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engage in amusements. But the Lord wants to disturb their minds, that
they may be led to take hold of eternal realities. He is in earnest with
them. Very, very soon they will all know Him, whether they desire to
or not.—
Manuscript 105, 1901.
Not to Be Absorbed in Self-study of Emotions—It is not wise
to look to ourselves and study our emotions. If we do this, the enemy
will present difficulties and temptations that weaken faith and destroy
courage. Closely to study our emotions and give way to our feelings
is to entertain doubt and entangle ourselves in perplexity. We are to
look away from self to Jesus.—
The Ministry of Healing, 249
(1905).
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