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Peter’s Counsel to Parents
true to the principles of health reform. Let us remember that we have
a heaven to win and a hell to shun.
Disposition of a Christian
We are to realize that the divine Presence is constantly by our
side. Christ has said, “Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of
the world.” Remember that He hears every unkind word, every harsh,
cutting expression. Could you see Jesus standing by your side, would
you speak such words? Then guard carefully every word and action.
Walk in all lowliness of mind, cherishing a spirit of meekness and
kindness. Live so that others may see that there is a difference between
the disposition of a Christian and the disposition of those who make
no claim to be Christ’s followers.
Words that create heart-burnings and disunion should never escape
the lips of Christ’s followers. We must put on Christ; we must be
Christlike in every word and action. Thus we shall be partakers of the
divine nature. Only by partaking of the divine nature can we live the
Christ-life.
Challenge to parents
Fathers and mothers, wherever you are, whether in your home or
elsewhere, it is never right for you to speak one disrespectful word
to each other. If you are harassed say, firmly, “This is from Satan.
He wants me to perpetuate his words, his spirit, but I will not do
it.” Determine to speak in love; to cultivate patience, kindness, long-
suffering, courtesy, and delicacy in dealing with one another. Why?—
Because you are a Christian; because you are preparing for the society
of the heavenly angels; for a home in the kingdom of glory, where no
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harsh, unkind, impatient words are ever spoken. Remember that it is
Satan who leads men and women to speak unkindly to one another.
Arbitrary authority to be avoided
Never should parents scold their children. Never should they ad-
minister punishment while in a fit of passion. Children cannot be
trained aright in this manner. Angry parents need to be chastened by
the rod themselves, instead of chastening their children. Punishment