Call for Self-Improvement
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From the camp meeting we may take with us a better understanding
of our home duties. There are lessons to be learned here regarding the
work the Lord would have our sisters do in their homes. They are to
learn to cultivate politeness of speech when speaking to husband and
children. They are to study how they may help to bring every member
of the family under discipline to God. Let fathers and mothers realize
that they are under obligation to make home pleasant and attractive,
and that obedience is not to be obtained by scolding and threats. Many
parents have yet to learn that no good is accomplished by outbursts
of scolding. Many do not consider the need of speaking kindly to the
children. They do not remember that these little ones are bought with
a price and are the purchased possession of the Lord Jesus
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