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for this momentous work? Many who undertake teaching a class feel
little interest in it, and they mar the sacred work by their unconsecrated
efforts.—
Testimonies on Sabbath-School Work, 67, 68
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The Temptation to Reveal Self
In every grade, in both primary and advanced classes, teachers
need to look constantly to the great source of light for wisdom, for
grace, and for power to mold the hearts of their scholars, and that
they may deal intelligently with the purchase of Christ’s blood. Each
teacher should be a humble follower of Him who is meek and lowly
in heart. No one should study or work that he may be considered a
superior teacher, or a person of unusual ability, but that he may lead
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souls to Christ. There will come temptations to weave self into all that
is done, but the work will be marred if this is done, for it will lead
to making dry, lengthy remarks that will fail to interest or benefit the
minds of the children.—
Testimonies on Sabbath-School Work, 35
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Giving Wholehearted Service
The Lord would have teachers in the Sabbath school work who can
give wholehearted service, who will increase their talent by exercise,
and make improvement on what has already been attained. The Lord
would have working Christians in His church; for the worker has
fewer temptations than those who have little to do. Those who truly
believe in Christ will become laborers together with God. They will be
governed by His Spirit; their affections will be purified, their passions
will be controlled, and precious fruits will appear in their lives for
the glory of God; for those who truly believe in Christ will reflect
light.—
Testimonies on Sabbath-School Work, 53
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Salvation of Souls the Highest Interest
The teacher’s obligations are weighty and sacred, but no part of
the work is more important than to look after the youth with tender,
loving solicitude, that they may feel that we have a friend in them.
Once gain their confidence, and you can lead them, control them, and
train them easily. The holy motives of our Christian principles must be
brought into our life. The salvation of our pupils is the highest interest
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