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

A Most Important Work.--This work [correcting wrong-doing] is the nicest, the most
difficult, ever committed to human beings. It requires the most delicate tact, the finest
susceptibility, a knowledge of human nature, and a heaven-born faith and patience,
willing to work and watch and wait. It is a work than which nothing can be more
important.--Ed 292 (1903).
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Delicate Work to Deal With Minds.--It is a very delicate thing to deal with human
minds. You may stand up stiffly, and never, never soften their hearts; or you may come
close to the afflicted soul and with a heart full of love lead him away from the enemy's
battleground, not drive him there and leave him there to become the sport of Satan's
temptations.--Lt 102, 1897. {2MCP 435.1}
Each Has Peculiar Trials.--We cannot afford to be in any way a hindrance to
others. Each has his own peculiar temptations and trials, and we are to stand in a
position where we can help and strengthen the tempted. We are to encourage, and, if
possible, lift up those that are weak in the faith. By speaking of the promises of God, we
may sometimes remove depression from the minds of those who are in trial and
difficulty.--MS 41, 1908. {2MCP 435.2}
Counsel to a Wife Regarding Personal Relationships. --I am instructed by the
Lord to say to you, "Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will
seek to enter in, and shall not be able" (Luke 13:24). The Lord asks you to keep close
to Him. Speak as He would speak, and act as He would act. Do not let anyone
prejudice your mind and lead you to speak unadvisedly. Keep your own soul pure and
clear and your thoughts elevated and sanctified. Do not praise or exalt people to their
injury, neither be hasty to condemn those whom you think are not acting wisely. Let all
see that you love Jesus and trust in Him. Give your husband and your believing and
unbelieving friends evidence that you desire them to see the beauty of truth. But do not
show that painful, worrying anxiety which often spoils a good work.--Lt 145, 1900.
{2MCP 435.3}
Christian Understanding.--Those who make the most of their privileges and
opportunities will be, in the Bible sense, talented and educated men; not merely
learned, but educated in mind, in manners, in deportment. They will be refined, tender,
pitiful, affectionate. This, the Lord
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has shown me, is what He requires of His people. God has given us powers to be used,
to be developed and strengthened by education. We should reason and reflect,
carefully marking the relation between cause and effect. When this is practiced, there
will be on the part of many, greater thoughtfulness and care in regard to their words and
actions, that they may fully answer the purpose of God in their creation.--MS 59, 1897.
{2MCP 435.4}