Standard of Attainment by M. E. K.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 16, 1908

Standard of Attainment

By M. E. K.

THERE is power in a purpose. They go from strength to strength who fix before them a standard, and work to it. They do not waste their energies on unnecessary things as do those who obey no definite call.

To be able to pass an examination in the cardinal truths of the third angel’s message and denominational history is an aim which appeals to the ambition of every young man and woman who believes the advent message. Doubtless many have taken one or both these examinations given during the first week in April, and many others will be prepared in September.

The church elders, who conduct the examinations from questions sent to them, should send the papers at once to the Missionary Volunteer secretary of their conference, who will examine them and record their standings. The answers must be at least three fourths correct to pass. Those who have passed in one subject this time can take the other one at the time of the next examination. When both examinations are passed satisfactorily, a “certificate of attainment” will be issued by the Missionary Volunteer Department of the General Conference.

“Johnson’s Bible Text-Book,” “Bible Readings for the Home Circle,” and “Bible Footlights” are good books from which to study Bible doctrines. The examination in denominational history will be based on “The Great Second Advent Movement,” by Elder J. N. Loughborough.

“We have no time to sport away the hours, All must be earnest in a world like ours.”

M. E. K.