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and all low conversation pollutes the mind. All evil works ruin to
those who commit it. God may and will forgive the repenting sinner,
but though forgiven, the soul is marred; the power of the elevated
thought, possible to the unimpaired mind, is destroyed. Through all
time the soul bears the scars. Then let us seek for that faith which
works by love and purifies the heart that we may represent the character
of Christ to the world.—
The Review and Herald, December 8, 1891
.
(
Fundamentals of Christian Education, 195
.)
Surrounding the Soul by a Pure Atmosphere—None are to be
forward or obtrusive, but we are quietly to live out our religion, with
an eye single to the glory of God.... Then we shall shine as lights
in the world, without noise or friction. None need fail, for One is
with them who is wise in counsel, excellent in working, and mighty
to accomplish His designs. He works through His agents, seen and
unseen, human and divine. This work is a grand work and will be
carried forward to the glory of God, if all who are connected with it
will make their works correspond to their profession of faith. Purity of
thought must be cherished as indispensable to the work of influencing
others. The soul must be surrounded by a pure, holy atmosphere, an
atmosphere that will tend to quicken the spiritual life of all who inhale
it.—Lt 74, 1896. (
Sons and Daughters of God, 316
.)
Every Energy to Be Exercised (counsel to a young woman)—
The life of the soul cannot be sustained unless it is brought into sub-
jection to the will of God. Every energy is to be exercised in doing
the divine will. Our thoughts, if stayed upon God, will be guided by
divine love and power. Then, my dear child, live on the words that
proceed from the lips of Christ. May the Lord strengthen and bless
and guide you. Press forward and believe that if you ask, you will
receive.—Lt 339, 1905.
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Christ Changes Thoughts—Christ came to change the current
of his [man’s] thoughts and affections.—
Testimonies for the Church
1:196
(1859).
As the Flower Turns to the Sun—Let the soul be drawn out and
upward that God may grant us a breath of the heavenly atmosphere.
We may keep so near to God that in every unexpected trial our thoughts
will turn to Him as naturally as the flower turns to the sun.—
Steps to
Christ, 99, 100
(1892).