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Education

by Ellen G. White

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California; New York; San Francisco; London · 1903

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297

Contents

  1. *Source and Aim of True Education*13
  2. *What Is Education?*13
  3. Its Source13
  4. *The True “Higher Education”*14
  5. Education in Eden14
  6. God’s Purpose for Man15
  7. Marred and Restored15
  8. Love the Basis of Education16
  9. *Revelation of God*16
  10. *Nature’s Teaching Insufficient*17
  11. *The Standard of Truth*17
  12. *Individuality*17
  13. Character18
  14. The Highest Ideal18
  15. *The Preparatory School*19
  16. *The Eden School*20
  17. *A Model School*20
  18. The Students20
  19. The School-room20
  20. *The Teacher*21
  21. Course of Study21
  22. *Original Research*21
  23. Other Schools22
  24. Purpose of Training22
  25. *The Knowledge of Good and Evil*23
  26. *A Test23
  27. *Only Evil23
  28. *Insinuation24
  29. Reason versus Faith24
  30. *Sight versus God’s Word*25
  31. *Results of Sin*25
  32. Results Manifest in Nature26
  33. *The Lost Kingship*26
  34. *Restoration through Christ*27
  35. The Gospel in Nature27
  36. *Relation of Education28
  37. Communion with God28
  38. The Highest Revelation28
  39. *Power through the Gospel*29
  40. Co-operation with Christ29
  41. *The One Foundation*30
  42. *The Teacher’s Aim*30
  43. *Illustrations*31
  44. *The Education of Israel*33
  45. The Family School33
  46. Conditions33
  47. The Training in the Wilderness34
  48. To Encourage Faith34
  49. *Surroundings at Sinai*34
  50. “The Strength of the Hills Is His”35
  51. *A Symbol of God’s Presence*35
  52. The Pattern in the Mount35
  53. The Gospel in the Tabernacle36
  54. The Human Temple36
  55. Building the Sanctuary36
  56. *An Industrial School*37
  57. Organization37
  58. *Sanitary Regulations*38
  59. Diet38
  60. The Divine Guiding38
  61. *Music and Song*39
  62. Purpose of God’s Discipline39
  63. Facilities in Canaan40
  64. God’s Law Taught40
  65. Object Lessons41
  66. *The Annual Feasts*41
  67. *Journey to Jerusalem*42
  68. *The Paschal Service*42
  69. *Feast of Ingathering*42
  70. Ownership of Land43
  71. Special Provision for Education43
  72. A Key to Present-Day Problems44
  73. Recognition of God’s Ownership44
  74. *The Schools of the Prophets*45
  75. *Perils from Heathenism*45
  76. *Parental Indifference*45
  77. Schools as a Safeguard46
  78. *Teachers and Students*46
  79. *Industrial Training*47
  80. Course of Study47
  81. *Results*47
  82. David and Solomon48
  83. Greatness of Israel48
  84. *Intermingling with Idolaters*49
  85. *Apostasy*49
  86. National Overthrow50
  87. *God’s Plan*50
  88. “For Our Admonition”50
  89. *Lives of Great Men*51
  90. *Results of True Education*51
  91. Joseph51
  92. Perils of Prosperity52
  93. Joseph’s Early Years52
  94. *The Crisis*52
  95. *Training for Service*53
  96. Secret of Joseph’s Greatness53
  97. *Daniel*54
  98. A Test of Character55
  99. *Foremost among Students*55
  100. The Unrivaled Statesman56
  101. Heaven’s Ambassador56
  102. *A Noble Life-Work*57
  103. The World's Greatest Need57
  104. *Self-Discipline*57
  105. *Elisha*58
  106. *Faithfulness in Little Things*58
  107. *Singleness of Purpose*59
  108. Test of Faith59
  109. The Supreme Gift60
  110. Fruits of Practical Training60
  111. *A Lesson61
  112. *Moses*61
  113. *His Mother’s Teaching*61
  114. In the Schools of Egypt62
  115. The Lesson of Defeat62
  116. *Training for Leadership*62
  117. *Alone with God*63
  118. *Power through Faith*63
  119. Results of His Training64
  120. *Paul*64
  121. “An Hebrew of the Hebrews”64
  122. A Leader in Persecution65
  123. *The Vision of the Crucified*65
  124. Craftsman, Preacher, Missionary66
  125. *Sympathy and Insight*66
  126. *Mastership*66
  127. *In Advance of His Age*67
  128. *A Strenuous Life*67
  129. *The Joy of Service*68
  130. Satisfied with Their Choice68
  131. The Abiding Greatness69
  132. *With Christ*69
  133. Life’s Recompense70
  134. *The Master Teacher*71
  135. *The Teacher Sent*73
  136. Heaven’s Best and Greatest73
  137. *The Perfect Ideal*73
  138. *Results of False Teaching*74
  139. *Pretense for Reality*74
  140. *Formalism; Materialism*75
  141. *Human Rights Disregarded*75
  142. *Misconception of God*75
  143. Evil Unrestrained76
  144. The Power of a New Life76
  145. With the Love of Eternity76
  146. *Demonstration of True Principles*77
  147. *Simplicity*77
  148. *Sympathy*78
  149. *“He Suffered Being Tempted”*78
  150. *What He Taught, He Was*78
  151. Power to Win Hearts79
  152. *Salutation of Blessing*79
  153. *Perception of Man’s Possibilities*80
  154. In the Secret Place of Power80
  155. The Scope of His Teaching81
  156. *For All Men and All Ages*81
  157. *Life’s True Valuation*82
  158. “God with Us”82
  159. “The First and the Last”83
  160. *An Illustration of His Methods*84
  161. Training of the Twelve84
  162. The Family School84
  163. *From the Common People*85
  164. Types of Character85
  165. To Come into Unity86
  166. His Closest Companions86
  167. John87
  168. *Fellowship; Transformation*87
  169. *Peter*88
  170. *Rebuke That Reclaims*88
  171. “I Have Prayed for Thee”89
  172. “When Thou Art Converted”89
  173. *Not Alone*90
  174. “Tell Peter”90
  175. The Lesson Learned90
  176. *A Miracle of Miracles*91
  177. Judas91
  178. An Element of Antagonism91
  179. *Not Conflict, but Healing*92
  180. Love Unfailing92
  181. Warning to the Eleven93
  182. *Goal of Worldly Wisdom*93
  183. Results of Christ’s Training94
  184. *Self-Distrust*94
  185. *The Teacher of Truth*94
  186. *Faith’s Assurance*95
  187. *The Final Preparation*95
  188. *A Work95
  189. “I Am with You Alway”96
  190. *Nature Teaching*97
  191. *God in Nature*99
  192. *The Pervading Life*99
  193. *Universality of Law*99
  194. Nature’s Witness100
  195. The Child’s Teacher100
  196. *Opportunity for Nature Study*100
  197. *Antagonistic Forces*101
  198. *The Interpreter of Nature*101
  199. Thoughts of Peace101
  200. *Lessons of Life*102
  201. Christ’s Object Teaching102
  202. Adapted to Every Hearer102
  203. *Unity of Law*103
  204. *The Law of Ministry*103
  205. Gaining by Giving103
  206. Laws of Growth104
  207. Divine Agency in Growth104
  208. *Sowing in Faith*105
  209. God’s Covenant for the Harvest105
  210. *Conditions of Growth*106
  211. *Fruit-Bearing*106
  212. A Lesson in Child-Training106
  213. *Natural Development*107
  214. *Simplicity*107
  215. *The Miracle of the Harvest*107
  216. Partakers of the Life of God108
  217. We Reap What We Sow108
  218. Life’s Harvest, Character109
  219. Increase from Sowing109
  220. “Freely Give”109
  221. *Life through Death*110
  222. A Symbol of the Resurrection110
  223. *Nature Study Made Practical*111
  224. Obedience to Law111
  225. *Other Object Lessons*113
  226. *The Ministry of Healing*113
  227. *A Suggestive Figure*113
  228. Only Love Can Restore114
  229. Perfection in Little Things114
  230. *The Rainbow*115
  231. *The Stars*115
  232. “Not One Faileth”115
  233. “I Will Help Thee”116
  234. The Palm-Tree116
  235. *River and Brook*116
  236. Unrecognized Toilers117
  237. *The Little Creatures of the Earth*117
  238. A Lesson of Trust118
  239. *The Eagle*118
  240. Above the Clouds118
  241. *Other Illustrations*119
  242. Teach Children to Observe119
  243. Nature a Key to the Bible120
  244. *Study Similitudes*120
  245. *The Bible as an Educator*121
  246. *Mental and Spiritual Culture*123
  247. *Effort in Bible Study*123
  248. A Perfect Whole123
  249. *Intellectual Discipline*124
  250. *Spiritual Development*124
  251. *Range of Style and Subjects*125
  252. *The Central Theme*125
  253. *An Infinite Field*126
  254. *Truths*126
  255. *Life-Sustaining*126
  256. *Possibilities of Companionship*127
  257. *Not a Stranger*127
  258. *Science and the Bible*128
  259. *Harmony of Nature and Revelation*128
  260. *Evolution of the Earth*128
  261. Bible Record of the Creation129
  262. Changes at the Flood129
  263. *Evolution of Man*130
  264. The Divine Working in Nature130
  265. *The All-Embracing Providence*131
  266. “Who Can Understand?”131
  267. A Personal God132
  268. “A Father unto You”133
  269. *Mysteries in Nature*133
  270. “Through Faith We Understand”134
  271. *The Divine Teacher*134
  272. *Business Principles and Methods*135
  273. *Business Man’s Manual*135
  274. *Every-Day Maxims*135
  275. A Financial Safeguard136
  276. *Best Capital*137
  277. *Stewardship*137
  278. “Be Not Anxious”138
  279. *Tithing*138
  280. *Ministry*139
  281. “I Am Debtor”139
  282. *Profit and Loss*140
  283. *The Best-Paying Investment*140
  284. *Security for Deposit*141
  285. *Insurance*141
  286. A Successful Career142
  287. *Its Crown142
  288. *A Fruitless Venture*143
  289. *Gains That Impoverish*143
  290. *The Audit*144
  291. A Witness Never Silenced144
  292. *The Question of Questions*145
  293. *Bible Biographies*146
  294. *A Faithful Delineation*146
  295. *Experience of Jacob*147
  296. Gain through Loss147
  297. The Levites148
  298. A Curse Transformed148
  299. Report of the Spies149
  300. *By Faith to Conquest*149
  301. One Evil Cherished150
  302. Decoys of the Tempter150
  303. *One Failure of Faith*151
  304. *Loss151
  305. Discipline151
  306. *David*152
  307. *In Training for the Throne*152
  308. *The Pride of Prosperity*153
  309. Unsatisfied153
  310. The Late Return154
  311. God’s Witnesses154
  312. *Accusation from Satan*154
  313. *The Testing155
  314. *Misconception of Adversity*155
  315. Hath God Forsaken?156
  316. Faith’s Assurance156
  317. “So Was It unto Job”156
  318. A Faithful Friend157
  319. The Unwavering Witness157
  320. *Fellowship in Sacrifice*157
  321. “There Hath Not Risen a Greater”158
  322. “Through Faith”158
  323. *Poetry and Song*159
  324. *Poetry of the Bible*159
  325. *The Earliest Poem*159
  326. From “Song of Songs”160
  327. *An Ancient Prophecy*160
  328. “The Vision of the Almighty”161
  329. Sacred Song161
  330. At the Red Sea162
  331. *Unsealed by Song*162
  332. *With Praise*163
  333. “The Battle Is Not Yours”163
  334. Victory163
  335. The Shepherd Psalm164
  336. “In the Shadow of Thy Wings”164
  337. *Songs in the Night*165
  338. Yearnings for Home165
  339. *The Saviour’s Song*166
  340. *In the Last Crisis*166
  341. “With Singing unto Zion”167
  342. *Power of Song*167
  343. *A Means of Education*168
  344. *The Angels’ Song*168
  345. *Mysteries of the Bible*169
  346. “Canst Thou Find Out God?”169
  347. Ground for Trust169
  348. *Mysteries Evidence of Divinity*170
  349. *Simplicity and Adaptation*170
  350. *Limit to Comprehension*171
  351. *Inexhaustible Riches*171
  352. *Tested by Experience*172
  353. Pledge of Eternal Growth172
  354. *History and Prophecy*173
  355. *The Earliest of Annals*173
  356. *Philosophy of History*173
  357. *Distribution of Races*174
  358. *National Prosperity*174
  359. *The Source of Power*175
  360. *Object of Government*175
  361. *Babylon the Great*175
  362. Its Oppressive Power176
  363. *Retribution*176
  364. *Rise and Fall of Nations*177
  365. Vision of the Cherubim177
  366. *The Guiding Hand*178
  367. A Place in God’s Purpose178
  368. Fulfilment of Prophecy178
  369. *Signs of the Times*179
  370. *On the Verge of a Crisis*179
  371. *The Final Scenes*180
  372. “Destruction upon Destruction”180
  373. *“Time of Jacob’s Trouble”*181
  374. “Our God Shall Come”181
  375. “He Will Save”182
  376. *The Reign of Peace*182
  377. *Study of Prophecy*183
  378. *A Lesson for To-Day*183
  379. *The End*184
  380. *Bible Teaching and Study*185
  381. A Bible Student185
  382. *Stories for the Little Ones*185
  383. Object Lessons186
  384. *Personal Influence and Example*187
  385. *Abraham an Illustration*187
  386. *Original Study*188
  387. Beauty of Thought and Expression188
  388. Purpose in Study189
  389. Thoroughness and Concentration189
  390. *Unwholesome Literature*190
  391. A Shield from Temptation190
  392. *Comprehensive Study*190
  393. *Daniel and the Revelation*191
  394. Continuous Study191
  395. Results of Study192
  396. *Streams of Blessing*192
  397. *Physical Culture*193
  398. *Study of Physiology*195
  399. *Importance of Physical Culture*195
  400. Disregard of Principles195
  401. A Cause of Failure196
  402. Teaching Physiology196
  403. *Nature’s Laws Divine*196
  404. *Influence of the Mind on the Body*197
  405. *Cheerfulness: Gratitude*197
  406. Right Physical Habits198
  407. *Position*198
  408. Respiration198
  409. *Training of the Voice*199
  410. *Healthful Dress*199
  411. Cleanliness, Sunlight, Ventilation200
  412. Knowledge Put to Use200
  413. *The Body*201
  414. *Temperance and Dietetics*202
  415. *Plain Living; High Thinking*202
  416. Prevention of Intemperance202
  417. *Causes of Intemperance*203
  418. *Stimulating Diet*203
  419. *Self-Control the Safeguard*203
  420. Diet and Mental Development204
  421. Nutrient Value of Foods204
  422. *Selection; Combination*205
  423. *Regularity in Eating and Sleeping*205
  424. A Social Season206
  425. *Benefits of Temperance*206
  426. *Recreation*207
  427. “TO EVERYTHING THERE IS207
  428. *Recreation; Amusement*207
  429. *Physical Inaction; the Child*207
  430. *Outdoor Life for Children*208
  431. *Physical Inaction; the Student*208
  432. *Mental Effect*209
  433. *Moral Effect*209
  434. *Gymnastic Exercises*210
  435. Tendency of Sports210
  436. *Football and Boxing*210
  437. *Parties of Pleasure*211
  438. *Simple Habits in Earlier Ages*211
  439. *Outdoor Occupations*212
  440. The Teacher’s Co-operation212
  441. *Encourage Helpfulness*213
  442. *A Safeguard against Evil*213
  443. *Manual Training*214
  444. Labor a Blessing214
  445. Dignity of Labor214
  446. Co-workers with God215
  447. *An Essential Discipline*215
  448. Idleness Degrading216
  449. Knowledge of Common Duties216
  450. Honor to the Toiler217
  451. First Industrial School217
  452. Schools for Manual Training218
  453. *Learning a Trade*218
  454. Financial Outlay218
  455. *Agriculture*219
  456. *The Teaching to be Practical*219
  457. For the Unemployed220
  458. *Training for Professional Men*220
  459. *Benefit to the Physician*220
  460. To Minister, Missionary, Teacher221
  461. Students Self-Sustaining221
  462. Accuracy and Thoroughness222
  463. *Masters of Labor*222
  464. *Character-Building*223
  465. *Education and Character*225
  466. *Character the Highest Aim*225
  467. *Outlook for the Youth*225
  468. Perils in the Schools226
  469. *Rivalry*226
  470. Pagan Authors226
  471. *Fiction*227
  472. *False Science*227
  473. “Higher Criticism”227
  474. *Perils in the World*228
  475. *Anarchy*228
  476. *Foundation of Character*228
  477. God’s Commandments229
  478. *Methods of Teaching*230
  479. *Memory Training*230
  480. Inability to Discriminate230
  481. *Reason and Faith*231
  482. *Individual Development*231
  483. A Present Need232
  484. *Application*232
  485. *Simplicity*233
  486. *Enthusiasm*233
  487. Mastery of Fundamentals234
  488. *Language*234
  489. *The Chief Requisite*235
  490. *Habits of Speech*235
  491. *Gossip; Cannibalism*235
  492. Expletive, Exaggeration236
  493. *Innuendo*236
  494. *Hasty Speech*236
  495. *Cherish Self-Forgetfulness*237
  496. Humility; Dignity237
  497. *History*238
  498. *From the Divine Point of View*238
  499. Accounts239
  500. A Useful Training239
  501. *Department*240
  502. “LOVE DOTH NOT BEHAVE ITSELF UNSEEMLY”240
  503. *Courtesy*240
  504. Rules of Etiquette240
  505. Overestimating Conventionalities241
  506. Consideration for Others241
  507. *Best Treatise on Etiquette*242
  508. Reverence242
  509. *For God’s Presence*243
  510. For His Name243
  511. Reverence for God’s Word244
  512. Respect for Superiors244
  513. *Interpreters of God*245
  514. *Relation of Dress to Education*246
  515. The Teacher’s Rival246
  516. *A Burden in the Home*246
  517. Source of Temptation247
  518. Fashion and Public Worship247
  519. *A Counter Influence*247
  520. Higher Aims248
  521. Taste and Neatness in Dress248
  522. *The Highest Beauty*249
  523. *The Sabbath*250
  524. The Sabbath250
  525. *The Family Day*250
  526. *The Sabbath and Nature*251
  527. *Bible Study*251
  528. *Faith and Prayer*253
  529. *What Is Faith?*253
  530. How to Exercise Faith253
  531. *Power of God’s Word*254
  532. Results of Faith254
  533. *In Daily Life*255
  534. A Shield from Temptation255
  535. God’s Protecting Presence256
  536. Help for the Self-Distrustful256
  537. *The Guardian of Right*257
  538. Complete in Christ257
  539. Prayer257
  540. “Believe That Ye Receive”258
  541. *Secret Prayer*258
  542. *The Saviour’s Example*259
  543. *A Cause of Doubt*259
  544. The Bible to Shape the Life260
  545. Time for Prayer260
  546. *A Precious Experience*261
  547. *The Life-Work*262
  548. “THIS ONE THING I DO”262
  549. *A Definite Aim*262
  550. God’s Purpose for the Youth262
  551. Individual Responsibility263
  552. *God a Sharer in Suffering*263
  553. When the End Will Come264
  554. Mistakes in Education264
  555. *Selfish Aim*264
  556. *Absorption in Study*265
  557. *Out of Touch with Life*265
  558. Whom Shall We Educate?266
  559. “Not as Man Seeth”266
  560. Choosing an Occupation267
  561. Cause of Failure267
  562. *Example in Service*268
  563. Church Relationship268
  564. *Young People’s Societies*269
  565. *Foreign Missions*269
  566. Workers from the Common People270
  567. *The Saviour’s Choice*270
  568. *Opportunity for Education*271
  569. *Our Children's Heritage*271
  570. *THE UNDER-TEACHER*273
  571. *Preparation*275
  572. *The Mother’s Opportunity*275
  573. *Lack of Preparation*275
  574. Education for Parents276
  575. *The Teacher; Broad Training*276
  576. *Essential Qualifications*277
  577. *Physical Vigor*277
  578. *Outdoor Labor*278
  579. *Literary Attainments*278
  580. *A High Standard*278
  581. *Administrative Ability*279
  582. *Difficulties*279
  583. *Sympathy280
  584. Social Relation280
  585. *Partiality*280
  586. *Responsibility*281
  587. *Self-Improvement*281
  588. Our Source of Help282
  589. *The Highest Preparation*282
  590. *Co-operation*283
  591. *Co-operation of Parents*283
  592. *Sustaining the Teacher*283
  593. *Criticism*284
  594. Acquaintance with the Teacher284
  595. Teacher’s Aid to Parents284
  596. *A Double Benefit*285
  597. Parents and Children285
  598. Teachers and Students286
  599. Bible Examples286
  600. *Discipline*287
  601. Teaching Obedience287
  602. Self Government287
  603. “Breaking the Will”288
  604. Lack of Moral Stamina288
  605. Value of Will Power289
  606. *The Sense of Honor*289
  607. Requests;290
  608. Enforcing Rules290
  609. *Freedom in Obedience*291
  610. Criticism; Censure291
  611. Object of Reproof291
  612. Self-Control292
  613. *Sympathy; Forbearance*292
  614. The Saviour’s Rule293
  615. *Public Discipline*293
  616. *Justice; Compassion*293
  617. Reclaimed by Kindness294
  618. *Our Example*294
  619. *Meeting Life’s Discipline*295
  620. “Be Strong”295
  621. Stepping-Stones296
  622. “The Things Not Seen”296
  623. *Love That Constrains*297
  624. *The Higher Course*299
  625. *The School of the Hereafter*301
  626. *Its Location*301
  627. “A New Earth”301
  628. Conditions302
  629. “All Righteous”302
  630. Teachers302
  631. “Unto Living Fountains”303
  632. *Field of Nature*303
  633. *The Kingship Restored*304
  634. Field of History304
  635. The Great Controversy304
  636. *Angel Ministry*305
  637. *Perplexities Made Plain*305
  638. *Fruition of Life’s Sowing*306
  639. The Heavenly Record306
  640. *Social Life*306
  641. *Music and Song*307
  642. *Treasures of the Universe*307
  643. *Service*307
  644. Witnessing308
  645. “The Glory of This Mystery”308
  646. “He Shall Be Satisfied”309
  647. *Development of Character*112