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direct their powers, and that they may be exercised to the very best
account.—
The Health Reformer, September 1, 1872
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What the Teacher Should Be—In the choice of a teacher for the
children, great care should be shown. Church school teachers should
be men and women who have a humble estimate of themselves, who
are not filled with vain conceit. They should be faithful workers,
filled with the true missionary spirit, workers who have learned to
put their trust in God and to labor in His name. They should possess
the attributes of Christ’s character—patience, kindness, mercy, and
love; and into the daily experience they should bring the Saviour’s
righteousness and peace. Then, working with fragrant influence, they
will give evidence of what grace can do through human agents who
make God their trust.—
Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students,
150, 151 (1913)
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All Who Teach to Have a Close Connection With God
Teachers Have a Most Responsible Position—Teachers are to
do more for their students than to impart a knowledge of books. Their
position as guide and instructor of the youth is most responsible, for
to them is given the work of molding mind and character. Those
who undertake this work should possess well-balanced, symmetrical
characters. They should be refined in manner, neat in dress, careful in
all their habits; and they should have that true Christian courtesy that
wins confidence and respect. The teacher should be himself what he
wishes his students to become.
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Teachers are to watch over their students as the shepherd watches
over the flock entrusted to his charge. They should care for souls as
they that must give an account.—
Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and
Students, 65 (1897)
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Strive to Reach Highest Possible Standard—To know oneself
is a great knowledge. The teacher who rightly estimates himself will
let God mold and discipline his mind. And he will acknowledge the
source of his power.... Self-knowledge leads to humility and to trust
in God, but it does not take the place of efforts for self-improvement.
He who realizes his own deficiencies will spare no pains to reach the
highest possible standard of physical, mental, and moral excellence.
No one should have a part in the training of youth who is satisfied with