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4161 Sons and Daughters of God, p. 86.2 (Ellen Gould White)

He who will observe simplicity in all his habits, restricting the appetite and controlling the passions, may preserve his mental powers strong, active, and …

4162 Sons and Daughters of God, p. 90.2 (Ellen Gould White)

The religion of Jesus Christ means progress; it means to be ever reaching upward to a holier and higher standard. The Christian whose heart has been touched …

4164 Sons and Daughters of God, p. 100.2 (Ellen Gould White)

The youth especially stumble over this phrase, “A new heart.” They do not know what it means. They look for a special change to take place in their feelings. This …

4165 Sons and Daughters of God, p. 106 (Ellen Gould White)

Mind Increases Strength by Continual Effort, April 9

4166 Sons and Daughters of God, p. 111.1 (Ellen Gould White)

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. Proverbs 10:9 .

4167 Sons and Daughters of God, p. 113.1 (Ellen Gould White)

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Romans 12:9 .

4168 Sons and Daughters of God, p. 114.6 (Ellen Gould White)

Earnest, persevering effort will place you on the vantage-ground of victory; for he who strives to overcome in and through the grace of Christ, will have divine …

4169 Sons and Daughters of God, p. 115.3 (Ellen Gould White)

The real difficulty is the corruption of an unsanctified heart, and an unwillingness to submit to the will of God. When there is a determined purpose born …

4170 Sons and Daughters of God, p. 118.4 (Ellen Gould White)

We are living in altogether too solemn a period of the world's history to be careless and negligent.... You must pray, believe, and obey. In your own strength you …

4171 Sons and Daughters of God, p. 119.1 (Ellen Gould White)

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 .

4172 Sons and Daughters of God, p. 129.3 (Ellen Gould White)

It is common for children, even of Christian parents, when not over twelve years old, to feel that they must be allowed to follow their own desires. And parents …

4173 Sons and Daughters of God, p. 129.5 (Ellen Gould White)

The life of Christ assures a blessing forever upon a life of cheerful submission to parental restraint and a life of physical and mental industry. The Youth's Instructor, September, 1873 .

4174 Sons and Daughters of God, p. 130.4 (Ellen Gould White)

By learning the lessons of obedience, children are not only honoring their parents and lightening their burdens, but they are pleasing One higher in authority …

4175 Sons and Daughters of God, p. 130.5 (Ellen Gould White)

His [Christ's] life was characterized with firmness, yet He was ever respectful and obedient. The Youth's Instructor, September 1, 1873 .

4176 Sons and Daughters of God, p. 130.6 (Ellen Gould White)

He was a perfect pattern for all youth. Ever He manifested deference and respect for age. The religion of Jesus will never lead any child to be rude and uncourteous. The Youth's Instructor, September 8, 1898 .

4177 Sons and Daughters of God, p. 130.7 (Ellen Gould White)

The infinite Eye can search the heart, and read every defect in the character. He does not estimate youth by their outward appearance, but from the goodness …

4178 Sons and Daughters of God, p. 131.1 (Ellen Gould White)

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. John 9:4 .

4179 Sons and Daughters of God, p. 131.2 (Ellen Gould White)

The life of Christ demonstrates to all youth that a life of industry and obedience is favorable to the formation of good moral character, firm principles …

4180 Sons and Daughters of God, p. 131.3 (Ellen Gould White)

The young who do not cherish a respect for their parents, and a love to make themselves useful, cannot enjoy real pleasure.... The love of vain amusements relaxes …