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Transformed by the Renewing of the Mind, April 8
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the
renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and
acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 12:2
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Will men and women consider how God regards the creatures He has
made? He formed man’s mind. We do not think one noble thought that
does not come from Him. He knows all the mysterious workings of human
mind; for did He not make it? God sees that sin has debased and degraded
man, but He looks upon him with pity and compassion; for He sees that
Satan has him in his power
All true reformation begins with soul-cleansing. It is by the washing
of regeneration and the renewing of the mind through the power of the
Holy Spirit, that a change is wrought in the life
By beholding Christ we become changed. If the mind dwells upon
temporal things constantly, these things become all-absorbing, affecting
the character, so that God’s glory is lost sight of and forgotten. The
opportunities that are within reach for them to become conversant with
heavenly things, are overlooked. Spiritual life dies....
Make God your entire dependence. When you do otherwise, then it
is time for a halt to be called. Stop right where you are, and change the
order of things.... In sincerity, in soul-hunger, cry after God. Wrestle with
the heavenly agencies until you have the victory. Put your whole being
into the Lord’s hands soul, body, and spirit, and resolve to be His loving,
consecrated agency, moved by His will, controlled by His mind, infused
by His Spirit ... then you will see heavenly things clearly
If we would permit our minds to dwell more upon Christ and the
heavenly world, we should find a powerful stimulus and support in fighting
the battles of the Lord. Pride and love of the world will lose their power
as we contemplate the glories of that better land so soon to be our home.
Beside the loveliness of Christ, all earthly attractions will seem of little
worth
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17
The General Conference Bulletin, April 1, 1899
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18
Ellen G. White
Manuscript 95, 1903
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19
Ellen G. White
Manuscript 24, 1891
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20
Messages to Young People, 113
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