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Child Guidance
they will smooth the path of the aged by their courtesy and respect,
and will bring grace and beauty into their young lives as they heed the
command to “rise up before the hoary head, and honor the face of the
old man.”
Leviticus 19:32
Teach Reserve and Modesty—Pride, self-esteem, and boldness
are marked characteristics of the children of this day; and they are the
curse of the age.... The most sacred lessons of modesty and humility
are to be taught to the children, both at home and in the Sabbath
school
Will you to whom I now address these words take heed to the
instruction given you? Let the youth take warning; let them not be
forward in conversation, but be modest and retiring. Let them be quick
to hear things that will profit the soul, and be slow to speak, unless it
be to represent Jesus, and to witness to the truth. Show humility of
mind by modesty of demeanor
A Guard to Virtue—Cherish the precious, priceless gem of mod-
esty. This will guard virtue.... I feel impelled by the Spirit of the
Lord to urge my sisters who profess godliness to cherish modesty of
deportment and a becoming reserve.... I have inquired, When will the
youthful sisters act with propriety? I know there will be no decided
change for the better until parents feel the importance of greater care-
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fulness in educating their children correctly. Teach them to act with
reserve and modesty
True Graces—A child’s truest graces consist in modesty and
obedience—in attentive ears to hear the words of direction, in willing
feet and hands to walk and work in the path of duty. And a child’s true
goodness will bring its own reward, even in this life
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6
Education, 244
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7
Counsels on Sabbath School Work, 46
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8
The Youth’s Instructor, July 11, 1895
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9
Testimonies For The Church 2:458, 459
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10
The Review and Herald, May 10, 1898
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