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Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
willpower will make the hands move deftly.—
Christ’s Object Lessons,
344
(1903).
[7]
To Train Every Power of Mind and Body—God has given to
every human being a brain. He desires that it shall be used to His
glory.... We have none too much brain power or reasoning faculties.
We are to educate and train every power of mind and body—the human
mechanism that Christ has bought—in order that we may put it to the
best possible use. We are to do all we can to strengthen these powers,
for God is pleased to have us become more and still more efficient
colaborers with Him.—Sermon at St. Helena Sanitarium, Jan 23, 1904.
(
Selected Messages 1:100
.)
The Cultivated Mind Measures the Man—Never think that you
have learned enough and that you may now relax your efforts. The
cultivated mind is the measure of the man. Your education should
continue during your lifetime; every day you should be learning and
putting to practical use the knowledge gained.—
The Ministry of Heal-
ing, 499
(1905).
The similarity between an uncultivated field and an untrained mind
is striking. Children and youth already have in their minds and hearts
corrupt seed, ready to spring up and bear its perverting harvest; and the
greatest care and watchfulness are needed in cultivating and storing
the mind with precious seeds of Bible truth.—
The Review and Herald,
November 9, 1886
. (HC 202.)
Acquiring Knowledge and Mental Culture—Upon the right im-
provement of our time depends our success in acquiring knowledge and
mental culture. The cultivation of the intellect need not be prevented
by poverty, humble origin, or unfavorable surroundings.... A resolute
purpose, persistent industry, and careful economy of time will enable
men to acquire knowledge and mental discipline which will qualify
them for almost any position of influence and usefulness.—
Christ’s
Object Lessons, 343, 344
(1900).
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Understanding Minds of Great Value in Dealing With the
Sick—Great wisdom is needed in dealing with diseases caused through
the mind. A sore, sick heart, a discouraged mind, needs mild treat-
ment.... Sympathy and tact will often prove a greater benefit to the
sick than will the most skillful treatment given in a cold, indifferent
way.—
The Ministry of Healing, 244
(1905).