the only secure foundation

In every generation and in every land 

the true foundation and pattern for character building have been the same. 

The divine law, 

“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart;
... and thy neighbor as thyself”

(Luke 10:27), 

the great principle made manifest in 229the character and life of our Saviour, 

is the only secure foundation and the only sure guide. 

Education, p. 229.1 (EGW)

“The stability of thy times and the strength of thy happiness shall be wisdom and knowledge” 

(Isaiah 33:6, Leeser’s translation)

 —that wisdom and knowledge which God’s word alone can impart.

 

Education, p. 229.2 (EGW)

It is as true now as when the words were spoken to Israel of obedience to His commandments: 

“This is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations.”  

Deuteronomy 4:6. 

 

Education, p. 229.3 (EGW)

Here is the only safeguard for individual integrity, 

for the purity of the home, 

the well-being of society, 

or the stability of the nation. 

Amidst all life’s 

perplexities 

and dangers 

and conflicting claims 

the one safe and sure rule is to do what God says. 

“The statutes of the Lord are right,” and “he that doeth these things shall never be moved.” 

Psalm 19:8; 15:5. {Ed 229.3}