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regard dress and display as of more consequence than the things which
concern their salvation....
Observe system in the study of the Scriptures in your families.
Neglect anything of a temporal nature; dispense with all unnecessary
sewing and with needless provision for the table, but be sure that
the soul is fed with the bread of life. It is impossible to estimate the
good results of one hour or even half an hour each day devoted in a
cheerful, social manner to the Word of God. Make the Bible its own
expositor, bringing together all that is said concerning a given subject
at different times and under varied circumstances. Do not break up
your home class for callers or visitors. If they come in during the
exercise, invite them to take part in it. Let it be seen that you consider
it more important to obtain a knowledge of God’s Word than to secure
the gains or pleasures of the world.—
Sabbath-School Worker, April 1,
1885
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