A Place Called Oakwood

21 Timeless Lessons From Ellen White's Counsel to Oakwood

1. Providential Beginnings: God is responsible for our origins. PCO 163.1

2. Divine Destiny: God has a definite plan for our future. PCO 163.2

3. God's Property: We belong to God and He has claims on us. PCO 163.3

4. Personal Spirituality: Above all else, cultivate a personal relationship with Jesus. PCO 163.4

5. Improve Talents: Improve and develop your God-given talents for His use. PCO 163.5

6. Sterling Example: We are to be examples of what God can do. PCO 163.6

7. Good Leadership: Individuals of spirituality and resolve should lead our institution. PCO 163.7

8. Active Recruitment: Students and workers should seek to recruit others to our institution. PCO 163.8

9. High Standards: Our schools should maintain and enforce godly standards. PCO 163.9

10. Agricultural Activity: Working with nature will improve character. PCO 163.10

11. Christian Economy: God's people should know when to spend money, when to save money, and when to give money. PCO 163.11

12. Practical Trades: Each student should learn a trade that can generate income and increase usefulness. PCO 163.12

13. Excellence Upkeep: God's institution should be lovely and well-maintained. PCO 163.13

14. Persevering Sacrifice: Despite hardships and setbacks in life, persevere. PCO 163.14

15. People Assistance: If it is in your power to help your fellow human beings, do it. PCO 163.15

16. Christian Success: Trust God and do your best and you will be successful. PCO 163.16

17. Soul Salvation: Let your life-work be the salvation of souls. PCO 163.17

18. Financial Solvency: Strive to be institutionally sufficient. PCO 163.18

19. Charitable Interdependence: Work with other people of faith to accomplish mutual goals. PCO 163.19

20. Enduring Character: Develop spiritual habits and principles. PCO 163.20

21. Focused Determination: Never, ever give up. PCO 163.21