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

The Greatest Danger.--I am bidden to say to my aged brethren, Walk humbly with
God. Be not accusers of the brethren. You are to do your appointed work under the
direction of the God of Israel. The inclination to criticize is the greatest danger of many.
The brethren whom you are tempted to criticize are called to bear responsibilities which
you could not possibly carry, but you can be their helpers. You can do great service to
the cause, if you will, by presenting your experience in the past in connection with the
labors of others. The Lord has not given to any of you the work of correcting and
censuring your brethren, --Lt 204, 1907. (Ev 106, 107.) {2MCP 752.2}
BOOKS / 2MCP - Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 2 (1977) / Chap. 84 -
Dealing with Emotions
Chap. 84 - Dealing with Emotions
We Cannot Read Motives.--Remember that you cannot read hearts. You do not
know the motives which prompted the actions that to you look wrong. There are many
who have not received a right education; their characters are warped, they are hard and
gnarled and seem to be crooked in every way. But the grace of Christ can transform
them. Never cast them aside, never drive them to discouragement or despair by saying,
"You have disappointed me, and I will not try to help you." A few words spoken hastily
under provocation--just what we think they deserve--may cut the cords of influence that
should have bound their hearts to ours. {2MCP 755.1}
The consistent life, the patient forbearance, the spirit unruffled under provocation, is
always the most conclusive argument and the most solemn appeal. If you have had
opportunities and advantages that have not fallen to the lot of others, consider this and
be ever a wise, careful, gentle teacher. {2MCP 755.2}
In order to have the wax take a clear, strong impression of the seal, you do not dash
the seal upon it in a hasty, violent way; you carefully place the seal on the plastic wax
and quietly, steadily press it down until it has hardened in the mold. In like manner deal
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human souls. The continuity of Christian influence is the secret of its power, and this
depends on the steadfastness of your manifestation of the character of Christ. Help
those who have erred, by telling them of your experiences. Show how--when you made
grave mistakes-- patience, kindness, and helpfulness on the part of your fellow workers
gave you courage and hope.--TSS 116, 117 (1900). (CSW 100, 101.) {2MCP 755.3}
Contending With a Force That Captivates Body, Soul, and Mind.--An intensity
such as never before was seen is taking possession of the world. In amusement, in
moneymaking, in the contest for power, in the very struggle for existence, there is a
terrible force that engrosses body and mind and soul. In the midst of this maddening