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    “The youth who enter and continue their school life with the true object before them, will not be homesick or disappointed. They will not be restless and uneasy, not knowing what to do with themselves. They will find a helper in the Omnipotent One.  They will have one aim in view, and that is to be men and women of principle, who will meet God’s standard, and benefit humanity and glorify God. They will not regard their school life as a time for pleasure seeking, for idle amusement and foolish frolic, but will endeavor to make the most of their God-given opportunities and privileges, so that they shall not disappoint their parents and teachers, or grieve God and heavenly intelligences.”

Fundamentals of Christian Education, 300

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“Let parents understand that the training of their children is an important work in the saving of souls. In country places abundant useful exercise will be found in doing those things that need to be done, and which will give physical health by developing nerve and muscle. Out of the cities is my message for the education of our children.”

Country Living, 13

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“In the highest sense the work of education and the work of redemption are one, for in education, as in redemption, “other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” “It was the good pleasure of the Father that in Him should all the fullness dwell.” 1 Corinthians 3:11; Colossians 1:19.

Under changed conditions, true education is still conformed to the Creator’s plan, the plan of the Eden school. Adam and Eve received instruction through direct communion with God; we behold the light of the knowledge of His glory in the face of Christ.”

Education, 30

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In the history of Joseph, Daniel, and his fellows, we see how the golden chain of truth may bind the youth to the throne of God. They could not be tempted to turn aside from their course of integrity. They valued the favor of God above the favor and praise of princes, and God loved them and spread His shield over them. Because of their faithfulintegrity, because of their determination to honor God above every human power, the Lord signally honored them before men. They were honored by the Lord God of hosts, whose power is over all the works of His hand in heaven above and the earth beneath. These youth were not ashamed to display their true colors. Even in the court of the king, in their words, their habits, their practices, they confessed their faith in the Lord God of heaven. They refused to bow to any earthly mandate that detracted from the honor of God. They had strength from heaven to confess their allegiance to God.

You should be prepared to follow the example of these noble youth. Never be ashamed of your colors; put them on, unfurl them to the gaze of men and angels. Do not be controlled by false modesty, by false prudence which suggests to you a course of action contrary to this advice. By your choice words and a consistent course of action, by your propriety, your earnest piety, make a telling confession of your faith, determined that Christ shall occupy the throne in the soul temple; and lay your talents without reserve at His feet to be employed in His service.

Messages to Young People, 27

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“The Garden of Eden was a representation of what God desired the whole earth to become, and it was His purpose that, as the human family increased in numbers, they should establish other homes and schools like the one He had given. Thus in course of time the whole earth might be occupied with homes and schools where the words and the works of God should be studied, and where the students should thus be fitted more and more fully to reflect, throughout endless ages, the light of the knowledge of His glory.”

Education, 22

Take Your Children Out into the Gardens

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“You should take your children
out into the gardens,
and show them the beautiful flowers
that God has made.
God is the great master artist,
and the pictures which are painted by human artists
and admired by the world,
are only feeble imitations of the works of God.
God daily works miracles before us
in the unfolding of the blossoms;
for no human hand can paint
such delicate hues,
or fashion such graceful plants

All this speaks of the work
of the divine Artist,
and each flower is an expression
of the love of God to us.
God has designed to
make us happy.
He has covered the earth
with the beautiful green verdure;
for he knew that this color
would be grateful to our senses.
Each beautiful thing in nature
is a token of God’s love and care.
So take your children out into the open air
beneath the canopy of the heavens,
under the noble trees,
into the gardens,
and point them
through nature
up to nature’s God.
Carry their minds up
to contemplate the works of God
in nature
that they may learn to
love him
in their childhood and youth.”

Review and Herald, February 23, 1892

Heartfelt thanks goes to Barbara at A Wildflower Morning for sharing with us this beautiful quote coupled with her lovely photography.   Originally posted on her blog on 3/9/11.


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“Let only pleasant words be spoken by parents to their children, and respectful words by children to their parents. Attention must be given to these things in the home life; for if, in their character building, children form right habits, it will be much easier for them to be taught by God and to be obedient to His requirements.”

The Adventist Home, 437