Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. Proverbs 20:11. Better than any other inheritance of wealth you can give to your children will be the gift of a healthy
Ambition Brings Sorrow
The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. Proverbs 10:22. Lucifer … , before his rebellion, was a high and exalted angel, next in honor to God’s dear Son. His countenance, like those
Noble Examples
The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. Job 17:9. Sacred history presents many illustrations of the results of true education. It presents many noble examples of men whose
Mark and Demas
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1 John 2:15. Among Paul’s assistants at Rome were many of his former
Four Boys in Babylon
As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom. Daniel 1:17. Daniel and his companions enjoyed the benefits of correct training and education in early life, but these advantages alone would not have
A Contract with God
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly. 2 Chronicles 1:1. Not in the surpassing wisdom, the fabulous riches, the far-reaching power and fame that
A Friend Mourns
How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished! 2 Samuel 1:27. Twice David had had Saul in his power; but when urged to slay him, he had refused to lift his hand against him who had been