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

the elevated thought, possible to the unimpaired mind, is destroyed. Through all time
the soul bears the scars. Then let us seek for that faith which works by love and purifies
the heart that we may represent the character of Christ to the world.--RH. Dec 8, 1891.
(FE 195.) {2MCP 668.3}
Surrounding the Soul by a Pure Atmosphere.--None are to be forward or
obtrusive, but we are quietly to live out our religion, with an eye single to the glory of
God. . . . Then we shall shine as lights in the world, without noise or friction. None need
fail, for One is with them who is wise in counsel, excellent in working, and mighty to
accomplish His designs. He works through His agents, seen and unseen, human and
divine. This work is a grand work and will be carried forward to the glory of God, if all
who are connected with it will make their works correspond to their profession of faith.
Purity of thought must be cherished as indispensable to the work of influencing others.
The soul must be surrounded by a pure, holy atmosphere, an atmosphere that will tend
to quicken the spiritual life of all who inhale it.--Lt 74, 1896. (SD 316.) {2MCP 669.1}
Every Energy to Be Exercised (counsel to a young woman).--The life of the soul
cannot be sustained unless it is brought into subjection to the will of God. Every energy
is to be exercised in doing the divine will. Our thoughts, if stayed upon God, will be
guided by divine love and power. Then, my dear child, live on the words that proceed
from the lips of Christ. May the Lord strengthen and bless and guide you. Press forward
and believe that if you ask, you will receive.--Lt 339, 1905.
670 {2MCP 669.2}
Christ Changes Thoughts.--Christ came to change the current of his [man's]
thoughts and affections.--1T 196 (1859). {2MCP 670.1}
As the Flower Turns to the Sun.--Let the soul be drawn out and upward that God
may grant us a breath of the heavenly atmosphere. We may keep so near to God that
in every unexpected trial our thoughts will turn to Him as naturally as the flower turns to
the sun.--SC 99, 100 (1892). {2MCP 670.2}
Transformation Begins With Thoughts.--The words "A new heart also will I give
you" (Ezekiel 36:26) mean, "A new mind will I give you." This change of heart is always
attended by a clear conception of Christian duty, an understanding of truth. The
clearness of our view of truth will be proportionate to our understanding of the Word of
God.--CT 452 (1913). {2MCP 670.3}
We want the transforming grace of God to take right hold of our thinking powers. We
may think evil, we may continue to keep our minds upon objectionable things, but what
does this do for us? It conforms our entire experience to that which we are looking
upon. But by beholding Jesus we become changed into His likeness. The servant of the
living God sees to some purpose. The eyes are sanctified, and the ears are sanctified,
and those who will close their eyes and ears to evil will become changed. --MS 17,
1894. {2MCP 670.4}
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