Perception Influenced by Physical Habits Controlled by Conscience—Those who would have clear minds to discern Satan’s devices must have their physical appetites under the control of reason and conscience. The moral and vigorous action of the higher powers of the mind are essential to the perfection of Christian character. And the strength or the weakness of the mind has very much to do with our usefulness in this world and with our final salvation.—The Review and Herald, September 8, 1874. (Messages to Young People, 236, 237.) {1MCP 333.2}

Opfattelsen påvirkes af fysiske vaner, der kontrolleres af samvittigheden. - De, som ønsker at have sindet klart til at forstå Satans anslag, må have deres fysiske lyster under fornuftens og samvittighedens herredømme. Sindets ædleste kræfter i moralsk henseende må sættes i kraftig virksomhed, hvis man skal fuldkommengøre en kristelig karakter. Sindets styrke eller svaghed har umådelig meget at gøre med hensyn til vor brugbarhed i denne verden og vor endelige frelse. - RH, 8. sept., 1874. (Btu 139.)