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

His commandments. Teachers, know enough to
obey God. Know enough to follow the footsteps of
Jesus, to wear the yoke of Christ. Do you desire the
wisdom of God? Then humble yourselves before
Him; walk in the way of His commandments;
determine that you will make the most of every
opportunity granted you. Gather every ray of light
that falls across your pathway. Follow the light.
Bring the teachings of truth into your life practice.
As you humble yourselves under the mighty hand
of God, He will lift you up. Commit your work to
Him; labor in faithfulness, in sincerity, in truth, and
you will find that each day’s labor brings its
reward.
Teachers must have a living faith or they will
be separate from Christ. The Saviour does not ask
how much favor you have with the world, how
much praise you are receiving from human lips;
but He does ask you to live so that He can put His
seal upon you. Satan is seeking to cast his shadow
across your pathway, that he may hinder the
success of your work. You must have within you a
power from above, that in the name of Jesus of
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