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sin which marred God’s perfect work; that thorns and thistles, sorrow
and pain and death, are all the result of disobedience to God. Bid them
see how the earth, though marred with the curse of sin, still reveals
God’s goodness. The green fields, the lofty trees, the glad sunshine, the
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clouds, the dew, the solemn stillness of the night, the glory of the starry
heavens, and the moon in its beauty all bear witness of the Creator.
Not a drop of rain falls, not a ray of light is shed on our unthankful
world, but it testifies to the forbearance and love of God.
Tell them of the way of salvation; how “God so loved the world,
that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him
should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16
. Let the sweet
story of Bethlehem be repeated. Present before the children Jesus, as
a child obedient to His parents, as a youth faithful and industrious,
helping to support the family. Thus you can teach them that the Saviour
knows the trials, perplexities, and temptations, the hopes and joys,
of the young, and that He can give them sympathy and help. From
time to time read with them the interesting stories in Bible history.
Question as to what they have learned in the Sabbath school, and study
with them the next Sabbath’s lesson
Upon the Sabbath there should be a solemn dedication of the
family to God. The commandment includes all within our gates; all
the inmates of the house are to lay aside their worldly business, and
employ the sacred hours in devotion. Let all unite to honor God by
cheerful service upon his holy day
“O Come Let Us Worship the Lord”
Christ has said: “Where two or three are gathered together in My
name, there am I in the midst of them.”
Matthew 18:20
. Wherever
there are as many as two or three believers, let them meet together on
the Sabbath to claim the Lord’s promise.
The little companies assembled to worship God on His holy day
have a right to claim the rich blessing of Jehovah. They should believe
that the Lord Jesus is an honored guest in their assemblies. Every
true worshiper who keeps holy the Sabbath should claim the promise:
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