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

individually with their hearts thrown open to the
influences of the Holy Spirit and have obtained His
counsel concerning the contemplated course of
study. Let every unholy ambition be blotted out.
Let every selfish desire to distinguish yourselves be
set aside; let every suggestion from humanity be
taken to God, and trust in the guidance of His
Spirit. ...
Do not commit yourselves to the keeping of
men, but say, “The Lord is my helper; I will seek
His counsel; I will be a doer of His will.” All the
advantages you may have cannot be a blessing to
you, neither can the highest education qualify you
to become a channel of light, unless you have the
co-operation of the divine Spirit. It is as impossible
for us to receive qualifications from men, without
the divine enlightenment, as it was for the gods of
Egypt to deliver those who trusted in them.
Students must not suppose that every
suggestion for them to prolong their studies is in
harmony with God’s plan. Take every such
suggestion to the Lord in prayer, and seek His
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