What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "Reward for the spiritual instruction of children"
Answer
The instruction of children is described as the most noble missionary work that people can undertake, with the true success of this work being fully revealed only on the great day of God. Parents and teachers receive their reward in that the children develop a Christ-like character and become workers in God's work themselves, showing others the path of life. Moreover, the instruction emphasizes that faithful servants of God should receive appropriate compensation to provide for their own families and to raise their children for the Lord.
The most noble missionary work and its fruits
»The guidance and instruction of children is the most noble missionary work that any man or woman can undertake. By the proper use of objects, the lessons should be made very clear, so that their spirit is led from nature to the God of nature. We must have in our schools those who possess the tact and skill to advance this line of work and thus sow seeds of truth. Only the great day of God can reveal the good that this work will accomplish.«
Character formation as a testimony of the work
»Act honestly and faithfully toward your children. Work boldly and patiently. Fear no crosses, spare neither time nor effort, burden or suffering. The future of your children will testify to the character of your work. Faithfulness to Christ on your part can be expressed no better than in the harmonious character of your children. They are Christ’s property, purchased with His own blood. When your influence stands wholly on Christ’s side, they are His workers and help others find the way of life.«
The training of future missionaries
»Special attention should be given to the education of youth. Children should be trained to become missionaries; they must be helped to clearly understand what they must do to be saved. Few have instruction in religious matters, which is essential. If the instructors themselves have a religious experience, they will be able to convey to their students the knowledge of God’s love that they have received. These lessons can only be given by those who are themselves truly converted. This is the most noble missionary work that any man or woman can undertake.«
Compensation and family duties of preachers
»Regarding our preachers, I have been given special instructions. It is not God’s will that they should strive to become rich. They should not engage in worldly enterprises, for this makes them unable to devote their best abilities to spiritual matters. But they should receive enough compensation to feed themselves and their families. They should not be burdened with so many responsibilities that they cannot give the congregation appropriate attention within their own families, for it is their special duty to raise their children for the Lord.«
Payment of Bible teachers from the tithe
»The best pastoral talent should be employed for teaching the Bible in our schools. Those selected for this work must be thorough Bible students and have a deep Christian experience, and their salary should be paid from the tithe. God intends that all our institutions become tools for the training and development of workers, of whom He need not be ashamed, workers who can be sent out as well‑qualified missionaries to do service for the Master.«
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