Author: Hogg, Jeanette

Posted in Influence Leaven Subject Index

The Distaff: A Little Leaven Leaveneth the Whole Lump

Those of us who teach classes have a double responsibility insofar as our influence is concerned. Our students are all looking to us as examples, and we must constantly be on guard to keep our behavior and manner of speaking in keeping with God’s laws. Childrens’ consciences are tender and easily influenced, and we bear the responsibility of protecting them.

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Posted in Gossip Subject Index

The Distaff: A Talebearer Revealeth Secrets

We sometimes play a game at parties called “Gossip.” It is not only true at parties, but in real life that facts are often misunderstood and repeated to someone totally different from the first time told. We should be very careful when passing information on to another person, especially if we don’t have firsthand knowledge of the facts.

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