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

darkness, sing faith and talk faith, and you will find that you have sung and talked
yourself into the light. {2MCP 650.3}
"Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice" (Philippians 4:4). Those who
do this have a joyous life. No unpleasantness comes from their lips or from the
atmosphere surrounding the soul, for they do not feel that they are better than others.
Hide in Jesus Christ; then all the time the truth of God will be fitting you up for the
future, immortal life. When you have confidence in the Mighty One, your experience is
not borrowed; it is your own.--MS 91, 1901. {2MCP 651.1}
Increasing Happiness Throughout Eternity.--As through Jesus we enter into rest,
heaven begins here. We respond to His invitation, Come, learn of Me, and in thus
coming we begin the life eternal. Heaven is a ceaseless approaching to God through
Christ. The longer we are in the heaven of bliss, the more and still more of glory will be
opened to us; and the more we know of God, the more intense will be our happiness.
As we walk with Jesus in this life, we may be filled with His love, satisfied with His
presence. {2MCP 651.2}
All that human nature can bear, we may receive here. But what is this compared
with the hereafter? There "are they before the throne of God, and serve Him day and
night in His temple: and He that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. They
shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor
any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall
lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their
eyes" (Revelation 7:15-17).--DA 331, 332 (1898). {2MCP 651.3}
BOOKS / 2MCP - Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 2 (1977) / Chap. 72 -
Thought Habits
Chap. 72 - Thought Habits
Thoughts Form Character.--As a man "thinketh in his heart, so is he" (Proverbs
23:7). Many thoughts make up the unwritten history of a single day, and these thoughts
have much to do with the formation of character. Our thoughts are to be strictly
guarded, for one impure thought makes a deep impression on the soul. An evil thought
leaves an evil impress on the mind. If the thoughts are pure and holy, the man is better
for having cherished them. By them the spiritual pulse is quickened and the power for
doing good is increased. And as one drop of rain prepares the way for another in
moistening the earth, so one good thought prepares the way for another.--YI, Jan 17,
1901. (MYP 144.) {2MCP 655.1}
Power to Choose Thought Topics.--It is within the power of everyone to choose
the topics that shall occupy the thoughts and shape the character.--Ed 127 (1903).
{2MCP 655.2}
Requires Personal Effort.--No one but yourself can control your thoughts. In the
struggle to reach the highest standard, success or failure will depend much upon the