Ellen Chat Conversation

Ellen White taught that the primary goal of education is the development of character, stating that "the great object to be secured should be the proper development of character, that the individual may be fitted rightly to discharge the duties of the present life and to enter at last upon the future, immortal life" (4T 418). She viewed education as a process that prepares individuals not only for success in this world but for the "society of the pure and holy hereafter" (CCh 190.6). According to her writings, true education is holistic, encompassing more than just academic study. She explained that "proper education includes not only mental discipline, but that training which will secure sound morals and correct deportment" (CG 293.2). This training should begin in "the babyhood of the child" because the mind is most impressionable at that stage (6MR 49.1). She emphasized that "the early education of youth shapes their characters both in their secular and in their religious life" (CG 297.1), making it essential for education to "exalt sacred things, and encourage pure devotion for God" (CG 538.2). Furthermore, Ellen White advocated for practical and manual training as a vital component of a student's development. She noted that because it trains youth in "habits of industry" and . She believed that every "grain of knowledge" gained should enable students to "understand better [their] own capabilities, and to use [their] powers to the glory of God" (13MR 145.3). For practical application, this means that education is a lifelong pursuit of excellence and service. Even those already engaged in professional work, such as ministers, to ensure they possess the "cultivation, refinement, and nobility of soul" necessary for their high calling (2TT 229). In summary, Ellen White saw education as a solemn work of character building that requires "painstaking effort and patient application" to prepare individuals to be a blessing to their fellow men and to God (13MR 145.3). --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the role of parents in early education? • How does manual training benefit a student's character development? • What is the connection between education and preparing for the ministry? --- 📚 **hundreds of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=%22education%22+%22training)