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

in defiance of the law of God.--GC 591 (1888). {2MCP 475.1}
Counseling With Fears Strengthens Them.--If we take counsel with our doubts
and fears or try to solve everything that we cannot see clearly before we have faith,
perplexities will only increase and deepen. But if we come to God, feeling helpless and
dependent, as we really are, and in humble, trusting faith make known our wants to Him
whose knowledge is infinite, who sees everything in creation and who governs
everything by His will and word, He can and will attend to our cry and will let light shine
into our hearts. Through sincere prayer we are brought into connection with the mind of
the Infinite. We may have no remarkable evidence at the time that the face of our
Redeemer is bending over us in compassion and love, but this is even so. We may not
feel His visible touch, but His hand is upon us in love and pitying tenderness.--SC 96,
97 (1892). {2MCP 475.2}
The Cause for Sickness of Body and Mind.--That which brings sickness of body
and mind to nearly all is
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dissatisfied feelings and discontented repinings. They have not God, they have not the
hope which reaches to that within the veil, which is as an anchor to the soul both sure
and steadfast. All who possess this hope will purify themselves even as He is pure.
Such are free from restless longings, repinings, and discontent; they are not continually
looking for evil and brooding over borrowed trouble. But we see many who are having a
time of trouble beforehand; anxiety is stamped upon every feature; they seem to find no
consolation but have a continual fearful looking for of some dreadful evil.--1T 566
(1867). {2MCP 475.3}
Fear Brings No Relief to the Soul.--You should have a clear apprehension of the
gospel. The religious life is not one of gloom and of sadness but of peace and joy
coupled with Christlike dignity and holy solemnity. We are not encouraged by our
Saviour to cherish doubts and fears and distressing forebodings; these bring no relief to
the soul and should be rebuked rather than praised. We may have joy unspeakable and
full of glory. --MS 6, 1888. (Ev 180.) {2MCP 476.1}
Faith Grows in Conflict With Doubt and Fear.-- The Lord frequently places us in
difficult positions to stimulate us to greater exertion. In His providence special
annoyances sometimes occur to test our patience and faith. God gives us lessons of
trust. He would teach us where to look for help and strength in time of need. Thus we
obtain practical knowledge of His divine will, which we so much need in our life
experience. Faith grows strong in earnest conflict with doubt and fear.-- 4T 116, 117
(1876). {2MCP 476.2}
Fear Reveals Unbelief.--As Jesus rested by faith in the Father's care, so we are to
rest in the care of our Saviour. If the disciples had trusted in Him, they would have been
kept in peace. Their fear in the time of danger