Chapter 24—Modesty, Truthfulness, and Discretion
Modest and Elevated Language—Our language should be mod-
est and elevated. The spirit you have cherished within has left its im-
pression upon the countenance. Christ, enthroned in the soul-temple,
will efface that fretful, peevish, unhappy look; and as the cloud of
witnesses look upon a man reflecting the image of Christ, they will
realize that he is surrounded by a pleasant atmosphere.—
Testimonies
for the Church 4:348
.
Ennobling Conversation—The conversation should be of that
elevated, ennobling character which could afterward be called to re-
membrance with feelings of the highest pleasure.—
Counsels on Diet
and Foods, 88
.
Divine Goodness—The conversation of each should be of an el-
evated character, calculated to lead other minds in the right channel.
The little mention that is made of divine goodness and the love of
God shows marked ingratitude and that Christ is not enshrined in the
heart.—
Testimonies for the Church 4:456
.
Pure Influence of Truth—The pure influence of truth will elevate
the whole man. In his business deal with his fellow men he will have
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the fear of God before him, and will love his neighbor as himself, and
will deal just as he would wish to be dealt by. His conversation will be
truthful, chaste, and of so elevating a character that unbelievers cannot
take advantage of it, or say evil of him justly, and are not disgusted
with his uncourteous ways and unbecoming speech.—
Testimonies for
the Church 1:415, 416
.
Words With Spiritual Power—Even when sitting at the meal
table, Christ taught truths that brought comfort and courage to the
hearts of His hearers. When His love abides in the soul as a living
principle, there will come forth from the treasure house of the heart
words suitable to the occasion—not light, trifling words, but uplifting
words, words of spiritual power.—
Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and
Students, 554
.
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