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

character, built upon a sandy foundation. There are
those who have the misfortune to be always on the
wrong side, when the Lord would have them
faithful men who can distinguish good from evil.—
MS 121, 1898.
Two Elements of Character.—Strength of
character consists of two things—power of will and
power of self-control. Many youth mistake strong,
uncontrolled passion for strength of character, but
the truth is that he who is mastered by his passions
is a weak man. The real greatness and nobility of
the man is measured by the power of the feelings
that he subdues, not by the power of the feelings
that subdue him. The strongest man is he who,
while sensitive to abuse, will yet restrain passion
and forgive his enemies. Such men are true
heroes.—Testimonies for the Church 4:656 (1881).
The Will United With Divine Strength.—
You may become men of responsibility and
influence if, by the power of your will, united with
divine strength, you earnestly engage in the work.
Exercise the mental powers, and in no case neglect
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