The Concept of Will and Its Powers

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What does the quality of the will refer to?

The ability to control elemental forces in nature
The power to act on the mental level
The strength to destroy everything
Purely wanting to achieve something (correct)

Which statement best describes the power of the will?

It can manipulate all elemental beings at will.
It operates independently of personal development.
It is purely a mental exercise without action.
It is a quantity used to prove and accomplish goals. (correct)

How can the active will of the spirit be effectively utilized?

By eliminating all passions entirely.
By controlling the will of others.
By visualizing outcomes without action.
Through various concentration exercises. (correct)

What are elementals primarily known to act upon?

The mental level mainly (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does the will NOT have the power to control?

The fateful affairs of others (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the will according to the content?

To control negative thoughts and vices (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can willpower be cultivated to become more effective?

By using it in a magical way (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the crucial roles of the will in various situations?

To protect oneself when threatened (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role does faith play in achieving goals according to the content?

It must be combined with effort and tangible conviction (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned as a potential benefit of facing doubts and obstacles?

They enhance the believer's resolve (C) Signup and view all the answers

Will

The fundamental power and strength given to humans by God, enabling them to control, maintain, and destroy. It has two aspects: quality (desire) and quantity (power).

Quality of the Will

The aspect of the will that involves pure desire and wanting to achieve something.

Power of the Will

The aspect of the will that translates desire into action and enables control and achievement.

Elemental

A being that mainly operates on the mental level, created through the application of elemental forces.