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

He [Christ] died for me that I might be blessed and that His joy might remain in me.
Therefore I keep my mind in that channel; I educate it; I train it; I train my tongue; I train
my thoughts; I train all that there is of me that I may fasten it upon Jesus Christ.--MS
36, 1891. {2MCP 666.1}
Every faculty of the mind ... shows that God designed these faculties to be used, not
to remain inactive.--4T 411 (1880). {2MCP 666.2}
Right Thinking Only Security.--The only security for any soul is right thinking. As a
man "thinketh in his heart, so is he" (Proverbs 23:7). The power of self-restraint
strengthens by exercise. That which at first seems difficult, by constant repetition grows
easy, until right thoughts and actions become habitual. If we will, we may turn away
from all that is cheap and inferior and rise to a high standard; we may be respected by
men and beloved of God.--MH 491 (1905). {2MCP 666.3}
Christ-centered Thinking.--Your last thought at night, your first thought in the
morning, should be of Him in whom is centered your hope of eternal life.-- Lt 19, 1895.
(HC 116.) {2MCP 666.4}
Positiveness to Be Developed.--The positiveness and energy, the solidity and
strength of character manifested in Christ are to be developed in us through the same
discipline that He endured. And the grace that He received is for us.--DA 73 (1898).
{2MCP 666.5}
Effort Proportionate to Object of Pursuit.--The thoughts must be centered upon
God. We must put forth earnest effort to overcome the evil tendencies of the natural
heart. Our efforts, our self-denial and perseverance,
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must be proportionate to the infinite value of the object of which we are in pursuit. Only
by overcoming as Christ overcame shall we win the crown of life.--MH 455 (1905).
{2MCP 666.6}
Thinking for Yourself.--If you allow another to do your thinking for you, you will
have crippled energies and contracted abilities. There are many whose intellects are
dwarfed because they confine them to dwell upon commonplace subjects. You should
wrestle with problems of thought that require the exercise of the best powers of your
mind.--RH, Apr 16, 1889. {2MCP 667.1}
Refinement of Heart Learned in Christ's School.-- Real refinement of thought and
manner is better learned in the school of the Divine Teacher than by any observance of
set rules. His love pervading the heart gives to the character those refining touches that
fashion it in the semblance of His own. This education imparts a heaven-born dignity
and sense of propriety. It gives a sweetness of disposition and a gentleness of manner
that can never be equaled by the superficial polish of fashionable society.--Ed 241
(1903). {2MCP 667.2}
Mental Discipline Required.--The ability to fix the thoughts on the work in hand is a
great blessing. God-fearing youth should strive to discharge their duties with thoughtful