The Power of a Happy Disposition Continual association with inferiors in age and mental training tends to make the teacher tenacious of his rights and opinions, and leads him to guard jealously his position and dignity. Such a spirit is opposed to the meekness and humility of Christ. A neglect to cherish these graces hinders advancement in the divine life. Many thus build barriers between themselves and Jesus, so that His love cannot flow into their hearts, and then they complain that they do not see the Sun of Righteousness. Let them forget self and live for Jesus, and the light of heaven will bring gladness to their souls. {CT 232.3}

Styrken ved en god forvaltning
Stadig omgang med mennesker af lavere alder og mental oplæring gør at læreren holder mere fast ved hans rettigheder og meninger, og får ham til at vogte sin position og værdighed mere nidkært. En sådan ånd er imod Kristi sagtmodighed og ydmyghed. Forsømmes disse nådegaver forhindres en vækst i det guddommelige liv. Mange opbygger derved barrierer mellem dem selv og Jesus, så at Hans (233) kærlighed ikke kan flyde ind i deres hjerter, og så beklager de sig over at de ikke kan se Retfærdighedens Sol. Lad dem glemme selvet og leve for Jesus, og himlens lys vil bringe glæde i deres sjæle.