More Precious Than Rubies by E. M. H.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 27, 1906

“More Precious Than Rubies”

By E. M. H.

E. M. H.

There is something infinitely better and more satisfying than the possession of silver and gold; though from the way many barter honor, and even life itself, for riches, it is known that not every one has a true estimate of its value.

Listen, and learn what is better: “Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honor.”

Parents, entrusted with little ones to train for a noble, useful life, is not the knowledge of how to teach and how to deal with your children from day to day of more value than silver or gold? That such a responsibility is yours, should be an incentive for right conduct in your own lives, and for the acquisition of such knowledge as shall enable you to teach your children in character building and in all wholesome and right ways. The following helpful words from that excellent work “Ministry of Healing,” will prove of benefit to all who will heed them;—

“Study health subjects, and put your knowledge to a practical use. Teach your children to reason from cause to effect. Teach them that if they desire health and happiness, they must obey the laws of nature. Though you may not see so rapid improvement as you desire; be not discouraged, but patiently and perseveringly continue your work.

“Teach your children from the cradle to practise self-denial and self-control. Teach them to enjoy the beauties of nature, and in useful employments to exercise systematically all the powers of body and mind. Bring them up to have sound constitutions and good morals, to have sunny dispositions and sweet tempers. Impress upon their tender minds the truth that God does not design that we should live for present gratification merely, but for our ultimate good. Teach them that to yield to temptation is weak and wicked; to resist, noble and manly. These lessons will be as seed sown in good soil, and they will bear fruit that will make your hearts glad. Above all things else, let parents surround their children with an atmosphere of cheerfulness, courtesy, and love. A home where love dwells, and where it is expressed in looks, in words, and in acts, is a place where angels delight to manifest their presence.”

Washington, D. C.