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… In our schools the standard of education must not be lowered. It must be lifted higher and still higher, far above where it now stands; but the education given must not be confined to a knowledge of textbooks merely. The study of textbooks alone …
Read in contextProper Education* It is the nicest work ever assumed by men and women to deal with youthful minds. The greatest care should be taken in the education of youth to so vary the manner of instruction as to call forth the high and noble …
Read in contextThe False and the True in Education The master mind in the confederacy of evil is ever working to keep out of sight the words of God and to bring into view the opinions of men. He means that we shall not hear the …
Read in contextChapter 46—The False and the True in Education The master mind in the confederacy of evil is ever working to keep out of sight the words of God and to bring into full view the opinions of men. He means that we shall …
Read in context… The character of the education given must be greatly changed before it can give the right mold to our institutions. It is only when intellectual and moral powers are combined for the attainment of education that the standard of the Word of God is …
Read in contextSection 5—Preparation for the Life Work [168] True education means more than taking a certain course of study. It is broad. It includes the harmonious development of all the physical powers and the mental faculties. It teaches the love and fear of God …
Read in contextMarch 1, 1901 The Relation of True Education to the Farm EGW [Extracts from the writings of Mrs. E. G. White.] No pains should be spared to select places for our schools where the moral atmosphere will be as healthful as possible, for the …
Read in contextMay 1, 1899 The Necessary Education EGW [Extracts from a Recent Testimony] “There is far less earnest, whole-souled study of the truth as it is in Jesus than there should be. There should be connected with our school, those who are strong-minded …
Read in contextInformation about this Book Foreword First Principles Chapter 1—Source and Aim of True Education Chapter 2—The Eden School Chapter 3—The Knowledge of Good and Evil Chapter 4—Relation of Education to Redemption Illustrations Chapter 5—The Education of Israel Chapter 6 …
Read in contextInformation about this Book Preface Section 1—The Higher Education The Essential Knowledge The First of Sciences The Teacher of Truth the Only Safe Educator Unselfish Service the Law of Heaven Section 2—The Aim of Our Schools Our Children and Youth Demand Our …
Read in context… Students who have gained book knowledge without gaining a knowledge of practical work cannot lay claim to a symmetrical education. The energies that should have been devoted to business of various lines have been neglected. Education does not consist in using the brain alone …
Read in contextChapter 37—Christian Education We are rapidly nearing the final crisis in this world’s history, and it is important that we understand that the educational advantages offered by our schools are to be different from those offered by the schools of the world …
Read in context… This was deemed an indispensable part of their education. Symmetrical Education Now, as in the days of Israel, every youth should be instructed in the duties of practical life. Each should acquire a knowledge of some branch of manual labor by which, if need …
Read in contextThe Highest of All Education, June 27 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Galatians 6:9. Christ calls upon us to labor patiently and perseveringly for the thousands perishing in …
Read in contextChapter 22—Education And Health For generations the prevailing system of education has been destructive to health, and even to life itself. Many parents and teachers fail to understand that in the child’s early years the greatest attention needs to be given to …
Read in contextChapter 18—Education and Health For generations the prevailing system of education has been destructive to health, and even to life itself. Many parents and teachers fail to understand that in the child’s early years the greatest attention needs to be given to …
Read in context… White] “How many can truthfully answer this question, What is the essential education for this time? Education means much more than many suppose.... “The youth are in need of educators who shall keep the Word of God ever before them in living principles. If …
Read in contextPhysical Labor for Students With the present plan of education, a door of temptation is opened to the youth. Although they generally have too many hours of study they have many hours without anything to do. These leisure hours are frequently spent in a …
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