Chapter 50—Education for Eternity
John writes: “I have written unto you, young men, because ye are
strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome
the wicked one.” And Paul exhorts Timothy to bid the young men to
“be sober-minded.” Elevate your soul to be as was Daniel, a loyal,
steadfast servant of the Lord of hosts. Ponder well the path of your
feet; for you are standing on holy ground, and the angels of God are
about you.
It is right that you should feel that you must climb to the highest
round of the educational ladder. Philosophy and history are important
studies; but your sacrifice of time and money will avail nothing if you
do not use your attainments for the honor of God and the good of
humanity. Unless the knowledge of science is a stepping-stone to the
attainment of the highest purposes, it is worthless.
The education that does not furnish knowledge as enduring as
eternity is of no purpose. Unless you keep heaven and the future,
immortal life before you, your attainments are of no permanent value.
But if Jesus is your teacher, not simply on one day of the week, but
every day, every hour, you may have His smile upon you in the pursuit
of literary acquirements.—
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