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

that however trying the circumstances in which a man may be placed, nothing can really
weaken his soul so long as he does not yield to temptation but maintains his own
integrity. The interests most vital to you individually are in your own keeping. No one
can damage them without your consent. All the satanic legions cannot injure you unless
you open your soul to the arts and arrows of Satan. Your ruin can never take place until
your will consents. If there is not pollution of mind in yourself, all the surrounding
pollution cannot taint or defile you.--Lt 14, 1885. (HC 94.) {2MCP 803.3}
Control the Feelings.--We rejoice in hope, not in feeling. In the hope of the glory of
God we know that tribulation worketh patience and experience hope. What does it
mean? If we do not feel just as we want to, are we to fly into impatience, speaking
those words that show that we have the attributes of Satan? We cannot afford to speak
a harsh word or an unkind word, because we are standing right in view of the heavenly
intelligences and
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we are fighting the battle with all the heavenly universe looking upon us; and how we
grieve the heart of God when we deny Him in any way! The marks of the crucifixion in
the hands of Christ show that He has graven us upon the palms of His hands.--MS 16,
1894. {2MCP 803.4}
Encouragement Restores Body and Soul.--Tell the suffering ones of a
compassionate Saviour. . . . He looks with compassion upon those who regard their
case as hopeless. While the soul is filled with fear and terror, the mind cannot see the
tender compassion of Christ. Our sanitariums are to be an agency for bringing peace
and rest to the troubled minds. {2MCP 804.1}
If you can inspire the despondent with hopeful, saving faith, contentment and
cheerfulness will take the place of discouragement and unrest. Wonderful changes can
then be wrought in their physical condition. Christ will restore both body and soul, and
realizing His compassion and love, they will rest in Him. He is the bright and morning
star, shining amid the moral darkness of this sinful, corrupt world. He is the light of the
world, and all who give their hearts to Him will find peace, rest, and joy.-- Lt 115, 1905.
(MM 109, 110.) {2MCP 804.2}
Christian Not Passive But Active.--A healthy, growing Christian will not be a
passive recipient among his fellows. He must give as well as receive. Our graces are
increased by exercise. Christian society will furnish us with pure air to breathe, and in
breathing it we must be active. The Christian work performed, the sympathies,
encouragements, and instructions given by us to those who need them, the
self-restraint, love, patience, and forbearance which are needed, exercised in Christian
work, will create in ourselves faith, obedience, hope, and love to God. . . . {2MCP 804.3}
It is essential for spiritual muscle and strength that the soul have exercise. Work
must be done by putting forth spiritual activity in improving opportunities to do