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

hearts to be obedient; but they need help and encouragement. --ST. Apr 10, 1884. (CG
279.)
503 {2MCP 502.4}
Peace in the Church.--Let there be peace in the home, and there will be peace in
the church. This precious experience brought into the church will be the means of
creating a kindly affection one for another. Quarrels will cease. True Christian courtesy
will be seen among church members. The world will take knowledge of them that they
have been with Jesus and have learned of Him. What an impression the church would
make upon the world if all the members would live Christian lives!--MS 60, 1903. (CG
549.) {2MCP 503.1}
Death Erases Feelings of Variance.--When death closes the eyes, when the
hands are folded upon the silent breast, how quickly feelings of variance change! There
is no grudging, no bitterness; slights and wrongs are forgiven, forgotten. How many
loving words are spoken of the dead! How many good things in their life are brought to
mind! Praise and commendation are now freely expressed; but they fall upon ears that
hear not, hearts that feel not. . . . How many, as they stand awed and silent beside the
dead, recall with shame and sorrow the words and acts that brought sadness to the
heart now forever still! {2MCP 503.2}
Let us now bring all the beauty, love, and kindness we can into our life. Let us be
thoughtful, grateful, patient, and forbearing in our intercourse with one another. Let the
thoughts and feelings which find expression around the dying and the dead be brought
into the daily association with our brethren and sisters in life.--5T 490 (1889). {2MCP
503.3}
No Strife in Heaven.--Let no one feel, even though he may theoretically be
established in the present truth, that he makes no mistakes. But if mistakes are made,
let there be a readiness to correct them. And let us avoid everything that is likely to
create dissension and strife; for there is a heaven before us, and among its inhabitants
there will be no strife.--RH, Aug 8, 1907. (CH 244.)
504 {2MCP 503.4}
More Love, Less Criticism Needed.--Differences of opinion will always exist, for
every mind is not constituted to run in the same channel. Hereditary and cultivated
tendencies have to be guarded, lest they create controversies over minor matters.
Christ's workers must draw together in tender sympathy and love. Let not anyone think
it a virtue to maintain his own notions and suppose he is the only one to whom the Lord
has given discernment and intuition. Christian charity covers a multitude of things which
one may regard as defects in another. There is need of much love and far less criticism.
When the Holy Spirit is manifestly working in the hearts of ministers and helpers, they
will reveal the tenderness and love of Christ.--Lt 183, 1899. {2MCP 504.1}
Not to Attack Individuals.--By some of our brethren many things have been spoken
and written that are interpreted as expressing antagonism to government and law. It is a