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Counsels on Sabbath School Work
There are hearts that the Lord has touched with His Holy Spirit. No
sooner does grace begin its work in the soul, than the heart is humbled
and subdued; there is no wrestling for the supremacy; pride is gone;
there is such a sense of the love of Christ in giving His life for sinful
beings that there is no desire to become self-exalted. The converted
one sees that his Redeemer lived a life of humility, and he desires to
walk in His footsteps. This missionary spirit is awakened in his heart;
and, while walking humbly and circumspectly, in accordance with his
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faith, he cannot rest until he is engaged in the work of trying to win
souls to Christ. He wants every one to know the preciousness of a
Saviour’s love.—
Testimonies on Sabbath-School Work, 25
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A Question for Every Teacher and Scholar
In studying the Scriptures, in manifesting an unselfish interest in
others, in doing those things that will please the Saviour, you will
grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour. Let every
teacher and scholar ask, “What can I do that can be counted as good
service to Him who has died that I might live?” The Master gives this
answer, “Seek and save that which is lost.” You are to work in Christ’s
way, with patience, with interest, with determination that you will not
feel discouraged as you work for time and eternity, believing that Jesus
can do much through human ability consecrated to His service. What
higher privilege could we desire than to be laborers together with God,
making the most of our entrusted powers, that this very work may be
accomplished?
When young men and women are sober-minded and cultivate piety
and devotion, they will let their light shine forth to others, and there will
be vital power in the church. It would be well to have an hour appointed
for Bible study, and let the youth, both converted and unconverted,
gather together for prayer and for the relation of their experiences.
The youth should have a chance to give expression to their feelings.
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It would be well to have a judicious leader chosen at first, one who
will talk little and encourage a great deal, by dropping a word now
and then to help and strengthen the youth in the beginning of their
religious experiences. After they have had a little experience, let one of
their number take the leadership, and then another, and in this way let