Chapter 81—Safe Mind Therapy
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Note: The right approach to mental attitudes and mind therapy
stands out in this compilation in the positive procedures stressed
throughout this work, often in bold contrast to unsound concepts. To
embody all such statements at this point would result in a great deal of
uncalled-for repetition. A few helpful admonitions, some fresh in their
approach, must stand for the whole in this chapter.—Compilers. See
chapter 42, “Mind and Health.”
] Mental Influence Rightly Used—In
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the treatment of the sick the effect of mental influence should not
be overlooked. Rightly used, this influence affords one of the most
effective agencies for combating disease.—
The Ministry of Healing,
241
(1905).
Counsel to a Physician—The poor, afflicted souls with whom
you are brought in contact have needed more of your attention than
they have received. You have it in your power to encourage them to
look to Jesus and, by beholding, be changed to His image.—Lt 121,
1901. (.)
Security in Constant Struggle Against Evil Imaginings—Let
everyone who desires to be a partaker of the divine nature appreciate
the fact that he must escape the corruption that is in the world through
lust. There must be a constant, earnest struggling of the soul against
the evil imaginings of the mind. There must be a steadfast resistance
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of temptation to sin in thought or act. The soul must be kept from
every stain, through faith in Him who is able to keep you from falling.
We should meditate upon the Scriptures, thinking soberly and
candidly upon the things that pertain to our eternal salvation. The
infinite mercy and love of Jesus, the sacrifice made in our behalf, call
for most serious and solemn reflection. We should dwell upon the
character of our dear Redeemer and Intercessor. We should seek to
comprehend the meaning of the plan of salvation. We should meditate
upon the mission of Him who came to save His people from their sins.
By constantly contemplating heavenly themes, our faith and love
will grow stronger. Our prayers will be more and more acceptable to
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