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

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indolent, <strong>to</strong> squ<strong>and</strong>er time <strong>and</strong> opportunities, <strong>and</strong><br />

neglect the training that is essential in order <strong>to</strong><br />

become efficient. The Lord is not pleased with<br />

those who, having had opportunities <strong>to</strong> obtain<br />

knowledge, neglect <strong>to</strong> improve the privileges<br />

placed within their reach. ...<br />

Above all other people on earth the man whose<br />

mind is enlightened by the word of God will feel<br />

that he must give himself <strong>to</strong> greater diligence in the<br />

perusal of the Bible <strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong> a diligent study of the<br />

sciences, for his hope <strong>and</strong> his calling are greater<br />

than any other. The more closely man is connected<br />

with the Source of all knowledge <strong>and</strong> wisdom, the<br />

more he can be helped intellectually as well as<br />

spiritually. The knowledge of God is the essential<br />

education, <strong>and</strong> this knowledge every true worker<br />

will make it his constant study <strong>to</strong> obtain.<br />

“According that a Man Hath”<br />

God can <strong>and</strong> will use those who have not had a<br />

thorough education in the schools of men. A doubt<br />

of His power <strong>to</strong> do this is manifest unbelief. Our<br />

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