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Child Guidance
of the home, to be content with plain and simple food, and neat and
inexpensive dress
Oh, that mothers and fathers would realize their responsibility and
accountability before God! What a change would take place in society!
Children would not be spoiled by being praised and petted, or made
vain by indulgence in dress
Teach Simplicity and Trust—We should teach our children
lessons in simplicity and trust. We should teach them to love, and fear,
and obey their Creator. In all the plans and purposes of life His glory
should be held paramount; His love should be the mainspring of every
action
Christ Our Example—Jesus, our Redeemer, walked the earth
with the dignity of a king; yet He was meek and lowly of heart. He
was a light and blessing in every home because He carried cheerfulness,
hope, and courage with Him. Oh, that we could be satisfied with less
heart-longings, less striving for things difficult to obtain wherewith
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to beautify our homes, while that which God values above jewels,
the meek and quiet spirit, is not cherished. The grace of simplicity,
meekness, and true affection would make a paradise of the humblest
home. It is better to endure cheerfully every inconvenience than to
part with peace and contentment
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Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 158
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8
The Review and Herald, April 13, 1897
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9
The Review and Herald, June 13, 1882
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10
Testimonies For The Church 4:622
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