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Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students
contain the loftiest themes of thought. Heaven is our home. Our
citizenship is above, and our lives must not be devoted to a world
that is soon to be destroyed....
Take the Bible as a study book, and see if you are not filled with
the love of God. Your heart may be barren, your intellect feeble; but
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if you will prayerfully study the word of God, light will flash into
your mind. God works with every diligent student. Teachers who
will learn from the Great Teacher will realize the help of God as did
Daniel and his fellows, of whom the record states, “As for these four
children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and
wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.”
Daniel 1:17
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I could refer to chapter after chapter of the Old Testament Scrip-
tures that contain great encouragement. These Scriptures are a
treasure house of precious pearls, and all need them. How much
time is spent by intelligent human beings in horse racing, cricket
matches, and ball playing! But will indulgence in these sports give
men a desire to know truth and righteousness? Will it keep God in
their thoughts? Will it lead them to inquire, How is it with my soul?
All the powers of Satan are set in operation to hold the attention
to frivolous amusements, and he is gaining his object. He is inter-
posing his devisings between God and the soul. He will manufacture
diversions to keep men from thinking about God. The world, filled
with sport and pleasure loving, is always thirsting for some new
interest; but how little time and thought are given to the Creator of
the heavens and the earth!
God calls upon men to see Him in the wonders of the heavens.
“Lift up your eyes on high,” He says, “and behold who hath created
these things, that bringeth out their host by number: He calleth them
all by names by the greatness of His might,”
Isaiah 40:26
. God
would have us study the works of infinity, and from this study learn
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to love and reverence and obey Him. The heavens and the earth with
their treasures are to teach the lessons of God’s love and care and
power.
God calls upon His creatures to turn their attention from the
confusion and perplexity around them and admire His handiwork.
As we study His works, angels from heaven will be by our side to
enlighten our minds and guard them from Satan’s deceptions. As