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writings, even when thus considered; but of infinitely wider scope, of
infinitely greater value, are they when viewed in their relation to the
grand central thought. Viewed in the light of this thought, every topic
has a new significance. In the most simply stated truths are involved
principles that are as high as heaven and that compass eternity
Every day you should learn something new from the Scriptures.
Search them as for hid treasures, for they contain the words of eternal
life. Pray for wisdom and understanding to comprehend these holy
writings. If you would do this you would find new glories in the word
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of God; you would feel that you had received new and precious light
on subjects connected with the truth, and the Scriptures would be
constantly receiving a new value in your estimation
The truths of the Bible, received, will uplift the mind from its
earthliness and debasement. If the word of God were appreciated as it
should be, both young and old would possess an inward rectitude, a
strength of principle, that would enable them to resist temptation
Study Diligently and Systematically
Parents, if you would educate your children to serve God and do
good in the world, make the Bible your textbook. It exposes the wiles
of Satan. It is the great elevator of the race, the reprover and corrector
of moral evils, the detector which enables us to distinguish between
the true and the false. Whatever else is taught in the home or at school,
the Bible, as the great educator, should stand first. If it is given this
place, God is honored, and He will work for you in the conversion of
your children. There is a rich mine of truth and beauty in this Holy
Book, and parents have themselves to blame if they do not make it
intensely interesting to their children
“It is written” was the only weapon that Christ used when the
tempter came with his deceptions. The teaching of Bible truth is
the great and grand work which every parent should undertake. In a
pleasant, happy frame of mind place the truth as spoken by God before
the children. As fathers and mothers, you can be object lessons to the
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