Be not discouraged; human evolution is still in progress, and the revelation of God to the world, in and through Jesus, shall not fail. [1] Do not become discouraged by the discovery that you are human. [2]
Confusion, being puzzled, even sometimes discouraged and distracted, does not necessarily signify resistance to the leadings of the indwelling Adjuster. [3] Discouragement, worry, and indolence are positive evidence of moral immaturity. [4] Jesus was with Simon Zelotes through all his discouragement. [5]
Jesus' words to Fortune, the young downcast, were: “My friend, arise! Stand up like a man! Your mind should be your courageous ally in the solution of your life problems rather than your being, as you have been, its abject fear-slave and the bond servant of depression and defeat”. [6]