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9861 Homeward Bound, p. 274.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The Saviour’s early years are more than an example to the youth. They are a lesson, and should be an encouragement, to every parent.. .. There is no more important …
9862 Homeward Bound, p. 275.1 (Ellen Gould White)
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.— Matthew 5:16 .
9863 Homeward Bound, p. 275.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The first work of Christians is to be united in the family. Then the work is to extend to their neighbors nigh and afar off. Those who have received light are …
9864 Homeward Bound, p. 278.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Parents are to make the religion of Christ attractive by their cheerfulness, their Christian courtesy, and their tender, compassionate sympathy; but they …
9865 Homeward Bound, p. 279.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Most men and women have acted in entering the marriage relation as though the only question for them to settle was whether they loved each other. But they …
9866 Homeward Bound, p. 280.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Especially does responsibility rest upon the mother. She, by whose lifeblood the child is nourished and its physical frame built up, imparts to it also mental …
9867 Homeward Bound, p. 281.5 (Ellen Gould White)
There is a God above, and the light and glory from His throne rests upon the faithful mother as she tries to educate her children to resist the influence of …
9868 Homeward Bound, p. 282.5 (Ellen Gould White)
But, fathers, do not discourage your children. Combine affection with authority, kindness and sympathy with firm restraint. Give some of your leisure hours …
9869 Homeward Bound, p. 284.5 (Ellen Gould White)
For some reason many parents dislike to give their children religious instruction. They leave them to pick up in Sabbath school the knowledge they should …
9870 Homeward Bound, p. 285.5 (Ellen Gould White)
In the home the foundation is laid for the prosperity of the church. The influences that rule in the home life are carried into the church life; therefore church duties should first begin in the home.
9871 Homeward Bound, p. 286.1 (Ellen Gould White)
I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.— 2 Timothy 1:5 .
9872 Homeward Bound, p. 287.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Fathers and mothers, each morning and evening gather your children around you, and in humble supplication lift the heart to God for help. Your dear ones are …
9873 Homeward Bound, p. 288.1 (Ellen Gould White)
But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.— Matthew 5:44 .
9874 Homeward Bound, p. 288.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Love is a plant of heavenly growth, and it must be fostered and nourished. Affectionate hearts, truthful, loving words, will make happy families and exert an elevating influence upon all who come within the sphere of their influence.. . .
9875 Homeward Bound, p. 289.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Home is to be the center of the purest and most elevated affection. Peace, harmony, affection, and happiness should be perseveringly cherished every day, until …
9876 Homeward Bound, p. 290.5 (Ellen Gould White)
When children have unbelieving parents, and their commands contradict the requirements of Christ, then, painful though it may be, they must obey God and trust the consequences with Him.. . .
9877 Homeward Bound, p. 291.5 (Ellen Gould White)
These are guests whom it will lay on you no great burden to receive. You will not need to provide for them elaborate or expensive entertainment. You will need …
9878 Homeward Bound, p. 292.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Our time here is short. We can pass through this world but once; as we pass along, let us make the most of life. The work to which we are called does not require wealth …
9879 Homeward Bound, p. 293.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The most valuable rules for social and family relationships are to be found in the Bible. There is not only the best and purest standard of morality but the …
9880 Homeward Bound, p. 294.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Each morning consecrate yourselves and your children to God for that day. Make no calculation for months or years; these are not yours. One brief day is given …