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Counsels on Sabbath School Work
themselves from God, while still claiming to be His children.—
The
Review and Herald, December 29, 1896
.
The Youth Fortified Against Heresies
The Bible lessons which are taught in our schools are of far greater
consequence than many now discern. These children will have to meet
in the near future the heresies and fables that abound in the Christian
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world. Instruct the youth with simplicity but great thoroughness. Our
work must stand the test of the judgment. The youth in this age must
be fitted by the grace of Christ to meet and overcome evils which have
been introduced into society. They will have opportunities to use all
the knowledge and influence that they have acquired, and will need
wisdom from above to stem the current of evil which surrounds them.
The supporters of error and of unscriptural doctrines are numerous.
The world at large is leading them to forget God and to despise His
claims. The law of God is trampled beneath unholy feet. Every
youth is responsible to God for His opportunities, and for the precious
light shining upon him from the Scriptures.—
Testimonies on Sabbath-
School Work, 22
.
A Barrier Against Temptation
There should be a living, growing interest in storing the mind with
Bible truth. The precious knowledge thus gained will build a barrier
about the soul. Although assailed with temptation, there will be a firm
trust in Jesus, through the knowledge of Him who hath called them to
glory and to virtue.—
Testimonies on Sabbath-School Work, 12
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Divine Aid in the Search for Truth
Point after point of truth should be investigated; for there is no
limitation to the truth of God, and in its study a most lively interest
should be felt by both teachers and pupils, that they may know what
God hath said. For years the voice of God has been saying to us,
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“Agitate, agitate, agitate.” Study every point of truth, that you may
know for yourselves what is truth in distinction from error. Let students
search for themselves, that they may know the deep things of God. Let