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enable us to use the powers which God has given us in such a manner
as will best represent the religion of the Bible and promote the glory
of God.—
Testimonies for the Church 3:160
(1872).
Education Requires Painstaking Efforts—Teachers should lead
students to think and clearly to understand the truth for themselves. It
is not enough for the teacher to explain or for the student to believe;
inquiry must be awakened, and the student must be drawn out to state
the truth in his own language, thus making it evident that he sees its
force and makes the application. By painstaking effort the vital truths
should thus be impressed upon the mind. This may be a slow process,
but it is of more value than rushing over important subjects without
due consideration. God expects His institutions to excel those of the
world, for they are His representatives. Men truly connected with God
will show to the world that a more than human agent is standing at the
helm.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:154
(1900).
Set Up Well-defined Landmarks—Let the youth set up well-
defined landmarks by which they may be guided in emergencies. When
a crisis comes that demands active, well-developed physical powers
and a clear, strong, practical working mind; when difficult work is to
be done where every stroke must tell, and perplexities can be met only
through seeking wisdom from God, then the youth who have learned
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to overcome difficulties by earnest labor can respond to the call for
workers, “Here am I, send me.” Let the hearts of young men and young
women be as clear as crystal. Let not their thoughts be trivial, but
sanctified by virtue and holiness. They need not be otherwise. With
purity of thought through sanctification of the Spirit, their lives may
be refined, elevated, ennobled.—
Letters to Physicians and Ministers
1, July 1900, 31,32.
Formation of Right Habits Important—It should be the fixed
purpose of every youth to aim high in all his plans for lifework.
Adopt for your government in all things the standard that God’s Word
presents. This is the Christian’s positive duty, and it should be also
his positive pleasure. Cultivate respect for yourself because you are
Christ’s purchased possession.
Success in the formation of right habits, advancement in that that
is noble and just, will give you an influence that all will value. Live
for something besides self.