And it is for you, in the midst of the storm, when things seem to be going against you and there a rising in you of passion from the uncontrolled nature, to prove yourself master and keep your peace. The way to do this is to begin to understand and control these primitive passions.

First of all, we must take the right stand or viewpoint of these passions. We must not condemn our selves when we have repented of our false ways, no matter what we have done. It matters not where you find yourself, or what perverted passions are controlling you, the moment you discover the condition, it can be brought under control if you will not condemn yourself. Condemning yourself is confusing and weakening.

No Self-Condemnation

Never condemn in yourself what you do not condemn in any one else. You will have the same fruit for yourself that you deal out to others. “With what measure you mete” to others, you will measure to yourself. And whatever attitude you wish others to take toward you, practice it toward others. So, when you find criticism rising within you and you are losing your repose--- your feelings are being disturbed on account of the actions and words of others--- take warning. Bring yourself quickly to yourself. “Come to yourself” and remember that “there is now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus”--- neither condemnation of self nor condemnation of others. So long as we condemn others there is an