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In Co-Operation with Christ
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works of God, He gave to men an example of the outworking of the
true higher education. So in the lives of His followers, when a hasty
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spirit is overcome, when the heart is melted to tenderness for others,
when the life is devoted to working the works of Christ, the fruit of
the higher education is seen.
Higher education is not gained by the study of a certain class of
books that worldly teachers deem essential, but by the study of the
word of God. This study will lead to obedience to His requirements
and to a constant walking in the footsteps of Christ. There is no
education higher than that to be found in the lessons that Christ gave.
When these are discarded for the teachings of men, it is time that
God’s people became converted anew and learned from Christ the
simplicity of true godliness.
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When the converting power of God takes hold of the teachers
in our schools, they will recognize that a knowledge of God and of
Jesus Christ covers a much broader field than the so-called “advanced
methods” of education. But unless they have broader views in regard
to what constitutes education, they will experience great hindrance
in preparing missionaries to go out to give their knowledge to others.
Teachers, take your position as true educators, and pour into the
hearts of the students the living stream of redeeming love. Before
their minds are preoccupied with literary work, entreat them to seek
Christ and His righteousness. Show them the changes that will surely
take place if the heart is given to Christ. Fasten their attention on
Him. This will close the door to the foolish aspirations that naturally
arise, and will prepare the mind for the reception of divine truth.
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