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

does not estimate the man by the amount of work he does but by the spirit in which the
work is performed. {2MCP 787.2}
When He sees men lifting the burdens, trying to carry them in lowliness of mind, with
distrust of self and with reliance upon Him, He adds to their work His perfection and
sufficiency, and it is accepted of the Father. We are accepted in the Beloved. The
sinner's defects are covered by the perfection and fullness of the Lord our
Righteousness. Those who with sincere will, with contrite heart, are putting forth humble
efforts to live up to the requirements of God are looked upon by the Father with pitying
tender love; He regards such as obedient children, and the righteousness of Christ is
imputed unto them.--Lt 4, 1889. {2MCP 787.3}
Knowledge of Christ Brings Vigor to the Mind.-- Christ is the wellspring of life.
That which many need is
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to have a clearer knowledge of Him; they need to be patiently and kindly, yet earnestly,
taught how the whole being may be thrown open to the healing agencies of heaven.
When the sunlight of God's love illuminates the darkened chambers of the soul, restless
weariness and dissatisfaction will cease, and satisfying joys will give vigor to the mind
and health and energy to the body.--MH 247 (1905). {2MCP 787.4}
With Christ No Such Thing as Failure.--The omnipotent power of the Holy Spirit is
the defense of every contrite soul. Not one that in penitence and faith has claimed His
protection will Christ permit to pass under the enemy's power. The Saviour is by the
side of His tempted and tried ones. With Him there can be no such thing as failure,
loss, impossibility, or defeat; we can do all things through Him who strengthens us.--DA
490 (1898). {2MCP 788.1}
BOOKS / 2MCP - Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 2 (1977) / Chap. 88 -
Negative Influences on the Mind
Chap. 88 - Negative Influences on the Mind
Set Aside all Faultfinding.--We should be weeding out of our thoughts all
complaining and faultfinding. Let us not continue to look upon any defects that we may
see. . . . If we would get the right hold on God, we must keep beholding the great
precious things--the purity, the glory, the power, the kindness, the affection, the love,
that God bestows upon us. And thus beholding, our minds will become so fixed upon
these things of eternal interest that we shall have no desire to find the flaws in others.
--MS 153, 1907. (HC 232.) {2MCP 789.1}
We Tend to Remember the Negative.--We must learn to place the best possible
construction upon doubtful conduct of others. . . . If we are ever suspecting evil, we are
in danger of creating what we allow ourselves to suspect. . . . We cannot pass along