but truth and goodness are
the properties of pure love.--4T 138 (1876).
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The Golden Rule Makes Happiness.--"All things whatsoever ye would that men
should do to you, do ye even so to them" (Matthew 7:12). The Saviour taught this
principle to make mankind happy, not unhappy; for in no other way can happiness
come. God desires men and women to live the higher life. He gives them the boon of
life, not to enable them merely to gain wealth, but to improve their higher powers by
doing the work He has entrusted to mankind--the work of searching out and relieving
the necessities of their fellowmen. Man should work not for his own selfish interest but
for the interest of every one about him, blessing others by his influence and kindly
deeds. This purpose of God is exemplified in Christ's life.--MS 132, 1902. (ML 165.)
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Happiness in Doing.--It matters not what our position may be or how limited our
capacities, we have a work to do for the Master. Our graces are developed and
matured by exercise. With the truth of God burning in the soul, we cannot be idle. The
happiness we shall experience in doing will compensate even in this life for every effort.
Those only who have experienced happiness resulting from self-denying effort in the
service of Christ can speak of the matter understandingly. It is indeed joy so pure, so
deep, that language cannot express it.--Lt 9. 1873. (HC 186.) {2MCP 645.2}
Our Happiness the Happiness of Others.--Christ makes His church a beautiful
temple for God. "Where two or three are gathered together in My name," He declared,
"there am I in the midst of them" (Matthew 18:20). His church is the court of holy life,
filled with varied gifts, and endowed with the Holy Spirit. Appropriate duties are
assigned by Heaven to each member of the church on earth, and all are to find their
happiness in the happiness of those whom they help and bless.--ST, Mar 1, 1910. (HC
164.)
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Benefits the Whole System.--If the mind is free and happy, from a consciousness
of rightdoing and a sense of satisfaction in causing happiness to others, it creates a
cheerfulness that will react upon the whole system, causing a freer circulation of the
blood and a toning up of the entire body. The blessing of God is a healing power, and
those who are abundant in benefiting others will realize that wondrous blessing in both
heart and life.--CTBH 3, 1890. (ML 150.) {2MCP 646.1}
Those who follow the path of wisdom and holiness will not be troubled with vain
regrets over misspent hours, neither will they be troubled with gloom or horror of mind,
as some are, unless engaged in vain, trifling amusements.--HR, Mar, 1872. (ML 150.)
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Happiness Within Reach.--The world is full of dissatisfied spirits who overlook the