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

of temptation. Impulse had overcome reason, and you could not recall the injury done
to yourself nor to an
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institution of God. Our only safety under all circumstances is in being always master of
ourselves in the strength of Jesus our Redeemer.--4T 431 (1880). {2MCP 521.2}
Retaliation Brings Only Evil.--Far better would it be for us to suffer under false
accusation than to inflict upon ourselves the torture of retaliation upon our enemies.
The spirit of hatred and revenge originated with Satan and can bring only evil to him
who cherishes it. Lowliness of heart, that meekness which is the fruit of abiding in
Christ, is the true secret of blessing. "He will beautify the meek with salvation" (Psalm
149:4).--MB 17 (1896). {2MCP 522.1}
When Irritated, Refuse to Speak.--Let those who are easily irritated refuse to
retaliate when words that vex them are spoken. Let them seek the Lord in prayer,
asking Him to show them how to work for souls perishing in sin. He who keeps busy in
this work will be so thoroughly imbued with the Spirit of God that his manners, his voice,
his whole life, will be a revelation of Christ. Try it, brethren, try it. Crucify self, in the
place of seeking to crucify your brethren. "If any man will come after Me," Christ said,
"let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24).--Lt 11,
1905. {2MCP 522.2}
Anger Met by Silence.--There is a wonderful power in silence. When impatient
words are spoken to you, do not retaliate. Words spoken in reply to one who is angry
usually act as a whip, lashing the temper into greater fury. But anger met by silence
quickly dies away. Let the Christian bridle his tongue, firmly resolving not to speak
harsh, impatient words. With the tongue bridled, he may be victorious in every trial of
patience through which he is called to pass.--RH, Oct 31, 1907. (MYP 135, 136.) {2MCP
522.3}
Cultivate a Conciliatory Spirit.--In regard to your present relations with the church I
would advise that you do all that can be done on your part to come into harmony with
your brethren. Cultivate a kind, conciliatory spirit and let no feeling of retaliation come
into your minds and
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hearts. We have but a little time in this world, and let us work for time and for eternity.
Be diligent to make your calling and election sure. See that you make no mistake in
regard to your title to a home in Christ's kingdom. If your name is registered in the
Lamb's book of life, then all will be well with you. Be ready and anxious to confess your
faults and forsake them, that your mistakes and sins may go beforehand to judgment
and be blotted out.--5T 331 (1885). {2MCP 522.4}
Uncontrollable Temper May Be Conquered.--The teachings of Christ carried into