Evils of Lax DisciplineBrethren C and D did not bring that relief to the cause at ----- that they should have brought. Had they both taken hold humbly, in the fear of God, and persevered in well-doing both in the church and the office, they would have been a great blessing to the work of God. Had they felt their accountability to God for the training and discipline of their children they would have been worthy examples to others. These children needed not only the education acquired at school, but home training also, that their mental and moral powers might be developed in due proportion, each having the requisite exercise. The physical, mental, and spiritual capabilities should be developed in order to form a properly balanced character. {4T 197.3}

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Brødrene C og D afhjælper ikke problemerne i ___ som de burde have gjort. Havde de begge taget ydmygt fat, i Guds frygt og begge vedholdt gode gerninger i menigheden og på kontoret, ville de have været en stor velsignelse for Guds arbejde. Havde de følt et ansvar over for Gud og opdraget og oplært deres børn, ville de have været værdige eksempler for andre. Disse børn behøvede ikke blot skoleuddannelse, men også hjemmeopdragelse, så deres mentale og moralske styrke kunne udvikles tilstrækkeligt, at de hver især kan udfolde sig. De fysiske, mentale og åndelige (198) evner bør udvikles for at danne en god velafbalanceret karakter.