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Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students - Ellen G. White

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more than you do. Lovingly, tenderly, teach your<br />

children <strong>to</strong> come <strong>to</strong> God as their heavenly Father.<br />

By your example teach them self-control <strong>and</strong><br />

helpfulness. Tell them that Christ lived not <strong>to</strong><br />

please Himself.<br />

Gather up the rays of divine light that are<br />

shining upon your pathway. Walk in the light as<br />

Christ is in the light. As you take hold of the work<br />

of helping your children <strong>to</strong> serve God, the most<br />

provoking trials will come; but do not lose your<br />

hold; cling <strong>to</strong> Jesus. He says, “Let him take hold of<br />

My strength, that he may make peace with Me; <strong>and</strong><br />

he shall make peace with Me.” (Isaiah 27:5)<br />

Difficulties will arise; you will meet with<br />

obstacles; but look constantly <strong>to</strong> Jesus. When an<br />

emergency arises, ask, Lord, what shall I do now?<br />

If you refuse <strong>to</strong> fret or scold, the Lord will show<br />

you the way. He will help you <strong>to</strong> use the talent of<br />

speech in so Christlike a way that peace <strong>and</strong> love<br />

will reign in the home. By following a consistent<br />

course of action, you may be evangelists in the<br />

home, ministers of grace <strong>to</strong> your children.<br />

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