Nature Teaching (continued) “Consider … the wondrous works of Him which is perfect in knowledge.” A Lesson of Trust “Ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: … and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.” “Go to the ant; …Continue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #26”
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It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #19
The Master Teacher (continued) “Never man spake like this Man.” A Lesson in Love Jesus reproved His disciples, He warned and cautioned them; but John and Peter and their brethren did not leave Him. Notwithstanding the reproofs, they chose to be with Jesus. And the Saviour did not, because of their errors, withdraw from them.Continue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #19”
It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #10
True and Honest Men By their wisdom and justice, by the purity and benevolence of their daily life, by their devotion to the interests of the people,—and they, idolaters,—Joseph and Daniel proved themselves true to the principles of their early training, true to Him whose representatives they were. These men, both in Egypt and in Babylon,Continue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #10”
It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #7
Chapter 6—The Schools of the Prophets “They sat down at Thy feet; everyone shall receive of Thy words.” Wherever in Israel God’s plan of education was carried into effect, its results testified of its Author. But in very many households the training appointed by Heaven, and the characters thus developed, were alike rare. God’s planContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #7”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 8
“It fell not; for it was founded upon the rock.”—Matthew 7:25, R. V. The people had been deeply moved by the words of Christ. The divine beauty of the principles of truth attracted them; and Christ’s solemn warnings had come to them as the voice of the heart-searching God. His words had struck at theContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 8”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 6
“Strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life.”—Matthew 7:14. In the time of Christ the people of Palestine lived in walled towns, which were mostly situated upon hills or mountains. The gates, which were closed at sunset, were approached by steep, rocky roads, and the traveler journeying homeward at theContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 6”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 5
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them.”—Matthew 7:12. On the assurance of the love of God toward us, Jesus enjoins love to one another, in one comprehensive principle covering all the relations of human fellowship. The Jews had been concerned about what they shouldContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 5”