Advice to the Young
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those who make void the law of God, unless they repent and plant their
feet firmly upon the faith once delivered to the saints.
If we are living amid those fearful perils described in the word of
God, should we not be awake to the realities of the situation? Why
keep so silent? Why make of the least importance the things that are
of the greatest interest to every one of us? The Bible should be our
dearest treasure and should be earnestly studied and zealously taught
to others. How can this marvelous indifference continue upon those
who have had light and knowledge?
Prophecy and history should form a part of the studies in our
schools, and all who accept positions as educators should prize more
and more the revealed will of God. They should, in simplicity, instruct
the students. They should unfold the Scriptures and show by their own
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life and character the preciousness of Bible religion and the beauty of
holiness; but never, for one moment, let the impression be left upon
anyone that it would be for his profit to hide his faith and doctrines
from the unbelieving people of the world, fearing that he might not be
so highly honored if his principles were known.
It is no time to be ashamed of our faith. We are a spectacle to
the world, to angels, and to men. The whole universe is looking with
inexpressible interest to see the closing work of the great controversy
between Christ and Satan. At such a time as this, just as the great
work of judging the living is to begin, shall we allow unsanctified
ambition to take possession of the heart? What can be of any worth to
us now except to be found loyal and true to the God of heaven? What
is there of any real value in this world when we are on the very borders
of the eternal world? What education can we give to the students in
our schools that is so necessary as a knowledge of “What saith the
Scripture”?
Examples of Heroic Fidelity to God
Joseph, when honored by the Egyptians, did not conceal his loyalty
to God.
Elijah, amid the general apostasy, did not seek to hide the fact that
he served the God of heaven. Baal’s prophets numbered four hundred
and fifty, his priests, four hundred, and his worshipers were thousands;
yet Elijah did not try to make it appear that he was on the popular side.