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

power to build up the kingdom of God. Intellect perverted has exactly the opposite
influence; it is a corrupting of the human power given in trust to be multiplied in earnest
labor for good. It deceives and destroys. {2MCP 785.4}
God has given sufficient endowments to make men capable and wise to carry
forward, and strongly and graciously to represent, the Lord's wonderful works to all
those who love Him and obey His commandments. He would have man obey the
commandments of God because it is for the health and life of all human beings. {2MCP
786.1}
Talents in trust are a sacred responsibility. No man need to covet talents unless
through earnest prayer for that wisdom from above--which will ensure the right
appropriation of all his God-given capabilities--he decides to honor and glorify God with
the talents which are granted. To receive and to believe the sacred light God has given,
and to impart to those who are in darkness of error, is a wonderful matter; for if it is
unselfishly and interestedly imparted to help and bless and save perishing souls, it
realizes to the faithful worker heavenly treasures which make him more than a
millionaire in heaven. He is heir of God, joint heir with Jesus Christ, to a far more
exceeding and eternal weight of glory.--MS 63, 1900. {2MCP 786.2}
Man Made for Noble Purposes.--It is the true elevation of the mind, not an
affectation of superiority, that makes the man. The proper cultivation of the mental
powers makes man all that he is. These ennobling faculties are given to aid in forming
character for the future, immortal life. Man was created for a higher, holier state of
enjoyment than this world can afford. He was made in the image of God for high and
noble purposes, such as engage the attention of angels.--4T 438 (1880). {2MCP 786.3}
Current of Thought Must Be Changed.--The minds of many take so low a level
that God cannot work for them or with them. The current of thought must be
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changed, the moral sensibilities must be aroused to feel the claims of God. The sum
and substance of true religion is to own and continually acknowledge--by words, by
dress, by deportment--our relationship to God. Humility should take the place of pride;
sobriety, of levity; and devotion, of irreligion and careless indifference.--4T 582 (1881).
{2MCP 786.4}
Mind Motivates Service.--I saw that through the past summer the prevailing spirit
has been to grasp as much of this world as possible. The commandments of God have
not been kept. With the mind we serve the law of God, but the minds of many have
been serving the world. And while their minds were all occupied with things of earth and
serving themselves, they could not serve the law of God.--1T 150 (1857). {2MCP 787.1}
The Service God Accepts.--Many feel that their faults of character make it
impossible for them to meet the standard that Christ has erected, but all that such ones
have to do is to humble themselves at every step under the mighty hand of God. Christ