Section I: The Study of the Mind

• 1. Its Importance ... 3
• 2. The Christian and Psychology ... 10
• 3. Dangers in Psychology ... 18
• 4. Spiritual Influences and the Mind ... 27
• 5. The Fanatical Mind ... 38

• Section 1 - The Study of the Mind - Chap. 1 - Its Importance
• To Know the Laws That Govern Mind and Body
• Train and Discipline the Mind
• Potential of the Disciplined Mind
• To Deal With Minds a Paramount Work
• Teacher’s Usefulness Depends Upon a Trained Mind
• He Will Strive for the Highest Mental and Moral Excellence
• Prepares for Eternity
• Science of Christianity and the Mind
• Advancement Only Through Conflict
• The Duty of Every Christian to Develop Mind
• To Train Every Power of Mind and Body
• The Cultivated Mind Measures the Man
• Acquiring Knowledge and Mental Culture
• Understanding Minds of Great Value in Dealing With the Sick
• Understanding Minds and Human Nature Aids in Work of Salvation
• Cultivated Powers Increase Demand for Our Services
• We May Attain Almost the Excellence of Angels

• Section 1 - The Study of the Mind - Chap. 2. The Christian and Psychology
• Laws of the Mind Ordained by God
• True Principles of Psychology in Scriptures
• Mind Devoted to God Develops Harmoniously
• The Science of a Pure Christian Life
• Surrounded With an Atmosphere of Peace
• The Religion of Christ an Effectual Remedy
• Entering the Region of Peace
• All Undue Anxieties Dismissed
• Training the Soul by Discipline
• Christ Has Power to Invigorate and Restore
• Either God or Satan Controls
• Every Sin Cherished Weakens the Character
• The Teacher’s Psychological Qualifications
• Man to Become a New Creature
• Right Excludes Wrong
• Only One Day Is Mine
• How Well-balanced Minds May Be Developed
• Knowledge and Science Must Be Vitalized by the Holy Spirit
• Whole Being Open to Healing Agencies of Heaven
• Graces Not Developed in a Moment

• Section 1 - The Study of the Mind - Chap. 3. Dangers in Psychology
• Satan a Student of the Mind
• Satan Master of Subtle Arts
• He Comes in Disguise
• His Work to Divert the Mind of Man
• The Artful Insinuation Versus the Open, Bold Attack
• Youthful Minds His Special Objective
• Satan Controls Mind Not Directed by Holy Spirit
• From Adam’s Day to Now
• Those Who Know the Truth Are Special Targets
• Satan Diverts Minds by Controversial Subjects
• One Mind Dominating Another
• A Power for Good, a Power for Evil
• One Man’s Mind Not to Be Trusted
• Satan Watching for Unguarded Minds
• Evil Angels Attempt to Destroy Man’s Will
• Only Safety in Resistance
• Avoiding Presumptuous Acts
• Genuine Faith and Presumption
• Evil Angels or God’s Angels Control Men’s Minds
• Only If We Yield
• Clear Insight Needed
• Prayer Will Prevail Against Satan

• Section 1 - The Study of the Mind - Chap. 4. Spiritual Influences and the Mind
• Religion and Health
• Pure Religion Brings Serenity, Composure, and Strength
• God Is the Source of Life and Joy
• All Receive Life From God
• Satan Uses Influences of Mind on Mind
• Satan’s Studied Purpose to Employ Powers for Selfish Ends
• Transgression Brought No New Order of Energies and Passions
• Each Must Choose One of Two Banners
• Sin Affects Entire Being
• The Cross Gives Proper Level to the Human Mind
• Man Is Made Complete in Christ
• God Alone Can Raise Man in Moral Worth
• Selfishness and Its Fruit
• The Victory May Be Gained
• Wavering Mind Beginning of Temptation
• None Need Despair Because of Inherited Tendencies
• Partaker of Sin Through Association
• Satan’s Work to Discourage - Christ’s to Inspire Hope
• A Remedy for Every Class of Temptation
• Christ’s Blood the Only Remedy
• Meeting the Tempter’s Challenge
• Attention Turned From Confusion to God’s Handiwork
• What Religion Does
• Increases Intellectual Capabilities
• It Improves the Physical Health
• Right Doing the Best Medicine
• Love of Jesus Surrounds Souls With Fragrant Atmosphere
• Results of One Moment of Thoughtlessness
• God Works No Miracle to Prevent Harvest
• Molding Our Surroundings Instead of Being Molded by Them
• God Desires the Mind to Be Renovated
• To Deal Judiciously With Different Minds
• Unbending Principle Marks Students of Jesus

• Section 1 - The Study of the Mind - Chap. 5. The Fanatical Mind

 Mind, Character, and Personality, Volume 1. Southern Publishing Association, 1977; 2002, S. 1