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Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students
that Christ taught it. The world’s greatest Teacher used the simplest
language and the plainest symbols.
The Lord calls upon His shepherds to feed the flock with pure
provender. He would have them present the truth in its simplicity.
When this work is faithfully done, many will be convicted and
converted by the power of the Holy Spirit. There is need of Bible
teachers who will come close to the unconverted, who will search
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for the lost sheep, who will do personal labor and will give clear,
definite instruction.
Never utter sentiments of doubt. Christ’s teaching was always
positive in its nature. With a tone of assurance bear an affirmative
message. Lift up the Man of Calvary higher and still higher; there is
power in the exaltation of the cross of Christ.
It is the student’s privilege to have clear and accurate ideas of
the truth of the word, that he may be prepared to present these truths
to other minds. He should be rooted and grounded in the faith.
Students should be led to think for themselves, to see the force of
truth for themselves, and to speak every word from a heart full of
love and tenderness. Urge upon their minds the vital truths of the
Bible. Let them repeat these truths in their own language, that you
may be sure that they clearly comprehend them. Be sure that every
point is fastened upon the mind. This may be a slow process, but
it is of ten times more value than rushing over important subjects
without giving them due consideration. It is not enough that the
student believe the truth for himself. He must be drawn out to state
this truth clearly in his own words, that it may be evident that he
sees the force of the lesson and makes its application.
In all your teaching never forget that the greatest lesson to be
taught and to be learned is the lesson of copartnership with Christ
in the work of salvation. The education to be secured by searching
the Scriptures is an experimental knowledge of the plan of salvation.
Such an education will restore the image of God in the soul. It will
strengthen and fortify the mind against temptation and fit the learner
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to become a worker with Christ in His mission of mercy to the world.
It will make him a member of the heavenly family, prepare him to
share the inheritance of the saints in light.
The teacher of truth can impart effectively only that which he
himself knows by experience. Christ taught the truth because He