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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 human opinions
into view. He tries to keep us from hearing the voice of God saying,
“‘This is the way, walk in it.’”
Isaiah 30:21
. Through 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 and women have reached
as the result of their scientific investigations are carefully taught
and fully explained, and the impression is distinctly given that if
these learned people are correct, the Bible cannot be. Skepticism
is attractive to the human mind. The youth see in it an indepen-
dence that captivates the imagination, and they are deceived. Satan
triumphs. He nourishes 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.
Because the human heart is inclined to evil, it is dangerous to
sow 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.
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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.
Why then should we wade through the mass of error contained in
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