01.01.2018 Views

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

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

the people know nothing of Bible truth. Singing<br />

<strong>and</strong> prayer <strong>and</strong> Bible readings are needed in the<br />

homes of the people. Now, just now, is the time <strong>to</strong><br />

obey the commission, “Teaching them <strong>to</strong> observe<br />

all things whatsoever I have comm<strong>and</strong>ed you.”<br />

(Matthew 28:20) Those who do this work must<br />

have a ready knowledge of the Scriptures. “It is<br />

written” is <strong>to</strong> be their weapon of defense. God has<br />

given us light on His word, that we may give this<br />

light <strong>to</strong> our fellow men. The truth spoken by Christ<br />

will reach hearts. A “Thus saith the Lord” will fall<br />

upon the ear with power, <strong>and</strong> fruit will appear<br />

wherever honest service is done.[3]<br />

Literary Societies<br />

It is often asked, Are literary societies a benefit<br />

<strong>to</strong> our youth? To answer this question properly, we<br />

should consider not only the avowed purpose of<br />

such societies, but the influence which they have<br />

actually exerted, as proved by experience. The<br />

improvement of the mind is a duty which we owe<br />

<strong>to</strong> ourselves, <strong>to</strong> society, <strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong> God. But we should<br />

never devise means for the cultivation of the<br />

808

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!