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SABBATH SCHOOL LESSONS

SENIOR DIVISION

FOURTH QUARTER 1972.

The Christian Home

 FOREWORD
Beeause the home is the basis of society, society is no better than
'the homes of which it is comprised. The social problems that are
manifesting themselves throughout the world, find their origins in
undisciplined homes. _Some are broken homes and others are those
racked with dissension and quarrelling. Othe~s are so-called good homes
where the children have everything they want and are permitted to do
as they please. The product of such homes is almost invariably the
same-social misfits.
'1'0 reform society and avert the judgments of God on a world f·ast
becoming like Sodom and Gomorrah, there must be fl reform in tllC
homes. As a people professing to serve God, our homes should represent
God's ideal to the world and to those who may never open a Bible.
"A welLordered Christi':ln household is a powerful argument in
favor of the reality of the Christian religion-an argument that
the infidel Cflnnot gainsay. All can see that there is an influence at
work in the family that affects the children, and that the God of
Abrah·am is with them ... " -pp 144.
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to Dece.mber, 1972, is published by the Seventh Day Adventist Reform
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Lesson No. 1 Sabbath, Odtober 7, 1972.

THE FAMILY
KEY TEXT: Gen. 18:19. Lesson Help: PP 28.30; AH 25-28.
1 Who is the Maker and Head of the gre3i't human family'? Who per.
formed the first marriage? Eph. 3:14,15; Heb. 13:4 (first palrt).
NOTE: "God celebrnted the first mnrriage. Thus the inst.itution has
for its originator the Creator of the Universe. 'Marriage is honorablo'
(Hehrews 13 :4); it was one of t.he first. gifts of God to man, and it. is
one of the two institutions tha.t, aftor the Fall, Adam brought
wit.h him beyond the ga.tos of Paradise. 'Vhen the divine principles
nre recognized and obeyed in this relat.ion, marri·ngo is a blessing;
it. guards t.he purity alid happiness of the l:nee, it provides for mnn's
soeinl ne!,ds, it elevates the physical," t.he. int.elleetu'n.l, and' the mornl
nature." -PP 46.
2. 'What two fundamental instJitultions were created for tpe benefit
of the human race? Are >they equally immutable and bindin:g for all
'time upon men? Luke 16:17,18.
NOTE: """Vhen t.he Pharisees aft.erwnrd quest.ioned Him concerning
the Inwfulncss of divorce, Jesus pointed His henrors'hnek to t.ho mnrrklg'e
institution as ordained at e.reat.ion. 'Because of t.he harrJness of your
he:nrts,' He sain, Moses 'suffered yon t.o 'put nway your wives; .hut.
from t.ho beginning it was not so.'· ]\{atthew 19 :8. He referred t.hrm
hnck to the blessed dr.ys· of Eden, when· God pi'ollOunced all t.hings
'very good.' Then marriage and thp Sabbath h,~d their origin, twin
instit.ut.ions for the glory' of. God in the benefit of humanity.. Then,
as the Creator joined the' hands of the ho.l~> pair in wedlock, saying
A man shall 'leave hi.s father .ani!- his mot.h~r, ang s.hall.c.le:we unto. his
wife: [mil t.hey shall be one' (Genesis 2:24), He cnune.int.ee] the la.w of
lllal:ringe for all the children of Aililm to the close' of time. That 'which
I',ho Eterllnl Fnther Himself h:~d pronounced good ,vas the law of highest
hlessing nnd development for man.'" -MB 63,64. '
3. Under what obligaltion is mankind placed in relationship' to the
Oreator? 'Ps; '95:1-5; Rev. 14:7;
4.. ]n whait- w.ay is, the..family on earth·a ,symbol· of, the heavenly
family? .'What connection ·exists between ·:the earthly family' and
the heavenly? Eph. 3:14,15.
NOTE: "The effort. to .milke the home ,,·hnt. it. should. be-a svmbol of
the home in hcaven-prep~res us for work in a larger sphere:.. The
church ne('(lR nll the cult.ivated spir'itual forc(' wllichcnn be obt.ained,
thnt all, and especially. the younger members of tho Lord's famil:'
m~y h(' eftl'l'fully guarded. Tho t.ruth lived at. home makes itsclf
fp]t, in diRilltl'T'cst.ed labor abroad. He who lives Christ.ianit.~' in the home
"'ill ill' a hright :lnd shining light. e"ery",hel'e." -AH 38,39.
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 5. Whait kind of church will result from the associaltion of well.
disciplined famiLies? 1 Sam. 2:30.
NOTE: "Fathers and motherll who make God first in their households,
who teach their children that the fear of the Lord is the beginning
of wisdom, glorify God before angels and before men by presenting
to the world a welLordered, well.disciplined family; a family that
love and obey God instead of rebelling against Him ... " -5T 424.
6. When families ate undisciplined what kind of church is the result?
Wha1t influence will it have in the community? Luke 13:6-9.
NOTE: "J esus did not in the parable tell the result of the gardener's
work. At that point His story was cut short. Its conclusion l'osted with
tho generation that heard His words. To them the solemn warning
was given, 'If not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.' Upon
them it depended whether the irrevocable words should be spoken.
The d,ay of wrath was Ileal'. In the calamities that had already be-
fallen Israel, the owner of the vineyard was mercifully forewarning
them of the clestruction of the unfruitful tree." -COL 216.
7. Wha.t is the cleaJrest demon.'lwaition of practical Christianity?
Genesis 18:19. .
NOTE: "A welLorclcred Christ.kln househoH! is a powrrful argument.
in favoUl' of the reality of the Christian religi.on-an 'lI'gulllrnt. thilt.
the infidel cannot gainsay. All can see that there is ,an influence at
work in the family that affects the childr.en, and that the God o.f
Abrah,am is with them. If the homes of professed Christiilns hacl a right
molcl, they would exert a mighty influence for good. They woulcl inclerd
he the 'light of the world' . . . " -pp 144.
8. What inspiring example of a. true Chris1lia.n family is found in the
Old Testament? Gen. 12:1.3; Gal. 3:8.

NOTE: "Abra.ham 's househo·ld comprised more than a t.housand souls.

Those who were led by his teachings to worship the one God, found a
home in Iris encampment; and here, as in a school, they received such
instruction as would preparo them to be representatives of the true
f,aith. Thus a great respollsibility rested upon him. He was training
heads of families, and his methods of government would be carried
out 'in the households over which they should preside." -PP 141.

9. Does the Lord require less of us today than in the days of Abra.
ham? Wha't principles that ruled in Ablraham's family, should
apply in the homes of God's children 'toda.y? Gen. 26':4,5.
NO'rE: "'He will command Iris .. , .. household.' There would llE'
no sinful ncglect to resh'ain the evil propensities of his children, no
weak, unwise, indulgent favoritism; no yielding of his conviction of
(lut" to the claims of mistflken ,affection. Abraham woulll not onlv
give right inst.ruction, hut he woul(l maintain thr authority of jus"t
and righteous laws."
 "How few there are in our day who £ol1ow thUi example I ... Ii
PP 142.
10. What is the first duty of parents in respect to div;ine au1;hority?
W~at impoI'tallit lessons must be imparted to the Irl$ing generation?
1 Peter 5:5·7.
NOTE: " ... LiJ'e Abraham, parents should command their household
after them. Let obedience to parental authority be taught and en-
forced as t.he first step in obedience to the authority of God." -pp
H2,143.

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THE DUTY OF THE HUSBAND ~£--
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K.(.;Y 'rEX'!': Bph. 5:25; ~ Lesson Help: 7T 45-50.
1. Under what obligation is the husband placed wilth regard to his
wife? After the blessing received at the altar, with what sacred
'ties are both parities bound? Eph. 5:25-28; Gen. 2:22-24.
1\ OTJ<.:: "GOt] Himself gave Adam a companion. He provided 'an
help meet for him '-A helper corresponding to him-one who was
fitted to be his companion, and who could be one with him in love
·:wd sympathy. Eve was created from a rih taken from the side of
Adam, signifying that she was not to control him as the head, nor to be
tram.plec] under his fel't as an inferior, but to stand by his side as an
c.ginal, to bc Joved and protected by him . . . " -PP 46.
2. As a Chris,tian, under what obligation is the huslband placed 111 tl1e
church? 1 Tim. 3:4,5; 1 Titus 1:6,8. .I
NOTE: '·'111 Clirly times the father was the ruler allli priest of his uwn
family, and he exorcised authority over his children, even after they bad
families of their own. His descendents were taught to look up to him as
their head, in both religious and secular matters. This patria.rchal
systom of go\'ernll1cnt Abr·aham endeavoured to perpetuate, as it
tended tu preserve the knowledge of God, .. , ." -PP 14l.
3. What obligations does the husband have as a eitiz~n toward
society? 1 Peter 2:13~17; Phil. 2:3,4.

NO'fJ<.:: "Ahl':"lham was hOllored by the surrounding nations IlS a mighty

prince and a wise and able chief. He did not shut away his influence
from his neighbours. His life and ch':ll'acter, in their marked contrast
with t.hose uf the wo·rshipper8 of idols, exerted a telling influenco in
favor of the true f:lith, His allegia.nce to God was unswerving, while
his affability and beueyo]ence inspired confideuce and friendship
and his unaffed.ed greatness commanded respect and honol'." -PP
133,134.
 4. AE ",tlJ,e husband is the head of 'the Wife," does he have com·
plete authority 'over 'her'? 'IR'she to be subject to him in everyonmg'!
VVllat rights are also given to her? Eph.5:25,28,33; 1 Pelter :l:7,8.

NO'L'~: " .. Y<i.u act as t.hough her identity should bo merged in

yours, You arC not satisfied to have her act as though shc hacl aJl Ill·
;iividuaLit>" and :dentit.y af hoI' oIVn. God hoMs her aocount.able for her
indiYiduality, You caunot save her, and she cannot save you. i::lhe
has :.I conscience of hoI' own by which she 1IIUst be guided . . . " -3'1' 245.

'5. According to the Bible what should be the experienee 01' '1;ne l1rst
year of marlriage? Deut. 24:5.
?\O'l'E: , The first ye:1r of married life "is a year ot cxpenonce, a
ycar in which husband and wife le.:lrn each other's clifferent traits of
dUll'actel', ,~s n 'chil<1 ll'f!l'lls lessons in school. In this, the first year
of your maniecl life, let there be no chapters that will Jllar your tuture
lw ppiliess. " -7T 45
D. What influence should be exercised by 'the husband to make his
w.ife happy and to have 'the blessing of the angelS ill ms nome'l
11 ,Cor. 2:15,16,; 3:2.
NO'J'B: ":My brotller, your wife's time and' stl'ength ami lw ppllles8
arc now bound up with yours., YOUI' influence over Iler Illay be
:1 ~':lVOI' of life unto life 01' of death unto death. Be vcry careful not
to spoil her life." -7T 45.
7, Should a hUi'lband allow his wife'to share in his work? Should
the father allow the children to remain idle while the mother 1s
almost killing herself with work? Isa. ,41: 6 (firgl~ part).

NO'J'B: "God wants the children of all bel'iev'ers to be tr'ained from

their earliest years to share the burdens that their parents must bear
in caring for them .. ," -AH 283'.
"ChildrCll should be taught very young to be useful, to help
t.JlOlllse]vcs, and to help others. Many daughters of this age can, without
rl'nlOrSl' of CI:nseielicc, sec their mothers toiling, cooking, washing,
Of iI'Olling, wUle th')' sit ill the parlor and read stories, knit edging,
crochet, 01' embroider. 'l'heir hearts are as unfeeling as a stone. , ."
-IT 686.

8. Wherein is the secret of the happiness that promotes suecessful

Ohristian plrogres,S in maJtrimonial life? 001. 3:12,19·,21.

NO'l'E: ":Marriage, a union for life, IS a symbol of the union between

Christ alld His church. The Spirit that Christ rnan'ifests toward the
ehurch is the spirit that IlUsh:.Illd and wife are to man'ifest toward each
other." -7T 46.
9. In what way may both husband and wife attain to the ideal of
a home like that of 'the patriarch, Abraham? Jas. 3:17.
 ~o'r E: « ilien and women may reach God's ideal for them if they will
take Christ as their Helper. Make all unreserved surrender to God.
'1'0 know that you ,arc striving for eternal life will strengthen and
comfort you. Chl'ist can give you power to overcome. Bp His help
you can utterly destroy the root of selfishness," -7T 40.

10. Wha1t important duty will the true husband faiJtihfull~ ful.f\il
along with his wife and children? Heb. 4:16; 1 Tim. 2:8.
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No.'l'E: « By sincere, earnest prayer pall/JIlts should make a hedge
about their children. They should pra~' with full faith that God will
a.bide with them and that holy angels will guard them ol\lI..Q their children
from S6tan'5 cI'uol power.
« In e~'L'ry fa)nily thore should be a fixed tiD;~ fol' mOl'llillll: ~
iilg ·wol:ship. How appropriate it is for paronts t'o gather their c ren
about them beforo the fast is broken., to thank the heavenly Pather for
Hi~ protectioll during the night, and to ask Him for His help and
guidanfe and w:ltehcare during the llay- How fitting, also, when the
evening comes, for parents and childrell to gather once more before
Him and thank Him for the blessings of tha day that is past!" -7T
42,43.
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Lesson No.3 8a.bbath, October 21, 1972.

THE DUTY OF THE WIFE

KrlY TEXT: ·Prov. 12:4; Lesson Help: PP 142·144.
1. What do theScripiture/l teach 'iI's concerning a virtuous wife? In ,
What way will she be her husband's :crown?' Prov. 12:4; 31:10-12, ~~
26-2.8.
i:\O'l'.r;: I I ArllUIIU ,,,'cry ramily t.horo is a sarrod oi1'(·le that should
be kept UII brokOJI. Within t.his circle no other person has a right to
('ol11e. Let not t.he husband or the wife permit another to share the
confidences that. bclollg solely to themselves.
"Let. oach give lov~ rather than exact it. Uultivatc that which
'is no,b lest in yourselves, and be quick to recognize th~ good qualities in
each other . . . " -MH 361.

2. Why do the Scriptures recommend the wife t.o respe.clt and obey
her husband? If they are both Chri:;tians will this ()obedience bo
spontaneous olr compulsory? 1 Tim. 2:14; Eph.5:23,24; 1 Pet. 3:6,7.

]'\0'1']<;: "From 0\'01')' Christian hOl11o a holy light shouhl shine forth.
leove sho·uld 1'0 l'Ovealed in action. It should flow out in all hOl11e
illtercoUl'so, showing itself in thoughtful kindness, in gentle, unselfish
courtesy. :There arc h0l11e3 where "chis principle is carried out-homa,
where (Jod is worshipped lind truest love reigns. From these homes
morning and evening prayer ascends to God as sweet incense, and His
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mercies al,,1 i)]essillgs df'seolld upon the suppliants like the morning
dew," -pp 144. ~ ~~# '
3. Wba1t 'is th~the home where the Wit''is~arrelsom.e,
jeaJous, and unreasonable? What e<nmple does she giVle to .her
children ~nd J;he neighbours? LEJ:m7. 19':13; 2!:9. ~ ~ ~
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4. What les~on may we learn from J~ot's wife and the relationship
between her husband and Abraham, her uncle? What was her
purpose? Luke 17:32. •~,e.<4;-~.
NO'1'E: "'The wife of Lot was a selfish, ,irreligious wonwn, and
her influence was exerted to separate her husband from Abraham.
But for her, Lot would not have remained in Sodom, deprived of the
c,,)11nse] of t.he wise. God.fearing patriarch. The influence of his wife
and the ass')ciations' of tlmt wicked city woulc1 have led him to apostatize
hom God had it not been faT the fa:ithful instruction he had early
received f"om Abraham. The ma)')'iage of Lot and his choice of Sodom
for a home were the first links in a chain of events fraught with evil
to the world for Immy generations.
"No aile \l"ho fears God can without danger COllnect himself with
onc \l"ho fears Him not. 'Can two walk together, except they be
agl'eedP Amos 3:3 . . .. -pp 174
5. WhaJt wonderful examples of faithful wives and mothers are
found in both the Old and New Testaments- What grealt influence
did they have on future generations? Ex. 6',:20; 1 Sam. 1:8,15,
16,20-22'; 11 Tim. 1 :5.

:\O'1'.E: "God had heard the mother's prayers; her faith had been
rewarded. It was with deep gratitude that she entered upon her noll'
safe ·and happy ta.sk. She faithfully improved her opportunity to
educate her child for God. She fe-It confident that he had been pre-
served for some great wol'le, and she knew that hc must soo,n be given
nl' to his royal mothcr, to be surrounded with influences tllat would
tC'nd te lead him :m'ay from God. All this rendered her more diligent
"lid careful ill his lnstTuction than in that of her other children. She
l'ndeavomed to imbue his mind with the fear of God and the lovc of
tmth and justice, and eamest]y prayed that he might be pl'eserved
from every corrupting influence . . . " -PP 2'43,244

6. If the wife has all unbelieving husband, ,how should she behave
Itowards him? Should she a.llow her zleal" fOlr the truth to be di·
lnin'ished by hi:; unbelief? 1 Peter- 3:1-5.
NOT'E: /' You en in your course toward your husband. You need
tp cultivate mare gentleness and deference toward hin). You are
cx,act'ing. You carry matters to extremes and do harm to your own
soul und to the truth. You make the tl'uth repulsive and cause souls
to be afraid of it. Let love soften your words and give tone to your
actions, anfl you will find a change in those with whom you associate.
'rhere will be peace, union, a.ud harm OILY, instead of strife, jealousy,
and discord. Let love and tenderness be exercised, especially in your
1Ylll
.f~al11ily,. and :);'ou receb~ a .blessing~' ~ 2'1' ~39~
~~.~~C6~ _?'ii~~~e.vtT.
'7:--tf the husband has some particulaJr defects 0 character, what
should be lfihe attitude of the wife toward him? What should be
her !response to others in regard to them? Ecc. 3:7 (last 'yart);
Provo 31:26. ~.L..-.~ 4V1l( ~4-....- <\ (,j....,. J,4
NOTE :~~n-;"",~ here fam'ily troubles, or com-
plains of her husband, to another man, she violates her marriage vows;
sho dishonors her husband and breaks down the wall erected to preserve
the sanctit~, of the marriage relatio,n; she throws 'wide open the door
:wel invites Satan to onter with his insielious temptations. This is
~ a n would ha~("""","~~J,I.v.~ ;f ~
8. What 1tu~"the wife have in the responsibility fo~ educalt~g
and tralining of the children? How can she share. this responsi·
bility wilth heir husbalJ.d? Ps, 128:1-4; Tsa. 41:6 (first part).
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9. Wti'iVt""slioilld II;he wife do W'he11" iinnpted to speak to her hus'band
in the pre'sence of the children in a hatrsll domineering tone of voice
to reprove or rebuke him? Col. 4:6. .J~~ ~.;~
NO'l'E: ere You m'e no\\' begiJlllllg to see in your elder ch ilciren the
rc'~ult,$of this tra'inini<.: yet you are doing the same work, to fl grcnt
cxtent, witll the childrCll thnt God has since entrusted to your care.
'(our inconsistent, uncontrollable spirit 'is like nn hlsielious poison
t,nkcTI into the system ,anel its bitter results will appeal' soone'r or
lateI', Its maJ'k is be'ing made, not on sand, but on rocl,; flJl(l in
flfter yem's it will testify of your work,') --4'1' 500,501.
10. What are we told of 'the impor'tance of the w'ork of the wife
who must Iremain at home alone to bring up and educate the
ch'ildren for the Lord? What principle, revealed in the Old Testa·
ment, would apply? 1 Sam. 30:24, .40 tv1QJ, ¢ "''''14(/)''-
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KOTE: e If mfll'l'ied men go into the work, lea ,-in,< their wives to care
for the children at home, the w;;e and mother is doing fully ns great
:Ind important a work flS the husbanil mld father. Although one is in the
Illissiollnry f'ield, the other is a home mission:ny, whose cares nllel
flllxietie~ and hurdens frequellt.ly far exceed those of the husband nnd
fnthel'. Hcr wo·rk is a solemn fllld imnortant one-to moW t.he mindR
nlHl fnshion the characters of h~r ch'ildren, to t.rain them 'fol' uRefulness
bpn' aILrl fit them fOr the fut.ure, immo!'t,n] life. The husl'fllHl in tho
open missionary field llIay receive the honors of men, while the home
toiler may receive no em·t.hly crerlit fOr her lahor. But if she works
f(ll' the hCRt interest of her faMily, seeking to fashion t.heir chnrnrters
nfter the rlidnr Model. t.he l'eeorrling nllgel write'S her nflme :IS one of
the grentest missionnries in the world, , ," -5'1' :194,

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Lellstn No. 4 ila.bbath, October 28, 1972.

PARENTAL AUTHORITY
KE,Y '1'EXT: Ps, 127:3; L,ecsson HeIP:~-32J~ ~1v9()~.
1. According Ita the Scriptures what are our children called'? Wlla1;
symbol is used to describe t)l.em? ~. 127:3; 128:3. ~ ~ T,:a!ff
2. WIlat reward is offered by the Lord to 'those who like Jochebed
try dil~cwtly to educa!~ their <j1iIdren to serve 6-od? Ex. 2:9.
I{~P'TJ..P-@,~~~~~
NOTE: n1fow far-reaclung 'fn'1ts results was the influence of that
one Hebrew woman, and she an exile and a slave! The whole future
life of Moses, the great mission which he fulfilled as the leader of Isr.ael,
testifies to the 'importance of the work of the Christian mother. There
is no othel' work that can equal this. To a very great extent the mother
holds in her hand.s the destiny of her children. She is dea.ling with
developing minds and c!J,aracte,rs, working not alone for time, but for
etern'ity. She is sowing seed that will spring up and heal' fruit, either
for good or for evil. She has not to paint a form of IDeauty upon
0ltnVaS or to chisel it from marble, but to impress upon a human soul
the image of the divlIle . . . " -PP 244.
3. W!hat s0~ow is brought to parents by ch'ildre'll who are disobedient
and without l!;h'e fear of the Lord? Prov. 29:15; 17:25; 15:20.
NOTE: "In no way can the m.embers of the church more effectively
second the efforts of the managers in our institutions than by giving
an their homes an example of right order and discipline. Let parents
in thE/ir words and deportment give to their children an example
of what they desire them to be. Let purity in spe,ech and true Christian
courtesy be constantly maintained. . . . " -7T 186.
4. W]b.at rEllft and peace of mind do pll/rents have as a result of Itheir
diligence and care in training their children properly? Provo 29:3;
4:1.9.

NOTE: " . . . Decide for yOurselves what is the gl'eat aim of life,
and then bend every effort. to reach that ai.m. You cannot with im-
punity neglect the propel' tra'ining of your children. Theil' defecti.vo
eh:ll'acters will puhlish your unfaithfulness. The evils that you permit
to pass uncorrectecl, the coarse, rongh manners, the disrespect and
disobediEnce, the hn.b'its of indolence and inattent,ion, will bl'ing dis-
honor to your names and bitterness into your lives. The' rlestiny of
YOUl' ehildrell l'ests to n grent extent in YOUl' hllnf1s . . . " -7'1' H:6.

5. Wliat was tJhe basic Ca'llSe for the curse Ithat fell on the house
of Eli? WIly could itt no longelr be atoned for by sacrifices Or
offerings? I Sam. 3:12,14; 1:22; Dent. 22:22.
NOTE: "Eli did not mnnage his household acco]'(lillg to God's rules
for family gov'8l'nment. He followed his own jurlgment. '1'he fond
father overlooked the faults and sins of his sons in theil' childhood,
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 flattering himself that .after a time they would outgrow their eyi!
tendencies. Many are now making a s'imilar mistake. They thinl<
the)' know :L better way of training their children than that wllich
God h~~ given in His word . . . " -pp 578.
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6. What appropriate illustraJtion is used in the ScriptUres to show
parenlts how to maintain their autholrity and yet waJ. the hearts of
their children? Provo 31:26-28.

7. What is revealed of the charaoter of the paren~ when the dis-

obedi;ence of their children is allowed to conlt!inue unchecked?
As the mirrolr reveals the physical nature, what is revealed in 'the
actions of the ch'ildren? Prov. 20:11; Ezek. 16:44; Jas. 3:12.

8. Wha1t great sin is eroding the spiriltuality of our churches and

f tending to demoralize them? Are Reform parents maintaining
theitr authority in restraininig the evils tha1t affect the children?
Isaiah 3:16.

MOTE: " . . . The world teems with corrupting influences. Fashion

·:l1lrl Cllstom exert a stro.ng power over the young. If the mother fails
in her duty to instruct, guide, and rcstraill, hpI' children will naturally
HCCCpt the evil, ancl tum from the gooel. Let cvery mother go oftf'n
to hal' Saviour with the prayer, 'Teach us, how shall we ol'flel' tho
child, and what shall we do unto him?' Let her heed the instruction
which Gorl has given in His word, n nd wisrlom will hf' givf'n hpr as
Rhe shall have neNl." ~.pp 572,573.

9. What is one essential grace requited in parents befOre they can

!rightly !teach their children self-control? Provo 25:28.

NOTE: " . . . 'fhe callSI' of reforlJl calls for n,en aIHl womcn whosc
life practice is an illustration of self-control. It is OUl' practiee of the
principles we inculcate that gives them weight. 'I'he wOl'lrl neerh a
pm.ctical demonstration of what the gracc of God I'm! rIo in restoring
to human beings theIr lost kingship, giving them mastery of thcmselvf's.
'I'henis nothing that the wO'l'ld npeds so much as a knowlerlge of tho
gospcl's Raving po\yer revcaled in Christlikc lives.') -MIl 132,133.

10. Whaib shows how God regards the importance of self-con1t!rol in

parents? PrOvo 16:3·2.

No'rE: "Parents staml in the placc of God to their childl'cll to tcll

them "'hat. they must do and what the~' must not do with firmness
and perfect self-control. Every cffort made for them with kinelnesR
nnel self-control will cultivate 'in t.heir characters the elements of firm-
ness o31Hl decision . .. :Fathers and mothel's are in rluty bound to
scttlc thi.s "lluestion early so that tlle child will 110 mo~e think of
IHellking th~ 8nbbath, neglccting l'eligious worship ancI family prayer
tha n he wonld think of· stealing. Parcnts own hands must build tho
barrier." -All 320.
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11. Wha. words of appreclaJti'on will reward the palrenlts who have
unitedly kept a constant, faithful watch over their children with
fervent prayers as they have diredted their steps to the Lord?
Ma1lthew 25:21.

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Lesson No.5 Sabbath, November 4, 1972.

THE DUTY OF PARENTS TOWARD THEIR CHILDREN
KEY TEXT: Deut. 6:7; Lesson Help: Education 185-.192.
1. Accolrding to 't,he Bible what is the dU'ty of those who are older
toward oth'e younger and less experienced? Titu.s 2:2-8.
2. Why should 'parents bring their children to Christ? Wjha't example
for this is found in Sicripture? Mat. 19:13,14.
NOTE: "Dear brother and sister, as parents you are in a great measure
accounklble for the souls of your children. You havE' brought them
into existence; and you shouJo, by ]1rerept and example, lpno them to
the Lord and the courts of heaven . . . " -'!IT 113.
3. What is the result of parenl~s proceeding correctly in the tlraining
of '!>heir children? Wllat may be expected from the unwise way
'that some parents bring up their children? Provo 22:6; Eph. 6:4.
NOTE: "Let not~ un-Christlike charaeter misropresent Jesus.-~
Do not keep the litt~s a"vay-rrom Him by your coldness and harsh- . Di>r!JUJ
ness. Neither give them cause to feel that heaven would not be a
pleasant place to them if you were there. Do not SPNlk of religion - - -
as something that children cannot understa.nd, or act as if they wero
not oxpected to accept Christ in their childhood. Do not give them
'the false impression that the religion of Christ is a religion' of gloom,
-and that in coming to the Saviour they must give up all tlwt makes
life joyfuL" -MH 43,44.

4, 'What wonderful method of teaching the children was used by

ancient Israel? Deut. 6:2-7.
NOTE:" 'These words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine
heart,' He says; 'and thou shalt teach them diligently.' Deuteronomy
6:6,7, In ol'(ler to interest our chilclren in the Bible, wc OUl'selvcR
must be interested in it. To :\waken in them a lon' for its stud~-.
we must love it. Our instnlCtion to them will have onl? the weight
of influence given it b? our own example and spirit.." -Ed. 187.
5. What stOries should pareIllts tell thelir childreu? W1lat is the
effect of 'this knowledge of the wond:erful ways in which God
led His people? .Toel 1:3; Ex. 13:14,
NOTE: "This "as the method of education that G ad desired to esta1-
lish 'in Israel. But when brought out of F.gypt there were among the
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 iSl'aeHtes few prepared to be workers together with Him in the training
of their childrcn. 'rho parents thcmsel\"os necded instruction and
disciplinc. They had littlc kno.wlcdge of God and little faith in Him.
'l'hc,Y ,,-erc confused by false teaching and corrupted by their long
contact with heathenism. God desired to lift them to a higher moral
level and to this end He sought to give them a k 110wledge of Him-
self." -Eel. 34.
6. Wllat commandment did the Lord give to Moses for paren'ts to
fully instlruct their children concerning the way in whioh they had
been delivered from slavery in Egypt? Why was this importan't?
Ex. 10:21; Ps. 78:4.

7. What adclitiiollal requirement did the Lord send throulgh Moses

to the parents for their children? Wlhalt purpose was Il"evealed?
Deuteronomy 32:46.

8. What provision should parenJt,<l make for their children? Does

this only apply to material things? If paren1ts ne-glect the spilritual
life of their children what will happen? 1 Tim. 5:8'; \ 11 COr.
12:14 (last patit) . .~ ~ ~ ~ ~4-t.~ -~~

NO'l'E: "You' !U:ly think, parents, that you have not time to do all~
this, but you must· take time to do your work in your family, else Satan '}UL---
\\'ill supply the deficiency. Cut out everything else from your life that
preven Ls this worl, from being done, and train your children a.fter His
order. Neglect anything of a temporal nature, be satisfied to live
economic-ally, bhld a bout your wants, bilt for Christ's sake do not neglect
the religious training of ypurselves and your children." -AH 324.

9. How do we know that in the Ohristian eJra parents should exer-

cise authority over their children? Wiha1t, is the extent of this

tjH< J.:;-A:h;2~!d~ot~3~~'~f:i;~
NQf"E: ' 'Evcn afr.e~ -t.hey are \{f age, children are required to respect
their parcnts, and to look after their comfort. They should listen to
the ('ounsel of godly parf'nts, and not feel tha.t beca.use a few llloro
years arc added to their life, they have gl'own out of their duty to them..

"AJll;ientl.l', children were not permitted to marry without the con-

sent of t,heir parents . ' . The matter was first laid before the
parents, and they were to consider whether the person to be brought
int.o a close rclation to them was worthy, . .. Even after children
were married, they were under the most solemn obligatio·n to their
parents. 'l'hcjr judgment was not then considered sufficient without
the counsel of the parents, and they were required to respect and
obcy their wishes unless these should conflict with the requirements
of God." -1T 217,218.

10. What sin do paJrell.ts conunit mien they provoke their ohildrm.
to ,~rath? Eph. 6:4; OoL 3,:12. -"""0~ ~ ~.~ '-'-

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Le,gson No. 6 Sabbath, November 11, 1972.
(
THE RESULT OF WRONG EDUCATION
KEY '1'8X'1': I Sam. 2:29; r Lesson Help: PP 575-580.
1. Why was th,e Priesthood\ removed from 'llhe house of Eli? To whom
was it given? I S,am. 2:27-34; Isa. 22:19-22.
NOTB: 'i Eli was priest and judge in IsraeL He helel the highest
,::Illd most responsible positions among the people of God. As a man
rlivinely chosell for the sacred duties of the priesthoorl, and set over
t.he land as the highest judicial authority, he was looked up to as an
example, and he wielded a great influence over the tribes of Israel.
But although he had been appointed to govern the people, he did
not rule his/own household . . . " -PP 575. ffWe ~1'1'>J) ~ k~
.M~£;Jt'C~ ~
2. Did Eli reprove his sons who were doing evil and what else
diid he do? Was this enough to ovenome the diffiCUlty? What /
more was necessary? I Sam. 2:23-25,35. '~ ",-tk..:J~
NOTE: " , .. Rather than contend with them Or punish them, he
would suhmit to their wi1l and give them their own way. Instead of
regarding the education of his sons as one of the most important of his
responsibilities, he tireated the matter ,as of little consequellee. '1'he
priest and judge of Israel had not been left in darkness as to the duty
of restrainillg alld governing the children that God had given to his
ea re. But Eli shrank from this duty, bec:lUse it involved crossillg
t.hc will of his SOliS, illl,d w~ld make it~leces~al'y t pu~ish and .
deny tljelU . , '." '-PP 075. 1<>rz;;;,....~,"1"'.k, -~~~
~ f.e< ~tt<;.~d<-.&. """""'4
h €Z. _4... Q.--7~
3. If the parents do not counsel and correct th~jr children and
when needed rebuke and punish them, w1J,at will happen? I Sam.
3:13,14.

4. What was the objection of the Lord against Eli fOr perm,itting
his sons to continue in disobedience and dislreg~rd.of the div;;ine ,/ ~

th1.v~~c~ ~~m~pt9d.?~~ :::t'j:l;? ;!4rvr4Jl'Vtt ~

.'{OTE: « 30d hehl Eli, as 1I priest and judge of Israel, accountable
for the moral a,nd religious standing of his people, and 'in a special sense
for the chamcter of his sons. He should first have attempted to restrain
evil by mild measures; ,but if these did not a,vail, he should have subdued
the wrong by the severest means. He incurred the Lord's displeasure
by not reproving sin ,and executing justice upon the sinner. He could
110t be depended upon to keep Israel pure. Those who have too little
courage to reprove wrong, or who through indolence' or lack of interest
make no earnest effort to purify the family or the church of God, are
held accountable for the evils that may result from their neglect
of duty . . . " -PP 578.
5. What will be pronolUlced against parents and m!inisters, who
through neglect, fail in theilr sac~ed duty to purify t~e~cjll:~~?
13a. 22:19; Rev. 2:5,6; Ezek. 33.1-9. ~ -dd-- ~
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 NOE: "These words of the prophet declare the solemn responsibility
resting UpOll those who are appointed as guardians of the chureh,
stewards of the m)'lsteries of God. They are to stand as watchmen
on the Intlls of Zion, to sound the note of alarlll at the approach of the
enemy. If for lllly reusoJl their spiritual senses becolllc so bcnumbed
that they fire unable to discel'll danger, and through their failurc
to give lI'arning t,ilc people pcrish, God will requirc at their h:wds
the blood of tho,c who are lost." -OW 15.
6. What happened wirth the office of the prophet samuel throuigh
the disobedience of his sons? Did the office of the priesthood and
judge of Israel remalin in his family? I Slam. 8:1-5. -?~ ~
NOWI';: " . . . But the sons of Samuel (turned asidc after lucrc, and
took bribcs, and perverted judgmcnt.' The sons of thc prophet had
not hceded th e precepts which he had sought to impress upon their
( minds. They had llot copied the pure, unselfish life of their father.
'I'he wanling given to Eli had not exerted the influence upon the mind
of Samucl that it should have clone. He had been to some extent too
i/'llulgeilt with his SOilS, and the result was ,apparent in their charact6l'
and lHc. n -PI' 604.
7. Wlmt is God's will for tthe well-being of His people and the
prosperity of the church? Deut. 4~9.
NOTJ';: "'I'he days of Israel's greatest prosperity had been those in
which they :Icknowlellged Jehovah as their King-when t,lle laws and
the gov~·nJl1.cn! which He had established were regarde~ as Buperior_ .....
t~lOl~Lo~~. ~ a~ 6~ t!i:!:r:w~&:f:a~
...., 8. &nc;;Jili{g' the education of the child!en, does God delltAlm le';i~

~~
Oday than in Ithe tt~~Eli and~Uel? II Johll 8,9. ~ ~~
~~,' ~ A-;:;;~~
OT1';: "Thel/e iH no 1lI0re IlIpuI·tant fll' ( of -11fi1!'~ tht~i that eorn-
mif;ted til the founder's and guardians of the home. No work entrusted
to hunWll beillgH involves greatcr or more fUl',rCo:tehing results than
<1oe8 the 1I'01'k of fathers nJld mothers.

"It is by the youth aud l'!liJdren of today, that the i_ture of

society is to be determined, and what these youth and children shall
he depends upon the home; 'fo the lack of right home training may
be traced the larger 'sha.re of the disease and misery and crime that
emse hU1ll1l nit,y. If the home life were )Jure and true, if thc children
who 1I'('nt forth from its care were prepa.red to meet life's l'espo.nsibilities
aud (bllgerH, Il'hat a ehange would be seell in the wodd!" -AH 182,188.
9. WllO is recorded as having !received a trne edncaJtion at the fJet<l-:
of his mother and grandmother? II 'l\im. 1:5; 3:15-17. -t/~I v

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Lesson No.7 Sahbath, November ,18, 1972,

THE HOME INFLUENCES

KEY '1'EX'!': II John 4; Lesson Help: ME 349-355.
1. Wh~e should be the most attractive place on earth and where
should Ithe plant of "love" find the best place to develop and
flourish? Plrov, 31:27,28.
~'O'1'B: "'1'he secret of saving your children lies in nl1~king your
home lovcly and attractive. Indulgence in parents will not bind the
children to God 01' to homc; but a firm, godly influencc to properly
tr·:.lin and educate the mind would savc llIany children frol11 Tuin."
-AI-I 530.
" ... It is the duty of parents to watch the going uut and the
cUIlling in of their children. They shou:1el encourage thcm, anel present
illelucements before them which will attract them at home, anel lead
thelll to sec that their parents are interestcd for then\' '1'hey should
ll1:1ke hOJJle plcasant and cheerful. -IT 401.
2. ,W1l0 especially long for affec1lion and t.endernells in tJle home,
whether ~'ich or poor? Mark 10:14 (last part).
KO'1'B: ,. Young chilelren love companionship and can selelom enjoy
thcmselvcs alone. '1'hey yearn for sympathy and tenderncss. r1'hat
which they enjoy they think will please mother also, and it is lIatural
fOI' them to go to her with their littlc joys and SOlTOws. Thc mothcr
\\'ould not wound their sellsitive hllarts by treating with illllifferencc
mattcrs th':lt, though~ trifling to her, are of gl'cat importance to them.
Her sympathy and approval are precious. An approving glance, a word
of cncouragement 01' commendation, will be like sunshine in their hearts,
often making thc whole day happy." -MH 388.
3. Who is more responsible for Itlle religious education of the chlildren?
Gen. 18:19; Josh. 24:15 (Last part).
NO'1'E: "In a scnsc the father is the priest of the household, laying
upon the family altar the Bloming and evening sacrif~ce. But the
wife anel children should unitc in pr:lyel' and join in the song of praise.
In the mOl'l1i1.lg before hp leaves home for his daily lalxor, let the
father gathcr his children a bout him and, bowing before God, commit
them to the carc of the Fathcr in heavell. When the cares of the day
m'e past, let the family unite 'in offering grateful pra.yer and raising
the song o,f praise, in acknowledgem.ent of divine care during the day."
-MH 392,393.
4. What can mothers do to keep their children from harmful in-
fluences? II John 4-6.
NO'l\E: "Let her kpep cheeTful and bouyant. Instead of spending
cvery moment in endless sewing, make the evening a pleas,ant social
sca,son, a family reunion after the day's duties, Many a mall would
thus be led to choose the suciety of his home before that of the club-
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 house or the saloon. M.any a boy would be kept from the street or the
corner grocer)'. Mall)' a girl woulrl be saved from frivolous, mislearling
associatfLolls. ~rhe illfluen('e of the home would be to parents and
"hildr011 what God designed. il should he, a lifelong hlessing." -MI-I 294.
5. Where should the jqyS of heaven start? When thefre joys are:
flanetified and enobled, how far is heaven from earth? Luke 2:8-14.
NOT.E: "He:w(;11 and earth are HO wider apart tockl~' than when
the shepherrls listened to the :wgel's song. I-Iumnnity is still as much
the object of heaye·n 's ~olicitude as when common men of common
octupationb mot angels :It noonday, and talked with the heavenly
messengl'rs in the vineyn nls nnd the fields . . . " -DA 48.
6. W)hat place should be the appropriate refuge for the y01l11g
people who a·1'e troubled and tempted by the deceitful world?
Matthew 11:28.
1\ O'I']~: "Our homl's shou Id be a place· of refuge for the tempted
,Youth. Man)' there arc who stand at the parting of the ways. Every
influento, every i/lljJ!'ossion, is detannining the choice that shapes
their desti lI.y both here anrl horeafter. Evil invites them. Its l'esorts
nrc malic bright allcl attractive. 'rhey have a welcome for ever)'
(·onler. All about us nre youth who have no home, and many whoso
honl('s ha\'e 110 helpful, uplifting po\\'er, and the youth drift into evil.
'I'ho." an' going do\\'n to ruin with ill the very sharlow of our OWlI (1001'S.
"These youth lIeed n hand stretche(lout to thenl iu sympathy . . . "
-./\ill 354.

7. What Principle fotrbids the discussion of the mistakes and diffi-

culties of the home in the presence of 1fiJ.e young people or O'thers?
Roman~ 12:9-14,

NOTE: " , .. But some who peofess to be Christians talk with

their lleighboUl'~ cOllcel'llillg their home diifiwlties. They relate
their grievances in such a way as to call forth sympathy for them-
selycs; hut it is a great mistake to puur our trouble into the ears of
ol'hel's, esp\lcia Ily wheu llHWy of our grieY:ulces arc manufactured ancl
( l'l;:ist because of our i1'l'eligious life and clefective character. '1'hose'
\\'ho go forth to la)' their private grievances bef"ore others might
bett.er rem~in at home to pray to sunender their perverse will to God,
!to fall on the Ruck mId he broken, to die to self that Jesus may make
1heUL vessels unto honor." -AH 38.
8. Wlln,t is the most elevated science· of all, and in What way !ioes
it guide the feet of lthe yout;h? Provo 11 :30.

9. In our own education and so that vie may a~so properly educat~
OUr childtren what pa,rts of our being should receive equal con-
sider3,tiQn? I Thes. 5: 23.
10. Who is a good example of one w110 was diligent and industrious
and yet received his education in his home? Luke 2:51,52.
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Lellson No, 8 Sabbath, November 25, 1972.
EDUCATION IN THE HOME
ICKY TJ~X'r: Deut. 6:7; Lesson Help: AH 190-194.
1. W~at should be diligently taught to our children? What subject
of utmost importance should be the subjoot of daily study?
Deutero!llom~6:7-9.•~
I uv~ .1«.0 ~ ~ ~
IM-oEM'4'd ~ -,~ ~~ ~
CL-o A?.eI(4~tiJ,,;k ' " ~
NO'!'E: ' "When their chi1dren shaull ask in time to como, 'vVhat mean
the testimonies, and the statutes, and the ;judgments, which the Lord
our God hath eommanded you 9' then the parents were to repeat the
history of God '8 graoious doalings with them-how the Lord h,ad
wrought for their deliverance' that thoy might obey His law-and to
declare to them., 'The Lord, commanded us to do all these statutes,
Ito fear the Lord OUr God, for our good always, that Ho might presorvo
us alive, as it is at t,his day. And it ilhall be our righteousness, if wo
observe to do all these commandments belore the LOjd our God as
He hatl!--comlJ1~n~led us.~" -~p 4~8. ''lUI'' ~~/.il-.. Ie>I/~trflYJ, '
/1n~,{;~ f!""~ " In d.4-t ~,,-~Ih l-tt en <uJ~.1HL1{F.J~ -kJ. ·4.{Y-
2. What words spoken at l\tount Sinai should be made part of our '/"'"
daily conveo:satic;m? DOIll1<. 4:9-13,.) I ? ., .j. ;
,A., /Jo~4t? tfh,~t/;.4 R:u A....o.A/~ 7J,... ~ ~I"'~)"~ L4/ ~ . /
3. What powell' is impar* to~tliestudej)jtwho diligently studies the ~
Word of God,?, eTim.3:).5-17,. .%";ff&'-;&--_A41MJ hv ,8l~7/r~
,!::JtUJivo ...., '-.-.<! '/4 ~ ;r'-
NOT1~: "Such was he trailllng of J\foses ill the lowly cabin home in
Goshen; of Samuel, by the faithful Hannah; of David, in the hill
dwelling at Bethlehem; of Daniel, lJcfore the scenes of the captivity
separated him from thc homc, of his fathors. Such, too, was the
early lifo of Christ at Nazareth; such the training by which tho child
Timothy learned from the lips of his grandmother Lois, and his mother
Eunice (2 'l'imothy 1:5; 3:15), the truths of Holy Writ." -PP 592.
4. For what kind, of usefulness does this knowledge of God's Word
prepare one? JI Timo1thy 3:16,17. r ~ ~ . ~
6I,z,...7W~ ~
""11'tA"""~ ~ P<1~V~~~...-7?t-4?7~"d;
/'
5. Where does the uplifting and restoraition of hmnaflity beJgi.n?~ ~
Wh,at textbook should be the lruIe to safeguard the rights of IthEl.-1/,,4J ~
family, 'the society, and the nations? Deut. 4:39,40. ~...,~t,du?iJ<J~{
~~.~
NOT,I.;: ":'rho restoration and the uplifting of hUlllllnity lJegins in
tho home. ''l'he work of parents underlies every other. Societ.y is com-
posed of families, aml is what the heads of families make it. Out of
the heart are' the issues of life' (Proverbs 4:23); and the heart of
,the community, of the church, and of the nation is the household. The
"'elLbe'ing of society, the success of the church, the prosperit,1; of the /
nfl.tion, depend UIJOlJ home in£Juences." / -..MH 349. ~ ~ ~ K2.J,.-
~~ ~~~/'1k~,;U"ch60 ~~.1!.<!
6. W'halt prominent, historic inllividuaI htid the solid foundation for
e famil~life? Luke ,,2:4~1. f..k.".. ~/'(!~ ~k1.ko 44~
<?V'
~ ~ .w.. A ~ ...u.k.k-:o~l./
NOT : "J esus is OUr example. There are many who dwell w'ith
interest upon the period of His public ministl'y, while they paes un-
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 noticed the teaching of His early yem·s. But it is in His home lifo
that He is tllJl pattern for all children alld youth . . . " -DA 74.
~~~UuJ ek- ~
7. Where did Jesus commence His ministry? What respect did He
show for the new home that was being establ~shed? John 2:1.12.
No.T};: "The SC~'i]Jtures shlte that both Jesus and His disciples
'!Vere called to this marriage feast (at Calla). Christ has given Christians
uo sanction to S':IY when invited to a ma.l'l'iage, We ought not to be
present on so jOy()U$ all occasion. By attending this feast Christ taught
,J ,that He would hnvt' us rejoice with those who do rejoice in the ob-
scrvance of His statutes . . . " -All 100.
8. What did Jesus S?-,y was the basis fOr a solid Chr:istian education
ill the home? Maitt!lew 13:52, ~.~.1;1' ~r
I). When Christ is dwelling in the hear~, w.Il<tt is introduced into
the family? 'What powerful influence is felt in the fam!lly envilron-
men't?
j\O'l'I~: "When Chl'ist is ill the heart, He i~ brought into the family.
The fatlwr and 1lI0ther feel the import:l1lce of living iJJ, obedience to
t1' - I\" I::i irit so that the heHvel~ly angels, who milllster to those
who shaH be heirs of salvation, will minister to them as teachers in
the home, eaucating and training the'llI for the work of teaching their
children. In the home it IS possib e to have a little church which will
honol' :llid glorify the Redeemer." -AH 323.

10, What will religion do and what will it nol~ do?

NO'l'B: "Hollie rcli ion is l'eatly noeded, and our words in the home
should be of a right char.acter, or our testimonies in the church will
amount to nothing. Unless you manifest meekness, kindness, and eour.
I ~ your. home, your religion will be in va~n. If there were JUorc
herne... gelllllno rollglOn, there would he more powcr in the church." -MYP 327.
"Heligion 1lI the hOlllo-\\·!tat lI'ill it 1I0t H<,c,ol\li]llish. It will do
:.. .the very 1V0rk that God designed should be dOlle in every family.
Children wi II be brought up in the nurture and a'dmollition of t.he Lord.
'rhe.\, will be educat.ed :.llId trainod, not to be soeiety devotees, but
Illl'l\l bel'S of the Lord's family." -AH 322.

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Lesson No.9 Sabbath, December 2, 1972.

THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT

]{].ly T]~X'r: Ex. 20:12; Lesson help: PP 308; AH 292_296.
1. What is the promise for children who honor 'their parents? Whalt
is said about the dwelling place of those who ke&p this command·
ment? Ex. 20:12. ~ t:P~ t,?- U~/, 1J~~~<.f!4
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~. Wilat does the apostle Paui say about this cOlnmandment? Eph. :&:i-3.
NO'rB: " . . . I sa II' that Sa tn II had 1J linded the minds of the yuuth
that they could not comprehend thc truths uf God's word. 'l'heir se118i-
hili ties arc su bltmted that they regard not the injunction of the holy
apo1'ltle:
<C 'Childrell, obey your parents in the Lord: for Uris is l'ight.
liunur thy f.ather and mother; which is the first comlllalldmeut with
promise; that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long
o·n the (new) eal'th.' 'Childl'en, obey yOUl' pal'ents in all things: for
this is well pleasing unto the Lord.' Children who dishon.or and
disobey their parents, and disregard thei,' advice and in§!rjfctions, can
have no part in the,)3arth n}ade new / . ;.~; -liT 497. ,IcbI{w",~ ;,fz~_d!A41#4
.4" ../bf.-,~:z,,/r"l4 "'1 /f-l1'n~ J.A'..'7'd-d~ dj/&4t~ N tJt.f.'1[j./
3:-' What do children awe to their palrents? Wlha1t should m01UVa1te,~
the children? Lev. 19 :32. ~ '(jj;;y.--.a-r,,;ye fah<:k!l./
NO'l'E: "Children shonld feel that they ·:.Ire indebted to their parents,
whu have watched over them in infancy and nursed them ill sickness.
'rhey should realize that their parents have suffered much anxiety on
t,heir account. Especially have conscientious, godly parents felt the
deepest interest that their children should take a right ('OUl'se. As they
have seell faults in their children, how heavy have heen their hearts.
If the children who caused those hearts to acho could see the effec.t of
their course, t,hey would certaill1y relent. If they. could see their
mother's tears and hear her prayel's to God ill their behalf, if they
could listen to her suppressed and broken sighs, their hearts would
feel, aiI'd they would speedily confess their ''.'rongs and ,ask to be , /
forgiven . . . " -IJT 395,396. ~~J,.,r,,~~~Ak~;"'~:II/,'14fM_.A~
."..~~~A .4J'2-rl"1 - d
4. Why has Satan directed s ecml effort to dillliniBh ilie reverence
..
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that ch'ildren should have for God and the respect that .they ~/1"".
should~J1ave toward. their Barents? ~l}a. 3:4,5; Ecc. 10:16. ttI'~/~JiZ.;;../Pt~:
. v.........-/"'.
.cICIt"l'. 1'4.;H~/ if-(-"/ P4 .n.#.. "-7 u<~7nu~'-;;? ~4Ttff4..ob~ft'7-r~4-<­
NO'l'E: "Satan { enmity a.gainst Gg,cr's 1(;"1' had impelled him tu war
against every precept of the Decalogue. To the gre.at prinriple of love
and loyalty to God, the Father of aU, the principle of filial love and
obedience i8 closely Telated. Contempt for parental .authority will suon
lead to contempt for the authority of God. Hence Satan's efforts to
lesson the obligation of the fifth commandment . . . " -pp 337.

5. Why did Satan become a murderer from the beginnirlg? What did
he wish to do to place himself above God? 1$a. 14:12.14.
6. What punishment d,id Satan receive for his daring rebellion against
Ithe autholrity of God? lsa. 14:15,16.
7. What terrible conflict has been going on since that time? 'What
is the reason? Against whom is Ithe final battle direc1ced? Rev.
12:12,17.
No'rE: "From the very beginning of the great controversy in heavcn
it has been Satan's purpose to overthrow thc law of God. It was to
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and tliough he was cast out of heay!'n he has continued the same w,u,
fare upon the earth, '1'0 deceive men, and thus lead them to transgress
God's Jaw, is the object which he has steadfastly pursued. Whether
this be accomplished by casting aside the law altogether, or by rejecting
one of its precepts, the result will be ultimately the same; "
-GC 582.
8. Why does Satan especially try to deceive the 'youth? I John 2:14
.J (last palrt); II 'Dim. 2: 2'1-23 .
N,OTE: "W'here there is a lack of home religion, a profession of faith
is valueless .. ' Many are deceiving themselves by thinking that the
character will be transformed at the coming of Christ, but there will
he no conversion of heart at His appearing. Our defects of character
must be repented of, 'and through the grace of Christ we must oveL
eome them while probation shall last. This is the place for fitting up
for the famil)' above." -All 319.
9. Where will the young people be sent w1ho are educated accolrding
to the plans of God? Gen. 45:7,8; Rom. 10:14-,15.
NOTE: "With such an :ll'my of workers as our youth, rightly trained,
might furnish, how soon thl' messRge of a r.rucifierl, risen, anrl soon-
coming Saviour might be carried to 'thl' whole world! How soon might
the em} come-the end of suffering and sOrrow and sin! .. " -Ed. 271.

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Lesson No. 10 Sabbath, December 9, 1972.

OBLIGATIONS OF THE CHILDREN TO THEIR PARENTS

KEY TEXT: Provo 4:20,21; Lesson help: MYP 325,328.

1. How was the £if·th ~ommandment emphasized in 'the teachi-Il!;('

of M(),~es? Beside the promise what else iis attached to this
J commandment? Lev. 19:1.3; Deut. 27:16.
NOTE: I" Parenls are entitled to a degree of love amI respect which
.is due to no othcr person. God Himself, \\'110 has placer} upon them
.:1. rcsponsibility for thr souls committed to tl'eir charge, has ordaineil
that ·dmill.g- the earli~'r yl'ars of life, parents shall stand in the place
of nod io thrir ehildren. Am} he who rojects the rightful authority
of his p:lrl'uts is rcj(wting the authority of God. 'l'he fifth commandment'
requirl's childrl'n not onl? to yielr} respect, suhmission, and obadi!'ncc
to t.hrir parcnt.s, hut :l1so to give t.h!'m lovc and tenderncss, to lighten
their carcs. to gnard their rrputatioll, and to succor and comfort them
iT'. old a.gp, It. also pnjoins respect for ministcrs and rulcrs aml for
all ot.hcrs to whom God ha.s delegater} ·authority." -pp R08.
2. What instruction is given for children in Iregard to their parent.;;?
What time is specifically mentioned? Provo 23:22; Col 3:20.
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 NO'l'E: " . . . Children who dishonor and disobey their parents, lind
disregard t.heir advice and jnstrurtioH~, cnn hn\"o no part in te;e earth
made new. 'l'he purified new earth will be no place for the rebelliou!,
the 'd'iso]wdient, the ungrateful, SOlil or daughter. Unless SUCII learn
·obedience and submissiGn here, they will never learn it.; the peaee
of t.he ransomed will not he marred by rlisohedient, unruly, ullsubmissive
children. No comm·andment. breaker ean inherH the kingdom of hel\,von.
Will all the yout.h pleasl' rea'd the fifth eommandment . . . " -IT
497,498.
3. W!hat are some of the blessings eonferred upon children who are
obedient to their parents? Prov. 4 :20.22.
NOTE: "'" The Holy Spirit works with t.hose who will be worked,
molds those who \,-ill he molded, fashions those who will he fashioned.
Givl' ~'oU1'sl'lves t.he eulture of spiritunl t.houghts anil holy MJIlmunings.
You have seell hut thl' first I',ays of the early dn"'n of his glory . . . "
-ME 503.
4. What joy and pl;e-asure is given to the parents by Ithe wise son
who has hearkened to thelir instruction? Provo 15:20 (first part);
10:1 (fil1St part>.
NOTE: 'I'hl' Lonl snys to tIl(' young, 'My SOll, Give me thine heflrt.'
'I'he 811"ioul' of the world loves to havl' childl'!'ll ':lIld youth givl' their
hl'fll'ts to Him. 'I'hl'rl' may ll(' n largl' nl'my of ehilrlrcll wllo shall Iw
founrl fait.hfll1 to Gorl, hl'cnusr thry "'nll, in thl' light, pvrn as Christ
is in the light. The~' will lovl' thr Lord .Jesus, anrl it will he their
delight to ple:lsc Him. 'J'hl'y will not bp impntipnt jf reproYN1; hut
will mfll<c glar1 thp heart of fnt.hl'r nll<1 mothrr h~' thpil' kindness, their
patienec, their wiHingllpss to rIo all they Call in helping to hear the
hurd ens of ilaily life . . . " -MYP 333.
5. What are some of the conditions described by the apostle Pa.ul
that would exist in the last days? II Tim 3:1·3·.

NO'l'E: "'I'll(' Bible declares t.hnt hefol'e the coming of thl' Lorrl
tlll!!'l' will pxist :l stntp of religious r1ce.l('nsion similar t.o thnt. in the
first Cl'ntmies. (2 'I'im. 3:1.5; 1 Tim. 4:1 f]uoterl). Sat:\11 will work
'with all powcr :ll1rl signs nm1 lying wonders, :lJ;d with all r1ee.eivnllll'nesi;
of U111'ightl'ou~lless.' AmI nil thnt 'r(,Cl'iveil not the love of thl' truth.
that. they might he sl1ved,' "'ill hc left t·o a('cept 'strong delusion, that
they should helieve n 1ip." 2 'J'hessalonimls 2:fJ-11. When this stat.e
(If 1l1lgorllinpss shall b(' l'('achpil, thl' saml' results will follow ns in the
fi.rst centuries." -GC 444.

6. Do these sins which are becoming so prevalent in 't·he world, also

affect the chuJrch? What is said of m.en living in :this last gener-
,a.tion? IT Tim. 3:5,7.

NO'I'E: "Vie nl'(' living in perilous times, when thosp who profr~s
to lo\'l' nad ohe~' Gorl rlPllY Him in their (lail~' livps. (2 Tilll. :l:2_5 ,eluotl'll).
Gncl rlors not want yon to l)p fonnel mnon/; this e1l1ss, elp:'!1' youth, In
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 hiB word you mlty learn how to shun these evils and in the elld be over-
comers . . . " -lIIYP 1\-17.
7. What was the purpose of God When He inspired Malachi Ito recOird
V'er~es5 and 6, of chapter 4? What important work is vitally neces·
sary in these last da.ys? Mal. 4:5,6.
NOTE: " . . . Here the prophet describes the charncter of the work.
Il'hose who nre to prepare the way for the second coming of Christ are
TepI'esented by faithful Elijah, as John cnme in the spirit of Elijah
J
to ]Jl'epnl'e the way for CIll'ist's first ndvent. The gl'cnt sub:nd of reform
is to he agit.nterl, anrl t.he public mind is to bC' stirl'C'!l ...• ' -3T 62.
8. Wha,lt was the work of .John the Baptist in this regard? For what
was he appealing? Luke 1: 1j&,17.
9. What young people in the Bib1le ca,n serve a,s examples fo,r our youth?
w;hat may be learned today flI:om 'those who have gone before?
a) .Joseph, Gen. 39:2,3;
c) Josiah, II Chron. 34:1~;
b) The little girl in the houie of Naaman, II Kings 5 :1.5;
d) Daniel, Dan. 1: 8;
e) Ruth, Ruth 1:16;
f) Timothy, II Tim. 1 :5; 30:14,15.
10. Wha1t boy was a good example of perfect obedience to his parents?
Luke 2:51,52.
NOTE: "Jesus is our example, .. The Saviour condescended to pov-
erty, that He might teach how closely, we in a humble lot may walk
with God. HI' lived to please, lIonor, and glorify His Father in the
common things of life.. His work began in consecrating t.he lowly tradll
of the craftsmen who t.oE fOf their daily brend. He was doing God's
sC'fvice just ,:IS mueh when laboring at the car]Jenter's IJC'neh as when
working miracles fo·1' the multitude. Every youth who follows Christ's
C'xnmple of faithfulness and oberlience in His lowly home may claim
those words spoken of Him by the Fnther through the Holy Spirit,
'Behold My Sen'nnt, whom I upholrl; Mine Elect, in ,,,hom My soul
<lC'liglltC'th.' I~n. 42:1" -DA 74.
11. In the hour of His extreme agony, for whom did Jesus manifest
particular concell'll? To whose care did He entnlst her? How did
this one respond to the charge? John 19:26,27.

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 Lesson No. 11 Sabbath, December 16, 1972.

PRAYER IN THE HOME

KEY 'rEx'r: 1's.5:3; Lesson Help: AH 517.521.
1. What lesson may be learned from 'the patriarchs in their servilce
to God? What did tlJ1ey erect from place to place and whelre they
met with God? Gen. 8:20; 12:7; 35:14.
NOTE: "Ahrallfl.1l1.,' the friplld of God,' set us a worthy example. His
\\-as n life of prayer. Whercver hc pitched his tent, elosp beside it wns
set up his altar, c·alling nil within his encampment to the morning and
evening sacl·ifice. When his tent was removed, the altar remained.
III following yenrs, there werc those nmong the roving Canann'it.es
who received iust.ruetion f1'om Ahrah,am; nnd whenever Olle of these
came to that nltar, he knell' who had been the1'c before him; and
when hc had pitched his tent, he repnired the altln, and there '1'01"
shipped the living Go,1." -PI' 128.
2. What does the Psalmist say eoncerning his custom of worship?
How did he feel abou't these times? Ps. 55:17; 84:1-4.

NO'l'E: "Yon hnve not zen-lously performed your duty to your childl·Pll.
Yon have not d('voted sufficient time to fmnil~' pra:y!et·, nnd you hnve
not rl'qnired thc presencc of the entirl' household. " -2'1' 701.

3. FOllowing the example of 'the Psalmist and of Daniel, what reo

sponsibil!ity rests upon parents eoneelrning morning and evening
worship in the family? Daniel 6: 10 ~ .~~ ~. /~

NOTE: "And yd., in this time of fearful peril, soml' who profess to
be Christians have no falllily worship. 'rhey do not honor God in the
home: 'rhey 110 not taeh their chi](lrl'll toll)vc and fern Him .. ,"
-7'1' 42,
" . . . The meaning of "husband" is house band. All mem])Ns
of the family el'ntp1' in the fafliQi,. He is the lawma.ker, illustrating in
his own manly he-:U'ing the sterner virtues, energy, integ1'ity, honesty,
patiencc. coui'age, diligencc, amI prartical usefulness. "rhe father is
ill one SCIISI' the priest of tlJ(' household, layiJlg upon the altaI' of God
the morning and evening sacrifire. The wife and "hil,lrell shoul,l bl'
'encour'~gcd to unite i}l this offering and also to engage in the song of
praisl'. MOl'lling and evenillg the father, as priest of the household.
shaull] confpsR to Go,l tIll' sins committed hy himself and his chil,lrcn
throngh the day. Those sillS IYhirh hav(' romc to his knowledge, an,]
also thosp \\'hich aJ'e secret, of which God's eye alonc haR tal(en (log'-
ni7i~ncl', should 111' confessed. This rule of nrtion, zealously carried
out hy the fathpJ' \\'h011 he is present. OJ' h~' tlH' mother whell hI' is
ah~l'nt, will rl'sult in hlessings to the family," -2I'l' 701.
4. What example did JeRllg give coneel'llling pra,ye'r? W'hat was IfiI
instmetion and how did He put this into practiee? Malt,. 6:5,6: 14:23.
itt. I tJ.A4~ d('(A ) ~n?" ~,c is .u~ -6~& /.t'-flv
.:t.tf.!!:1;;'7 'l/ it;

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NOTE: "'rhe hearts of the listening dis~iples were deeply moved.
'rhe;' had marked how often He spent long hoUl'S ~i!I_solitude in com-
munion with His Father. His days were passed~iIf miniStry to the
nowds that pressed upon him, and in ullveiling the treacherou~
~ophistry uf the rabbis, and this ineessant labor often left Him sO
utterly wearied thaL His mother alrd brothers. ,!wd even His disciples,
had feared that His life would be sacrificed, But as He returned
from the hnurs of prayer that closed the toilsome day, they marked the
look of peace upon His f,ace, the sense of refreshment that seemed to
l.,en'Rde His presenCle. It was from hours spent with God that He
came forth, morning by mo,rning, to bri.ng_t1le-lig~1l.t of heaven to men .. "
-MB 102.
5. Which men are recdl'ded in t ~ e
Scri t,ures as being men of regular
praY,er? Dan._~:10; 9:3,4; Acts :11;' 10:9/'-;"A/Rc ~ A ~ ~
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KOTE: "In every family thcrc should be ':1 fix'ed time' for llIo~lIing
:wi! evening worship .. ," 7T 43.
6. 'WIhen Hannah was in deep distress what did she do? Wliat was the
consequence? I Sam. 1: 12..17,20. I
Nor1'~I<J: ,r r H:uLJlah uttere'd no reproach. '1'he burden which she could
share \\~ith no earthly friend she cast upon God. Earnestly she pleaded
that He would t,akc a\\'a)' her reproach and grant her the precious gift
of a son to nurture and train for Him " - P P 570.
7. What plromise did she make to God? How did she fulfill her
vow? I Sam, 1 :10,11,240{28.
NO'1'E: "Prom Shiloh, Hannah quietly returIled to her home at
Hamah, leaving the c,hild Samuel to be trained for service in the house
of God, under the instruction of the high p.riest. Prom the earliest
,1a\\'n of intellect she had taught her son to love and reverence God
:l1ld to regard himself as the Lord's. By every familial' object sur-
rounding him she had sought to lead Ids thoughts ujJ to the Creator.
When separated from her child, thc faithful mother's solicitudc did
lIot ceasc. Every day he was the subject of her prayers . . . " -pp 572.
S. When Israel was menaced by the enemy what did King Jehosaphat
do? In what w'onderful manner did the Lord reward the tirus't placed
ill Him? II Ohron. 20:12,17.23.
9. What did the Psalmist sajy a,bout having iniquity in the heart when
making prayer? What will ~ 'the respons'e from the Lord? P's. 66:18;
John 9:31~ "hi ¥a4-0tJ4't:aP4-f'e.o
10. What does the apostle Ja.mes say about the pl'aye!r of faith? Whose
prayer is pleasinlg to God? Jas.5:15; 1:6,7.
11. What assurance is given by' .:fes,us H~mself to anyone who prays in
faith? Mat. 21:22; Mark 11:24.
!.lesson .No. 12· .Sabba1th, December 23, 1972.

THE HOME AND THE SABBATH SCHOOL

l(]~Y '1' Flx'r: Johu 5:30; I,esson Help: AH 188,189.

1. What should be the major devotional help for all workers in the
home and the Sabbath Slchool? John 5:39; : I Thes. 5:17.
w~k~~, ,. '.
2. 'W'hat should all parents do diligently, not only to help tb,e children
but also tlh,emselves to become famillalr with the word of God?
Proverbs 8':4-6. '

~o'rE: "'rhe Sabhath school affords,' to ,pll-rents and children a

precious opportunity for the study of G,od's word. ,But in order to gain
that beuefit which they should gain in the Sabbath school, both parents
Hnd ehildren should devote time to the study of the lesson, seeking to
obtain a thorough knowledge of the facts presellted, and also of the
fJpirituHl truths which these facts are designed to teach. 'We should
especially impress upon the minds 'of the young the importance of seeking
the fuJI siglilficance of the scripture under consideration. " -CSW
41.

3,. Wha,t should be the religious duty fOir both parent,s and chtildren
:toget!ler on behalf of the Sabbath school? Prov. 8:33. . /~~ ;- /.
~ ? d ~-19 I ~~/-4'~&IO i -y~.eto ~~=~ :P?-
Norl'B: "Par'cnts set Il'part a little time each day for the study of
tho Sahb'ath schOOl lessoll with your children. Give up the social visit
if nced be, rather than sacrifiee the hour devoted to the precious lossons
of sacred history. Paronts, as well as' chilc1J'OlI, will receive benefit
from "this study. Let the more important. passages of ScriptUl'e COIL
lIocted with the lesson be committed to memOry, not as a tRsk, but as
It privilege. Though at first the memory nuiy .he defeCtive, it will gain
by exercise, so that after a time you will ,delight tI\US to treasure up
tire .precious wQrds of tl'Uth. And the habit will I,'rove a mosi;.. valuable
aid to religious growth,'~' .,.' CSW 41,4·2.~ 11M ~~~v4
,__ 4.:-~14"d.R~- . '17 .
4. What admonition is given in tlfe ~pdrit of Prophecy concerning
activity on the Sabbath beside the study of the Bible? .Tob 27:11;
'Ps.'19:1. ~~~,.~vr4.~R;n
NQ,l'B: "During a portion of the day, aJI' should have an opportunity
'tlo be out o1'._c10.0rs. ,How can chilul'en ,reeeive a llIore co,rrect knowledge
of God, and their minds be bette I' impressed, than in spen'ding a portion
uf their tillle out of doors, not in play, but in compauy with their
parents? Let their young minds be assoeiated with God in the lleautiful
scenery of natme, let theil"attention be called to the tokens of His love
to man in His created works, and they' will be attracted and interestcd.
'l'hey will not be in danger of associating the character of God with
everything that is stern and severe; but as they view the beautiful
things which He has created for the ha.ppiness of mun, they will be
led to regard Him as a tender, loving Father . . . " -2J.T 583,584.
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5. Wha't influence will be exerted on the youth by Sabbath schools
that are well organized and properly conducted? Plrov. 22:17-49.
NO'!'E: "V cry much call lie done for the eduea tiou and moral and
rcligiom traiulllg of our youth by well-organized, properly eoudueted
Sabbath schools. Tim(' and attention should be given to this branch
o.f thc work; for its importance ill its iufluenec upou our yout~ .. I.
~~~~~(~.,~SW lOh/'~Z~~~ -~
6. Wllat m6thod should ~ y fue familly fdr Bible study?
.' What advantage may be 'taken of the spare moments so of1l&n
wasted? Provo 23:23; Mat. 13:44. ..sd ~ .-.....~ ~
NO'l'E: 'J Observe systcm in the study of the Seripturcs in your
families. Neglect anyth iug of a tcmporal natme; dispense with all
unneeessar;y sewing nud with ueedless provision for the table, but be
sure t.Iuif the soul is fe(l with the ]ncad of life. It is impos'llible to
estimate t,he good rcsults of olie hour or even half an hour each day
devoted iu a cheerful, social maImer to the word of God . . . "
CSW 42.
7. If visitors should arrive at the home a-t the time appointed for
WOIr$ip and Bib'1e study, should we "Postpone or in'terrnpt it to
visit with them, or wha-t should be done? PiS. 137:6; II Tim. 2:12
(last part). .
NO'!'.!!;: " . . . Do 1I0t break up your homc clnss for callers or visitors.
H they cOllie iu during the exercise, iuvitc them to take part in it .. "
-CSW 43.
"It is a (lenial of Uhrist to make ]>rc[.laratiou for visitors which
requi,'cs time thn t rightly belongs to the Lol'll. Iu this we commit
1'0 li bery of God. ' , --Qfl' 343.

8. What good chance to witness to the visitors should be taken on

such occasions? What should also be afforded to the visitOrS?
Numben 15:14.
NO'l'.E: " . . . If t.hey (visitors) come ill during thc cxercise, invito
·them to take part iu it. Let it he seell that you consider it more im.
portant t·o obtain a knowledge of God's \l'ord th:l,ll to secure the gain
or pleas~re.s of the ,»o)'ld. ': ,,;,:-pS~ 43. (Parenthesis su~p'cd). .6 #/..
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9. 'What opportunity; does the Sabbatl1: school offer to the oung people
to faithfully study the Sclrip1tures? What instruction given by the
prophet Isaiah is appropriate in this regard? Isa. 34:116.
11.'0'1']0;: '')'1'ho student of thc Sabbath School &hould be ill earnest,
shoul<1 <lig deep and search with the greatest care for the precious
gems of trutl1 contained in thc w~eldy lessons. The privileges and
opportunities which thcy liO\\' have of becoming inteUigent in regard
to the 5criptures should not he ueglected. God would have those who
l),l'ofess to be His followers thoroughly furnished with proof of the
doetrincs of His word. Whcn and where can this be better obtained
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thall ill youth at the Sa.bbath s0hool1 Parents should in no caso treat
this matter indifferently." --C8W 22.
10. Wjhat comlIi/3ndaJtion given by the apostle Paul, afltelr he had ob.
served the experience and willing selfdenia·l of one of his young
helpers, should be. sought by all young people? n Tim. 3·:14-17.

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Lesson No. 13 sabbath, Decembe·r 30, 1972.

THE HOME AND THE FORMATION OF CHARACTER

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1. W;hat should be in ~ver home as the basis of true cha.racter
building? What part does the Law of God play in the molding
of character? Ps, 119:33,34; 19:7; Deut. 11:8,9.
NOTE: "In every gentll'Ution and in every la,lId the true fonlldatioll
and pattcrn for chal'3cter buildilLg havtl been the same. rrhe divinc
law, 'Thou shalt love thc Lord thy God with all thy heart; . . . and
thy neighbour as thyself' (Luke 10: 27), the great principle made
ma;n'ifest in the charac.ter and life of our Saviour, is the only secure
foundation and the only SUre guide," -Ed. 228,229.
2. WlIo is responsible for the molding of character during childhood?
Dent. &:20,.21;' 4:9,10.
NO'l'E: ".l<~athers and mothers should carefully ani! prayerfully study
the characters of tlleir children. They should seek to repress and Te-
stTain those traits that are too prominent, and to encourage others
which may be deficient, thns, securing hannOll'ious development. This
is no light matter. /rhe father may not consider it a great sin to neg.
lect the training of his chil'dren; but thus docs God regard it. Chl'istian
parOllts.,:pecd a thorough cOilVeraioll uP9JL tIlis subject . . . " -FE 66.
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3. What is the t~rue objective to b'e reached in character building?
Eph, 4:13; I John 2:1 (first part),3,6; Prov. 6:20;2,2.

NOTE: ".True education does not ignore the value of scientific

knowledge 01' literary acquirements; b~t above information it values
power; above power, goodness; above intellectual a'cquirements, char-
acter. 'rhe world docs not so much need lllen of great intellect as
of lIoble character. It needs men in whom ability is controlled by stead_
fnst principle.
" 'Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore get wisdom.' 'The
tongue of the wise Hseth knowledge al'ight.' Proverbs 4:7; 15:2.
True educat-ioll imparts this wisilom. It teaches the best use not only
of one l.lut of all our pO"'ers and acquirements. 'Thus it covers the
whole circle of obligation-to vUl'selves, to the world, and to God.'
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4, What part does obedience play in the fOrmatio,n of character?
What example did the apostle Paul use to stress this importance
When wrfting to the Hebrew lYelievers? Heb. 5:8; 0'01. 3:20.
NOTE: "One of the firsl' lessons a child needs to learn is the lesson
of obedience. Before he is old enough to reason, ho lllay he taught to
(·bey. By gentle, pel'sLstellt effort, the habit should be established.
Thus, to a great degree, may be prevented those later conflicts between
will and authOJ'ity that ao so much to create alienntion and bitterness
toward parents and teachers, and too often resistance of all authority,
human and elivine." -Eel. 287.
5, What cannot be ignored jf tirue cducaltion ijS to be obtained?
Ps. 111:10; Romans 12:1,2.
6. W'hat otther 'important characteristic will be attained through
a ·true education? What will l:Je the reward? I C'or. 4:2; Mat.
25:21,23,
7. W'hat joy will the parents have when they have faithfully dis-
charged their duty i~lringing up th~ir children in the paths of
the Lord? PrOVo 22Q;1 29:17; I8a. 49:25 (last part).
NorrB: ",Vith ;joy unut.ternhle, pnrents see the crown, the ]'obe,
the hnrp, givell to their ehildrel'. 'I'he e1nys of hope anr1 fenr nr,'
cnele'l. i'l'he ~eed sown with tears n11(l prayel's mny hnY(,\ seemed
to br sown 'ill vain, but their hnrve~t is ]'eapecl "'ith ;joy nt last, 'rheir
ehil,lrcll hnvc h('ell rcclep1l1ec1, Fat.]H')'S, mothc1's, shnll t.he voices of your
chilclrpn swcll the song of gladness in that dny?" -CG 569,
8, What virtues are essential to enable parents to be successful in
their efforts lto train their children properly?
a) Love Jer, 31 :3.
b) Sacrifice, Malt. 13: 45,46.
c) Dedication, Mat, 20: 28,
9. When Jesus comes for His people wihat will they want to say?
'W'hat will they also want 'to be able to say When asked cone-erning
the children en1trusted to them for training? Isa. 25:9; He'b,
2:13; Isa, 8:18,

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