Ministry of the Home
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The restoration and uplifting of humanity begins in the home. The work of parents underlies every other. Society is composed of families, and is what the heads of families make it. The well-being of society, the success of the church, the prosperity of the nation, depend upon home influences.
Multitudes long for a better life, but they lack courage and resolution to break away from the power of habit. For those who do reform, how bitter the struggle to regain their manhood! And all their life long, *in a shattered constitution, *a wavering will, *impaired intellect, and *weakened soul power, many reap the harvest of their evil sowing. How much more might be accomplished if the evil were dealt with at the beginning! This work rests, in a great degree, with parents.
Our homes should be a place of refuge for the tempted youth. Many there are who stand at the parting of the ways. Every influence, every impression, is determining the choice that shapes their destiny both here and hereafter. Evil invites them. Its resorts are made bright and attractive. They have a welcome for every comer.
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 or social position or great ability. It requires a kindly, self-sacrificing spirit and a steadfast purpose. A lamp, however small, if kept steadily burning, may be the means of lighting many other lamps.
Out of the heart are the issues of life (Proverbs 4:23);