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Students Gifted to Be Witnesses, July 25
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not
to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15
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Let teachers and students watch for opportunities to confess Christ in their
conversation. Such witness will be more effective than many sermons....
Students, make your school life as perfect as possible. You will pass over
the way but once, and precious are the opportunities granted you. You are
not only to learn but to practice the lessons of Christ. While obtaining your
education, you have the opportunity to tell of the wonderful truths of God’s
Word. Improve every such opportunity. God will bless every minute spent in
this way. Maintain your simplicity and your love for souls, and the Lord will
lead you in safe paths. The rich experience you gain will be of more value to
you than gold or silver or precious stones.
You know not to what position you may be called in the future. God may
use you as He used Daniel, to take the knowledge of the truth to the mighty of
the earth. It rests with you to say whether you will have skill and knowledge
to do this work. God can give you skill in all your learning. He can help you
to adapt yourself to the line of study you take up. Make it your first interest
to gather up right, noble, uplifting principles. God desires you to witness for
Him. He does not want you to stand still; He wants you to run in the way of
His commandments.
Christ desires to use every student as His agent. You are to cooperate
with the One who gave His life for you. What rich blessings would come
to our schools if teachers and students would consecrate themselves, heart,
mind, soul, and strength, to God’s service as His helping hand! His helping
hand—that is what you may be if you will yield yourselves to His keeping.
He will lead you safely, and enable you to make straight paths for yourselves
and for others. He will give you knowledge and wisdom, and a fitness for
fuller service.—
Counsels to Parents and Teachers, 554, 555
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