Will

Question 1

Let no one say, “I cannot overcome my defects of character”; for if this is your decision, then you cannot have eternal life. The impossibility is all in your will. If you will not, that constitutes the cannot.

Answer 1

SD 115

Question 2

Romans 12:2

Answer 2

Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind….

Question 3

Through the right exercise of the will, an entire change may be made in your life. By yielding up your will to Christ, you ally yourself with the power that is above all principalities and powers. You will have strength from above… through constant surrender to God you will be enabled to live the new life…

Answer 3

STC 48

Question 4

STC 48

Answer 4

Through the right exercise of the will, an entire change may be made in your life.

Question 5

Strength of character consists of two things—power of will and power of self-control.

Answer 5

CG 161

Question 6

When human agents choose the will of God, and are conformed to the character of Christ, Jesus acts through their organs and faculties.—Special Testimonies to Ministers and Workers 3:49. – {HL 11.4}

Answer 6

When human agents choose the will of God, and are conformed to the character of Christ, Jesus acts through their organs and faculties.—Special Testimonies to Ministers and Workers 3:49. – {HL 11.4}

Question 7

Let the mind become intelligent, and the will be placed on the Lord’s side, and there will be a wonderful improvement in the physical health. But this can never be accomplished in mere human strength.—.

Answer 7

– HL 15

Question 8

Of ourselves, we are not able to bring the purposes and desires and inclinations into harmony with the will of God; but if we are “willing to be made willing,” the Savior will accomplish this for us….

Answer 8

AA 482
Of ourselves, we are not able to bring the purposes and desires and inclinations into harmony with the will of God; but if we are “willing to be made willing,” the Savior will accomplish this for us….
AA 482

Question 9

All are accountable for their actions while in this world upon probation. All have power to control their actions if they will. ..,.,Jesus is acquainted with all the weaknesses of human nature, and, if entreated, will give strength to overcome the most powerful temptations. All can obtain this strength if they seek for it in humility..

Answer 9

CG 466/ Pr 48

All are accountable for their actions while in this world upon probation. All have power to control their actions if they will. If they are weak in virtue and purity of thoughts and acts, they can obtain help from the Friend of the helpless. Jesus is acquainted with all the weaknesses of human nature, and, if entreated, will give strength to overcome the most powerful temptations. All can obtain this strength if they seek for it in humility.—
Child Guidance, 466,l
Pr 48

Question 10

Whatever may be …… the master passion which through long indulgence binds both soul and body, Christ is able and longs to deliver.

Answer 10

DA 203

Whatever may be the evil practice, the master passion which through long indulgence binds both soul and body, Christ is able and longs to deliver. He will impart life to the soul that is “dead in trespasses.” Ephesians 2:1. He will set free the captive that is held by weakness and misfortune and the chains of sin.
DA 203.2