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

with the most terrible doubts and waverings. . . . You must not consider that for these
temptations your case is hopeless. . . . Hope in God, trust in Him, and rest in His
promises.--Lt 82, 1889 (HC 86.) {2MCP 794.4}
When the devil comes with his doubts and unbeliefs, shut the door of your heart.
Shut your eyes so that you will not dwell upon his hellish shadow. Lift them up where
they can behold the things which are eternal, and you will have strength every hour.
The trial of your faith is much more precious than gold. . . . It makes you valiant to fight
the battle of the Lord. . . . {2MCP 794.5}
You cannot afford to let any doubts come into your
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mind. Do not please the devil enough to tell about the terrible burdens you are carrying.
Every time you do it, Satan laughs that his soul can control you and that you have lost
sight of Jesus Christ your Redeemer.--MS 17, 1894. (HC 86.) {2MCP 794.6}
Repetition Weakens Powers of Resistance.--No man can even once devote his
God-given powers to the service of worldliness or pride without placing himself on the
enemy's ground. . . . Every repetition of the sin weakens his power of resistance, blinds
his eyes, and stifles conviction.--RH, June 20, 1882. (HC 160.) {2MCP 795.1}
Encourage the Despondent.--In working for the victims of evil habits, instead of
pointing them to the despair and ruin toward which they are hastening, turn their eyes
away to Jesus. Fix them upon the glories of the heavenly. This will do more for the
saving of body and soul than will all the terrors of the grave when kept before the
helpless and apparently hopeless.--MH 62, 63 (1905). {2MCP 795.2}
Fruitless, Time-consuming Matters.--We must turn away from a thousand topics
that invite attention. There are matters that consume time and arouse inquiry, but end in
nothing. The highest interests demand the close attention and energy that are so often
given to comparatively insignificant things. {2MCP 795.3}
Accepting new theories does not in itself bring new life to the soul. Even an
acquaintance with facts and theories important in themselves is of little value unless put
to a practical use. We need to feel our responsibility to give our souls food that will
nourish and stimulate spiritual life.--MH 456 (1905). {2MCP 795.4}
Live for a Purpose.--We should live for the next world. It is so wretched to live a
haphazard, aimless life. We want an object in life--to live for a purpose. God help us
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all to be self-sacrificing, less self-caring, more forgetful of self and selfish interest, and
to do good, not for the honor we expect to receive here but because this is the object of
our life and will answer the end of our existence. Let our daily prayer go up to God that
He will divest us of selfishness.--Lt 17, 1872. (HC 242.) {2MCP 795.5}