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20541 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 65.5 (Ellen G. White Estate)
Reflect: "What are some specific things you've done that may have inspired or spiritually encouraged others?
20542 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 66.5 (Ellen G. White Estate)
Reflect: What are some of your friends’ struggles for which your example could be a positive spiritual influence?
20543 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 68.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… your spirituality than your choice of close friends. In 2 Timothy 3:1 - 5, Paul lists ungodly behaviors that would be prevalent in the last days of earth’s history …
20544 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 78.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)
Music is also a valuable element of spiritual education. Songs that remind us of what God has done for us in the past keeps the memory of His faithfulness alive in our hearts. It is also easier to memorize biblical texts when they are sung.
20545 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 78.6 (Ellen G. White Estate)
Reflect: If you are an educator, ministry leader, or parent how can you use music in spiritual education? If you are a student, how might music help you learn?
20546 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 80.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)
Our character is influenced by what we watch and hear. It is impossible to deliberately watch others sin for entertainment and not be spiritually corrupted.
20547 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 81.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)
We can ask God to give us strength to resist the temptation to watch movies and TV that is harmful to our spiritual health and relationship with Jesus. https://www.askanadventistfriend.com/sin/how-to-resist-temptation/
20548 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 86.6 (Ellen G. White Estate)
Reflect: How are the movies and TV shows you watch impacting your spiritual health? What changes in your TV viewing or movie choices might benefit you?
20549 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 88.6 (Ellen G. White Estate)
Reflect: How much do you really know about pornography’s detrimental effect on the viewer mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually?
20550 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 91.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… and spiritual-based practices that can heal the heart and rewire the brain. Turning to God for restoration is the first step. https://www.journalofadventisteducation.org …
20551 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 93.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… our spiritual connection with God. A big part of our relationship with our Creator is being able to hear His voice and yield to the Holy Spirit’s direction …
20552 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 94.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… . Without spiritual guidance, these natural desires can lead to confusion, temptation, and activities that do not fall within God's plan for humanity. Understanding …
20553 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 94.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… lasting spiritual peace.
20554 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 96.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… positive, spiritual-based guidance and spiritual development. Gradually, as porn begins to take over the mind, moral boundaries are blurred and the idea …
20555 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 96.4 (Ellen G. White Estate)
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 6:12 NIV
20556 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 98.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… and spiritual side effects, pornography also negatively impacts relationships by distorting perceptions of intimacy, trust, and connection. Someone …
20557 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 100.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… a spiritual responsibility to care for and respect our bodies in much the same way we would a physical, holy temple. This includes guarding what we allow into …
20558 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 102.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… guilt. Spiritually, porn restricts access to our minds — disallowing the Holy Spirit to do a transformative work within us. Nevertheless, regardless of how …
20559 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 102.6 (Ellen G. White Estate)
Reflect: What spiritually encouraging advice can you give someone who’s addicted to porn?
20560 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 106 (Ellen G. White Estate)
Counsel #19 — The Spiritual Shield