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Fundamentals of Christian Education
We are indebted to Him who gave us existence, for all the talents
which have been intrusted to us; and it is a duty we owe to our Creator
to cultivate and improve upon the talents He has committed to our
trust. Education will discipline the mind, develop its powers, and
understandingly direct them, that we may be useful in advancing the
glory of God. We need a school where those who are just entering the
ministry may be taught at least the common branches of education, and
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where they may also learn more perfectly the truths of God’s word for
this time. In connection with these schools, lectures should be given
upon the prophecies. Those who really have good abilities such as God
will accept to labor in His vineyard, would be very much benefited by
only a few months’ instruction at such a school.—
Testimonies for the
Church 3:131-160, 1872
.
For Additional Reading
1872, Mar. to Mar., 1874 Life of Christ (12 Articles)
The Youth’s
Instructor, March 1, 1872
to
The Youth’s Instructor, January 1, 1874
;
1872 Dangers and Duties of Youth
Testimonies for the Church 3:221-
227
1875 Appeal to the Youth
Idem., 362-380
.
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