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word dropped here and a word there left its baneful impression; and
the wrong-doers knew that there were those in the school who did
not think that their course of deception and falsehood was a great sin.
But to continually take up the cause of the wrongdoer, making of
no account his departure from righteousness and truth and steadfast
integrity, is a grievous sin against God.
There were those in the school who were carried through the terms
of study because they had no means themselves. These should have
made every effort to obtain all the advantages possible, and thus show
their gratitude to God, and for the kindness of the friends who had
helped them.
When young men and young women are in deed and in truth con-
verted, a decided change will be seen by all who have any connection
with them. Their frivolity will leave them; the continual desire for
amusement and selfish pleasure, the longing for some kind of change,
to be in parties and excursions, will no longer be seen.
Hear the words of the great Teacher: “For the bread of God is He
that cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.” There
is no need to be dull and indolent, to live only for common, earthly
excitement. Life is given to every believer, as well as comfort and
sobriety. All may have joy, because of the satisfaction of having Christ
as an abiding guest in the soul.
When Jesus said to the multitude, “The bread of God is He which
cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world,” some in
the multitude said, “Lord, evermore give us this bread.” The bread
of heaven was in their midst, but they did not recognize Him as the
bread of life. Jesus then stated plainly, “I am the bread of life he that
cometh to Me shall never hunger, and he that believeth on Me shall
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never thirst.”
This sixth chapter of John contains the most precious and important
lessons for all who are being educated in our schools. If they want that
education that will endure through time and through eternity, let them
bring the wonderful truths of this chapter into their practical life. The
whole chapter is very instructive, but is only faintly understood. We
urge students to take in these words of Christ, that they may understand
their privileges. The Lord Jesus teaches us what He is to us, and what
advantage it will be to us individually to eat His words, realizing that