Aim High

Teachers who discern the opportunities and privileges of their work will allow nothing to stand in the way of earnest endeavor for self-improvement. They will spare no pains to reach the highest standard of excellence. All that they desire their students to become, they will themselves strive to be.TEd 174.3

The deeper the sense of responsibility and the more earnest the effort for self- improvement, the more clearly will teachers perceive and the more keenly regret the defects that hinder their usefulness. As they see and feel the magnitude of the work, its difficulties and possibilities, often they will cry out, “Who is sufficient for these things?”TEd 174.4

Dear teachers, as you consider your need of strength and guidance, I urge you to consider the promises of Him who is the wonderful Counselor: “Call to Me, and I will answer you.” “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go: I will guide you with My eye.” Jeremiah 33:3; Psalm 32:8.TEd 174.5

As the highest preparation for your work, I point you to the words, the life, the methods, of the Prince of teachers. Here is your true ideal. Behold it, dwell upon it, until the Spirit of the divine Teacher takes possession of your heart and life.TEd 175.1

“Reflecting as a mirror the glory of the Lord,” you will be “transformed into the same image.” 2 Corinthians 3:18. Reflect Him. This is the secret of power over your students.TEd 175.2