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4101 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 1, p. 347.1 (Ellen Gould White)

Every Action Has Twofold Character —Every course of action has a twofold character and importance. It is virtuous or vicious, right or wrong, according to …

4102 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 1, p. 348.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Many acts which pass for good works, even deeds of benevolence, will, when closely investigated, be found to be prompted by wrong motives. Many receive applause …

4103 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 1, p. 368.5 (Ellen Gould White)

“What ‘University Course’ Can Equal This?” —“The great day of the Lord is near...” and a world is to be warned.... Thousands of the youth ... should be giving themselves to this …

4104 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2, p. 375.5 (Ellen Gould White)

The work done to the Lord is done in cheerfulness and with courage. God wants us to bring spirit and life and hopefulness into our work. Brain workers should …

4105 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2, p. 378.5 (Ellen Gould White)

The Influence of Rejoicing —God's people have many lessons to learn. They will have perfect peace if they will keep the mind stayed on Him who is too wise to …

4106 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2, p. 381.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Physical Habits Affect the Brain —The brain is the citadel of the being. Wrong physical habits affect the brain and prevent the attainment of that which the …

4107 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2, p. 383.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Unless a decided change is made, unless there is an intelligent recognition of the necessity of giving the brain rest instead of stimulants, the human agent will lose his self-control and will disgrace the cause of God.— Letter 205, 1904 .

4108 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2, p. 388.1 (Ellen Gould White)

Irregular Hours and Careless Inattention to Laws of Health —The mind does not wear out nor break down so often on account of diligent employment and hard …

4110 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2, p. 390.5 (Ellen Gould White)

We greatly need to encourage and cultivate pure, chaste thoughts and to strengthen the moral powers rather than the lower and carnal powers. God help us to awake from our self-indulgent appetites!— Letter 72, 1896. ( Medical Ministry, 277, 278 ).

4111 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2, p. 391.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Self-indulgence debars the human agent from witnessing for the truth. The gratitude we offer to God for His blessings is greatly affected by the food placed …

4112 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2, p. 394.3 (Ellen Gould White)

Will our people see and feel the sin of perverting the appetite? Will they discard all hurtful indulgences, and let the means thus saved be devoted to spreading the truth?— Manuscript 5, 1875 .

4113 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2, p. 397.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Mind Impedes Circulation (advice to a timid soul) —If your mind is impressed and fixed that a bath will injure you, the mental impression is communicated to …

4114 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2, p. 400.5 (Ellen Gould White)

You brood too much. Whatever you can do to divert your mind from your individual self, in any line of employment, do it. You are to appreciate the great gift to …

4115 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2, p. 406.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Intellectual power, physical stamina, and the length of life depend upon immutable laws. Through obedience to these laws, man may stand conqueror of himself …

4116 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2, p. 407.5 (Ellen Gould White)

There are those who do not feel that it is a religious duty to discipline the mind to dwell upon cheerful subjects, that they may reflect light rather than …

4117 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2, p. 409.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Counsel to One Prone to Melancholy Feelings —It is your duty to war against oppressive thoughts and melancholy feelings, just as much as it is your duty to …

4118 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2, p. 417.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Minds Adapts to Dimensions of the Familiar —It is a law of the mind that it will narrow or expand to the dimensions of the things with which it becomes familiar …

4119 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2, p. 425.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Your love for that which is human is to be secondary to your love for God. The wealth of your affection is to flow forth to Him who gave His life for you. Living …

4120 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2, p. 429.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Recognizing Man's Rights —One of the very highest applications of these principles [recognition of personal responsibilities] is found in the recognition …