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Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
be a bright and shining light everywhere.—
The Signs of the Times,
September 1, 1898
. (
The Adventist Home, 38, 39
.)
Uplifting of Humanity Begins in Home—The restoration and
uplifting of humanity begins in the home. The work of parents under-
lies every other. Society is composed of families and is what the heads
of families make it. Out of the heart are “the issues of life” (
Proverbs
4:23
).—
The Ministry of Healing, 349
(1905).
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Things That Make Home Attractive—Gentle manners, cheerful
conversation, and loving acts will bind the hearts of children to their
parents by the silken cords of affection and will do more to make home
attractive than the rarest ornaments that can be bought for gold.—
The
Signs of the Times, October 2, 1884
. (
My Life Today, 200
.)
Purity in the Home—Order is heaven’s first law, and the Lord
desires His people to give in their homes a representation of the order
and harmony that pervade the heavenly courts. Truth never places her
delicate feet in a path of uncleanness or impurity. Truth does not make
men and women coarse or rough and untidy. It raises all who accept it
to a high level. Under Christ’s influence a work of constant refinement
goes on....
He who was so particular that the children of Israel should cherish
habits of cleanliness will not sanction any impurity in the homes of
His people today. God looks with disfavor on uncleanness of any kind.
How can we invite Him into our homes unless all is neat and clean and
pure?—
The Review and Herald, June 10, 1902
. (
Counsels on Health,
101
.)
Location of the Home—Better than any other inheritance of
wealth you can give to your children will be the gift of a healthy
body, a sound mind, and a noble character. Those who understand
what constitutes life’s true success will be wise betimes. They will
keep in view life’s best things in their choice of a home.
Instead of dwelling where only the works of men can be seen,
where the sights and sounds frequently suggest thoughts of evil, where
turmoil and confusion bring weariness and disquietude, go where you
can look upon the works of God. Find rest of spirit in the beauty and
quietude and peace of nature. Let the eye rest on the green fields, the
groves, and the hills. Look up to the blue sky, unobscured by the city’s
dust and smoke, and breathe the invigorating air of heaven. Go where,
apart from the distractions and dissipations of city life, you can give
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