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

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Let them work honestly; let them seek <strong>to</strong> reveal the<br />

spirit of Christ in their work; let them ever strive <strong>to</strong><br />

reach higher ground. As I realize the perilous times<br />

before us <strong>and</strong> the great responsibilities resting upon<br />

teachers, ministers, <strong>and</strong> physicians, a heavy burden<br />

comes upon me lest they be unfaithful in the<br />

discharge of duty.<br />

“Ye that love the Lord, hate evil,” the psalmist<br />

exhorts. “He preserveth the souls of His saints; He<br />

delivereth them out of the h<strong>and</strong> of the wicked.<br />

Light is sown for the righteous, <strong>and</strong> gladness for<br />

the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, ye<br />

righteous; <strong>and</strong> give thanks at the remembrance of<br />

His holiness.” (Psalm 97:10-12) <strong>Teachers</strong>,<br />

ministers, <strong>and</strong> physicians are talking of higher<br />

ground <strong>to</strong> be gained in educational lines; but these<br />

words of the psalmist show that it is by serving<br />

God that this higher ground will be gained. We<br />

should now be putting away evilspeaking, selfish<br />

plans, everything that would hurt the influence or<br />

confuse the judgment. The heart must be emptied<br />

of all self-seeking; the conduct must be such that it<br />

will lead no soul in<strong>to</strong> false paths.<br />

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