Mind, Character and Personality, Volume 1 - Ellen G. White

conscience. Then Satan loses his power to control
the mind.
The work to which Christ calls us is to the
work of progressive conquest over spiritual evil in
our characters. Natural tendencies are to be
overcome.... Appetite and passion must be
conquered, and the will must be placed wholly on
the side of Christ.—.The Review and Herald, June
14, 1892. (HC 87.)
None Need Despair Because of Inherited
Tendencies.—Satan is ever on the alert to deceive
and mislead. He is using every enchantment to
allure men into the broad road of disobedience. He
is working to confuse the senses with erroneous
sentiments and remove the landmarks by placing
his false inscription on the signposts which God
has established to point the right way. It is because
these evil agencies are striving to eclipse every ray
of light from the soul that heavenly beings are
appointed to do their work of ministry, to guide,
guard, and control those who shall be heirs of
salvation. None need despair because of the
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