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minister; but all will be in vain unless they themselves are roused to
fight the battle in their own behalf....
Feeling the terrible power of temptation, the drawing of desire
that leads to indulgence, many a man cries in despair, “I cannot resist
evil.” Tell him that he can, that he must, resist. He may have been
overcome again and again, but it need not be always thus. He is weak
in moral power, controlled by the habits of a life of sin. His promises
and resolutions are like ropes of sand. The knowledge of his broken
promises and forfeited pledges weakens his confidence in his own
sincerity and causes him to feel that God cannot accept him or work
with his efforts. But he need not despair.—
The Ministry of Healing,
174, 175
(1905).
Aim Is Important—Success in any line demands a definite aim.
He who would achieve true success in life must keep steadily in view
the aim worthy of his endeavor. Such an aim is set before the youth of
today.—
Education, 262
(1903).
The Highest Culture of the Mind—The knowledge of God is ob-
tained from His Word. The experimental knowledge of true godliness,
in daily consecration and service to God, ensures the highest culture of
mind, soul, and body; and this consecration of all our powers to God
prevents self-exaltation. The impartation of divine power honors our
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sincere striving after wisdom for the conscientious use of our highest
faculties to honor God and bless our fellowmen. As these faculties are
derived from God, and not self-created, they should be appreciated as
talents from God to be employed in His service.—MS 16, 1896.
Positive Virtues Promote Health—Courage, hope, faith, sym-
pathy, love, promote health and prolong life. A contented mind, a
cheerful spirit, is health to the body and strength to the soul. “A merry
[rejoicing] heart doeth good like a medicine” (
Proverbs 17:22
).—
The
Ministry of Healing, 241
(1905).
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