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Chapter 37—The False and the True in Education
The mastermind in the confederacy of evil is ever working to
keep out of sight the words of God, and to bring into view the
opinions of men. He means that we shall not hear the voice of God,
saying, “This is the way, walk ye in it.”
Isaiah 30:21
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perverted educational processes he is doing his utmost to obscure
heaven’s light.
Philosophical speculation and scientific research in which God is
not acknowledged are making skeptics of thousands. In the schools
of today the conclusions that learned men have reached as the result
of their scientific investigations are carefully taught and fully ex-
plained; while the impression is distinctly given that if these learned
men are correct, the Bible cannot be. Skepticism is attractive to the
human mind. The youth see in it an independence that captivates
the imagination, and they are deceived. Satan triumphs. He nour-
ishes every seed of doubt that is sown in young hearts. He causes it
to grow and bear fruit, and soon a plentiful harvest of infidelity is
reaped.
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It is because the human heart is inclined to evil that it is so
dangerous to sow the seeds of skepticism in young minds. Whatever
weakens faith in God robs the soul of power to resist temptation.
It removes the only real safeguard against sin. We are in need of
schools where the youth shall be taught that greatness consists in
honoring God by revealing His character in daily life. Through His
word and His works we need to learn of God, that our lives may
fulfill His purpose.
Infidel Authors
In order to obtain an education, many think it essential to study
the writings of infidel authors, because these works contain many
bright gems of thought. But who was the originator of these gems
of thought? It was God, and God only. He is the source of all light.
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