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The Spirit Loves to Work With Children, May 12
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of
them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and
become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same
is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoso shall receive one such
little child in my name receiveth me. But whoso shall offend one of
these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a
millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the
depth of the sea.
Matthew 18:2-6
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Oh, for a clear perception of what we might accomplish if we would learn
of Jesus! The springs of heavenly peace and joy, unsealed in the soul of the
teacher by the magic words of inspiration, will become a mighty river of
influence, to bless all who connect with Him. Do not think that the Bible will
become a tiresome book to the children. Under a wise instructor the work
will become more and more desirable. It will be to them as the bread of life,
and will never grow old. There is in it a freshness and beauty that attract and
charm the children and youth. It is like the sun shining upon the earth, giving
its brightness and warmth, yet never exhausted. By lessons from the Bible
history and doctrine, the children and youth can learn that all other books are
inferior to this. They can find here a fountain of mercy and of love.
God’s holy, educating Spirit is in His Word. A light, a new and precious
light, shines forth upon every page. Truth is there revealed, and words and
sentences are made bright and appropriate for the occasion, as the voice of
God speaking to them.
We need to recognize the Holy Spirit as our enlightener. That Spirit loves
to address the children, and discover to them the treasures and beauties of
the Word of God. The promises spoken by the great Teacher will captivate
the senses and animate the soul of the child with a spiritual power that is
divine. There will grow in the fruitful a familiarity with divine things, which
will be as a barricade against the temptations of the enemy.—
The General
Conference Bulletin, April 1, 1898
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