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Special Testimonies On Education
it shine forth to others in good works. The highest of all education is
the knowledge of God. “Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man
glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might,
let not the rich man glory in his riches: but let him that glorieth glory
in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord
which exercise loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the
earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.” Read the first and
second chapters of 1 Corinthians with deep interest, and pray that God
will give you understanding so that you may comprehend and put into
practise the truths there revealed. “For ye see your calling, brethren,
how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not
many noble, are called but God hath chosen the foolish things of the
world to confound the wise: and God hath chosen the weak things of
the world to confound the things that are mighty; and base things of
the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and
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things which are not, to bring to naught things that are: that no flesh
should glory in his presence. But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of
God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification,
and redemption: that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let
him glory in the Lord.” “The Lord is exalted; for he dwelleth on high:
he hath filled Zion with judgment and righteousness. And wisdom and
knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation:
the fear of the Lord is his treasure.”
Time is short, and there are but few workers in the vineyard of the
Lord. Several have been sent from this part of the world to be educated
at Battle Creek, in order that they may become laborers together with
God. It was hoped that the Holy Spirit would work with them for the
salvation of those who are in the shadow of death. These students
have been supported by the sacrifices of men and women who, to my
certain knowledge, have hired money to pay the tuition and to cover
the expenses. The world is to be warned; and yet you have thought
it necessary to consume time and money in making an unnecessarily
large preparation for the work that these students may be called upon
to do. The same God lives today that Isaiah saw in his vision, and can
give enlightenment to those who are acting a part in the work of fitting
men for a solemn, sacred work. He says: “I the Lord love judgment, I
hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth,
and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.”