Mind, Character and Personality, Volume 2 - Ellen G. White

The Cause for Sickness of Body and Mind.—
That which brings sickness of body and mind to
nearly all is 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.—Testimonies for the Church 1:566 (1867).
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
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