Impartiality by F. G.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 12, 1907

Impartiality

By F. G.

God is no respecter of persons. Christians are to be no respecters of persons. It is impossible for humanity to possess this characteristic unless men have power from on high. It takes a constant effort on the part of the teacher to avoid favoritism. It is but natural to like the capable, cheerful, helpful, and obedient pupil, and to feel an aversion toward the unlikely and awkward one. But the ill-favored, dull, listless, and wayward child is he who needs most the sympathy, help, and love of the teacher. The upbuilding and uplifting of such a pupil is the glory of the teacher’s work. It requires no special gift of teaching to instruct and lead in development the

bright-minded child. It is no evidence of ability on the part of the teacher that such a child makes progress under his instruction. On the contrary, the evidence of a teacher’s calling is his patience and perseverance shown in leading the dull, listless pupil to become active-minded and accurate, in leading the impatient and wayward child to become obedient and faithful in his work. It is this spirit of tact and patience that has made all great teachers successful in their work. This can be accomplished only by the strictest impartiality; and impartiality can be had only by receiving the spirit of it from God. It is the spirit of love. F. G.