Chapter 110—The Home a Training School
The youth will not become weak-minded or inefficient by conse-
crating themselves to the service of God. The fear of the Lord is the
beginning of wisdom. The youngest child that loves and fears God
is greater in His sight than the most talented and learned man who
neglects the great salvation. The youth who consecrate their hearts
and lives to God have, in so doing, placed themselves in connection
with the Fountain of all wisdom and excellence.
Everyday Duties
If children were taught to regard the humble round of everyday
duties as the course marked out for them by the Lord, as a school in
which they were to be trained to render faithful and efficient service,
how much more pleasant and honorable would their work appear.
To perform every duty as unto the Lord, throws a charm around the
humblest employment, and links the workers on earth with the holy
beings who do God’s will in heaven.
And in our appointed place we should discharge our duties with
as much faithfulness as do the angels in their higher sphere. Those
who feel that they are God’s servants will be men who can be trusted
anywhere. Citizens of heaven will make the best citizens of earth. A
correct view of our duty to God leads to clear perceptions of our duty
to our fellow men.
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The Mother’s Reward
When the judgment shall sit, and the books shall be opened; when
the “well done” of the great Judge is pronounced, and the crown of
immortal glory is placed upon the brow of the victor, many will raise
their crowns in sight of the assembled universe and, pointing to their
mother, say, “She made me all I am through the grace of God. Her
instruction, her prayers, have been blessed to my eternal salvation.” ...
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