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modified. Others can see their objectionable traits of character; but
when they are reproved, they imagine that they have been misjudged.
The teacher should closely examine his own heart, in the light of
eternity, that he may represent before his pupils that which he desires
them to be. He should be a daily learner in the school of Christ, abiding
in Christ as the branch abides in the vine, that he may impart to others
that which he has received from Christ.
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The teacher who would bring his students under discipline must
himself first come under the control of Christ. Jesus has said, “He that
followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of
life.” With divine enlightenment you can work as Christ worked; for
His light may shine through you upon the pathway of every impeni-
tent transgressor with whom you are associated. Are you indeed an
instructor in the ways of God? If you are a converted teacher, you will
be able to win, not drive, to attract, not repulse, the souls for whom
Christ has died. You will guard and care for the sheep and lambs of
Christ’s fold. If they stray, you will not leave them to perish, but will
go forth to seek and to save that which is lost. All heaven will be ready
to aid you in this good work. The angels will aid you in your effort
to find the key to the heart of the most incorrigible and unruly. You
will receive special grace and strength through Christ, who is able to
supply you from His immeasurable fulness. You will then be qualified
to be a laborer together with God, one with Christ in your effort to
save the lost, and the result of your labor of love will be seen not only
in time, but through all eternity.—
Sabbath-School Worker, January,
1893
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