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1241 Counsels for the Church, p. 182.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… the character is frequently preceded by the indulgence of pride and vanity in dress. He sees that the costly apparel stifles the desire to do good. Testimonies …
1242 Counsels for the Church, p. 184.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… and characters of others. And just the influence which you exert is written in the book of records in heaven. An angel is attending you and taking record of …
1243 Counsels for the Church, p. 184.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… . Their characters are so warped by indulgence, flattery, and indolence that they are useless for this life. And if useless so far as this life is concerned, what …
1244 Counsels for the Church, p. 187 (Ellen Gould White)
The Heavenly Character Must Be Acquired on Earth
1245 Counsels for the Church, p. 187.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… , elevated character and enable you to enter into the presence of God, who dwelleth in light unapproachable. The heavenly character must be acquired on earth …
1246 Counsels for the Church, p. 188.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… our characters, our conduct, and our motives in the balances of the sanctuary. It will be a fearful thing to be pronounced wanting in love and obedience by our …
1247 Counsels for the Church, p. 190.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… the character which their parents allowed them to form. Testimonies for the Church 1:403
1248 Counsels for the Church, p. 191.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… the character of these children. The instructions given in childhood will follow them all through life. Parents sow the seed which will spring up and bear …
1249 Counsels for the Church, p. 193.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… , their characters will not be like the reed trembling in the wind. Testimonies for the Church 3:132-135
1250 Counsels for the Church, p. 193.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… the character formed, in childhood. If the will is not then subdued and made to yield to the will of the parents, it will be a difficult task to learn the lesson …
1251 Counsels for the Church, p. 196.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… their characters. Do not allow them to be out in the evening unless you know where they are and what they are doing. Instruct them in the principles of moral …
1252 Counsels for the Church, p. 196.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… in character, as those of older persons. Parents themselves do not feel the same at all times. Their minds are often perplexed. They labor under mistaken views …
1253 Counsels for the Church, p. 197.7 (Ellen Gould White)
… of character thus cherished may become so persistent that to lie will be as natural as to breathe. Pretense will be taken for sincerity and reality.
1254 Counsels for the Church, p. 198 (Ellen Gould White)
The Importance of Character Development
1255 Counsels for the Church, p. 198.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… the characters of their children after the divine Pattern. By His grace they can accomplish the task; but it will require patient, painstaking effort, no less …
1256 Counsels for the Church, p. 198.4 (Ellen Gould White)
Character building is the most important work ever entrusted to human beings, and never before was its diligent study so important as now. Never was any previous …
1257 Counsels for the Church, p. 198.5 (Ellen Gould White)
… character consists of two things—power of will and power of self-control. Many youth mistake strong, uncontrolled passion for strength of character; but …
1258 Counsels for the Church, p. 198.6 (Ellen Gould White)
… noble character and exert an influence that would win souls to Christ. Knowledge is power; but intellectual ability, without goodness of heart, is a power …
1259 Counsels for the Church, p. 198.7 (Ellen Gould White)
… form characters for usefulness here and for a higher life hereafter.
1260 Counsels for the Church, p. 199.1 (Ellen Gould White)
Every act of life, however unimportant, has its influence in forming the character. A good character is more precious than worldly possessions, and the work of forming it is the noblest in which men can engage.