Moral Powers to Be Tested
Our sons in their youth will be like well-nurtured plants, and our daughters will be like pillars carved to adorn a palace. Psalm 144:12, NIV. The disposition and habits of youth will be very likely to be manifested in mature manhood. You may bend a young tree into almost any shape that you choose, and […]
Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Development
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6. It is the nicest work ever assumed by men and women to deal with youthful minds. The greatest care should be taken in the education of youth to so vary the manner […]
Salvation of Children
Even a child makes himself known by his acts, whether what he does is pure and right. Proverbs 20:11, RSV. Much study and earnest prayer for heavenly wisdom are needed to know how to deal with youthful minds, for very much depends upon the direction parents give to the minds and wills of their children. […]
Conformity to the Will of God
A gracious woman retaineth honour. Proverbs 11:16. You may never be called to do a work which will bring you before the public. But all the work we do that is necessary to be done, be it washing dishes, setting tables, waiting upon the sick, cooking, or washing, is of moral importance; and until you […]
Be Strong in His Grace
Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 2 Timothy 2:1, 2. The lessons contained in the words of Paul to Timothy […]
Spiritual Power
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power together with all the saints. Ephesians 3:17, 18, NIV. We are to reflect the character of Jesus. Everywhere, whether in the church, at our homes, or in social intercourse with our neighbors, we should let the lovely image of Jesus appear. […]
