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a light to the world. Self must be humiliated, and Christ exalted. Why
is it that those to whom God entrusts some work in His moral vineyard
are so easily lifted up?
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Heart-searching Questions
Why is it that many seem to think that a responsible position exalts
the man? Why do they become so self-sufficient when they are so
utterly dependent upon the atoning Sacrifice? Why is there with some
so great a want of tenderness, so little heart work? It is because those
who are self-sufficient have not fallen upon the Rock and been broken.
This is why there is so little trust in God, so little earnest, contrite
repentance, so great a lack of fervent prayer. Well may the questions
be put by every instructor: “Have I received the Holy Ghost since I
believed? Have I received Christ as my personal Saviour?” Let these
questions be solemnly answered.
Every Moment Golden
If those who are engaged in the work of God are Christians indi-
vidually, their works will reveal the fact. They will present Christ to
those with whom they come in contact. Teachers in Sabbath school
will not occupy the time in unimportant matters, for they will realize
that every moment is golden, and should be employed in working with
all diligence in the garden of the Lord. The work of Christ in the sanc-
tuary above, presenting His own blood each moment before the mercy
seat, as He makes intercession for us, should have its full impression
upon the heart, that we may realize the worth of each moment. Jesus
ever liveth to make intercession for us; but one moment carelessly
spent can never be recovered. Let teachers and pupils consider this
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great fact that Christ ceases not to engage in His solemn work in the
heavenly sanctuary, and if you wear Christ’s yoke, if you lift Christ’s
burden, you will be engaged in a work of like character with that of
your Living Head.—
Testimonies on Sabbath-School Work, 85, 86
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The Countenance an Index of Character
Teachers of the different classes should bring every child into their
heart and under their special watchcare.