To make the possession of worldly honor or riches our ruling motive is unworthy of one who has been redeemed by the blood of Christ. It should rather be our aim to gain knowledge and wisdom that we may become better Christians, and be prepared for greater usefulness, rendering more faithful service to our Creator, and by our example and influence leading others also to glorify God. Here is something real, something tangible—not only words, but deeds. Not only the affections of the heart, but the service of the life, must be devoted to our Maker. {CT 49.2}

(49) Fremstilles den sande natur og uddannelsens formål forkert, ledes mange ind i alvorlige og endog skæbnesvangre vildfarelser. Fremstilles uddannelsens natur og formål forkert, er der blevet ledt mange ind i alvorlige og endog skæbnesvangre fejltagelser. En sådan fejltagelse sker når hjertet eller principperne ikke er med, for at få en forstandsmæssig dannelse, eller når evige interesser overses i et ivrigt ønske for timelig fremgang.