Few recognize the influence of the mind over the body. God has so organized our beings that pure, noble, holy thoughts in general have not only an elevating and ennobling effect upon the mental and moral constitution, but also an invigorating influence upon the physical system. And, on the contrary, every unclean, ignoble, unchaste, unholy thought (as well as act) has a direct effect not only toward debasement of mind and morals, but also toward the germination of seeds of disease already in the constitution of the fallen race.
God exhorts His children to apply both their minds and their hearts to His teachings. No wonder He wishes us to learn His Word, since through the Word of God we are fitted for life everlasting. Not only to the elect of the Gospel Age, but also to the non-elect of the Millennial Age will the Word give life. It is the fountain of eternal life as well as of perpetual youth; and he who finds and drinks this water finds what the Spaniard sought in vain—the fountain of perpetual youth and life.
REPRINTS
Ex. 13:9; Deut. 29:29; Josh. 1:8; Job 23:12; Psa. 12:6; 17:4; 19:7-11; 119:9, 11-20; Prov. 6:20-23; Matt. 7:24-27; Luke 11:28; John 5:24; 17:17.
