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What to Do With Doubt—Even Christians of long experience
are often assaulted with the most terrible doubts and waverings.... You
must not consider that for these temptations your case is hopeless....
Hope in God, trust in Him, and rest in His promises.—Lt 82, 1889
(HC 86.)
When the devil comes with his doubts and unbeliefs, shut the door
of your heart. Shut your eyes so that you will not dwell upon his
hellish shadow. Lift them up where they can behold the things which
are eternal, and you will have strength every hour. The trial of your
faith is much more precious than gold.... It makes you valiant to fight
the battle of the Lord....
You cannot afford to let any doubts come into your mind. Do
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not please the devil enough to tell about the terrible burdens you are
carrying. Every time you do it, Satan laughs that his soul can control
you and that you have lost sight of Jesus Christ your Redeemer.—MS
17, 1894. (HC 86.)
Repetition Weakens Powers of Resistance—No man can even
once devote his God-given powers to the service of worldliness or pride
without placing himself on the enemy’s ground.... Every repetition of
the sin weakens his power of resistance, blinds his eyes, and stifles
conviction.—
The Review and Herald, June 20, 1882
. (HC 160.)
Encourage the Despondent—In working for the victims of evil
habits, instead of pointing them to the despair and ruin toward which
they are hastening, turn their eyes away to Jesus. Fix them upon the
glories of the heavenly. This will do more for the saving of body and
soul than will all the terrors of the grave when kept before the helpless
and apparently hopeless.—
The Ministry of Healing, 62, 63
(1905).
Fruitless, Time-consuming Matters—We must turn away from
a thousand topics that invite attention. There are matters that consume
time and arouse inquiry, but end in nothing. The highest interests
demand the close attention and energy that are so often given to com-
paratively insignificant things.
Accepting new theories does not in itself bring new life to the soul.
Even an acquaintance with facts and theories important in themselves
is of little value unless put to a practical use. We need to feel our
responsibility to give our souls food that will nourish and stimulate
spiritual life.—
The Ministry of Healing, 456
(1905).