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

their hearts. They will be drawn to Him who has
thus revealed Himself to them. And there are few
who will not desire to know more of His works and
ways.
The Victory of Faith
There is much to be learned by the children and
youth in regard to early piety. “This is the victory
that overcometh the world, even our faith,” (1 John
5:4) That faith must not be led to embrace
superstitious, fictitious sentiments. Leave out such
ideas from your teaching, and give the children and
youth the same kind of instruction that Christ gave-
-lessons of faith in a plain “Thus saith the Lord.”
The work of conquering evil is to be done
through faith. Those who go into the battlefield
will find that they must put on the whole armor of
God. The shield of faith will be their defense and
will enable them to be more than conquerors.
Nothing else will avail but this--faith in the Lord of
hosts, and obedience to His orders. Vast armies
furnished with every other facility will avail
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