I

Corrupt dispositions are deeply rooted in all people. People's views on things, notions, imaginings, and degree of rebelliousness don't differ greatly. All people live under Satan's power, and all of them live by satanic dispositions. What's equal is that God gives each person the same opportunity, God has the same attitude toward everyone, and God's provision of the truth and the life is the same for everyone, so God's standards and requirements for each person are also the same. If you think that you are irredeemable and that there's no point in living because you've revealed corrupt dispositions that others have seen and are averse to, this isn't what God wants to see.

II

In the process of pursuing the truth, people need to reverse incorrect states, and they need to constantly correct their views on their pursuit, and constantly come before God and ask Him to scrutinize them, and ask Him to enlighten and guide them. God will give help and grace to them, and God will lead each and every person with enormous patience, kindness, mercy, and forgiveness. So, you should not doubt people's attitudes and desire to pursue the truth and to yearn for justice and light, and you should also not doubt that God's essence is that of saving mankind and of mercy and forgiveness toward mankind. Don't give up pursuing the truth at any time, and do not write yourself off as a lost cause, or be negative.

III

When you fall into negativity, you have to think to yourself: God has expressed so many truths to supply even more people in understanding the truth, and in solving their own real problems. Then why do you want to give up? Why do complaints arise in your heart? Why do you doubt God's sincerity in saving you? People can be foolish, small in stature, and weak, but they cannot lose faith when it comes to salvation. As long as you truly pursue the truth, and pursue love for God and a change of disposition as Peter did, you will win God's approval; that is certain.

from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Knowing One's Disposition Is the Foundation of Changing It