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

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We need not feel that all workers must have an<br />

advanced education.<br />

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The youth in all our institutions are <strong>to</strong> be<br />

molded <strong>and</strong> fashioned <strong>and</strong> disciplined for God; <strong>and</strong><br />

in this work the Lord’s mercy <strong>and</strong> love <strong>and</strong><br />

tenderness are ever <strong>to</strong> be revealed. This is not <strong>to</strong><br />

degenerate in<strong>to</strong> weakness <strong>and</strong> sentimentality. We<br />

are <strong>to</strong> be kind, yet firm. And let teachers remember<br />

that while decision is needful, they are never <strong>to</strong> be<br />

harsh or condemna<strong>to</strong>ry, never <strong>to</strong> manifest an<br />

overbearing spirit. Let them keep calm, revealing<br />

the better way by refusing <strong>to</strong> be provoked <strong>to</strong> anger.<br />

God wants us <strong>to</strong> demonstrate His love by<br />

showing a living interest in the youth under our<br />

care. Hold them up before the Lord, <strong>and</strong> ask Him<br />

<strong>to</strong> do for them what you cannot do. Let them see<br />

that you realize your need of divine help.<br />

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