The Bible is the mine for the Builder of Character, the storehouse of Foundation Stones. And yet--can you always go to it and bring back just the stone you are needing for the Building?
Few can. But many desire to do so. Above all, parents wish to make the Bible a power in forming the characters of their children.
Building character consists of seizing opportunities. You cannot often wait to search out these Bible teachings. They should be at hand for the opportune time when they can be used to correct, or guide, or inspire.
Suppose a child is disobedient; suppose he is given to falsehood, or is selfish. "What part of the Bible," you ask, "will be of most help in overcoming his fault?" And, "How can I be sure of finding the part desired at just the time it should be used?"
To answer these and many other such practical questions, the teachings of the Bible are here classified so that you may instantly choose the one you need and apply it at the time the need arises.
Charity
| [88 L.J.], | The Good Samaritan. |
| [110 L.J.], | It is a Sin to Think Evil of Others. |
| [169 L.J.], | Conflict about the Treatment of Sinful People. |
| [207 L.J.], | The Story of the Men Who Made Excuses. |
| [243 L.J.], | The Poor Widow. |
| [246 L.J.], | The Judgment of the King. |
Courage | |
| [386 H.T.], | David and Goliath. |
| [430 H.T.], | How a Brave Prophet Rebuked a King. |
| [183 T.J.], | Daniel. |
| [339 L.J.], | The First Martyr. |
| [396 L.J.], | The Macedonian Cry. |
| [469 L.J.], | The Shipwreck. |
| [447 S.A.], | The Christian Warrior. |
[{34}] Courtesy and Kindness | |
| [22 H.T.], | Abram and Lot. |
| [438 H.T.], | A Knightly Deed. |
| [169 L.J.], | Conflict about the Treatment of Sinful People. |
| [221 L.J.], | Zacchaeus, the Publican. |
| [428 S.A.], | An Unruly Tongue. |
| [429 S.A.], | The Peaceable Spirit. |
Faith | |
| [41 H.T.], | The Testing of Abraham. |
| [92 L.J.], | Jesus and the King's Officer. |
| [115 L.J.], | Trust God, and He will Take Care of You. |
| [121 L.J.], | The Roman Soldier's Faith. |
| [180 L.J.], | The Transfiguration. |
| [297 L.J.], | The Resurrection. |
| [301 L.J.], | On the Way to Emmaus. |
| [305 L.J.], | Doubting Thomas. |
| [310 L.J.], | The Ascension. |
| [20 S.A.], | A Morning Prayer. |
| [21 S.A.], | An Evening Prayer. |
| [68 S.A.], | God is Our Refuge. |
| [106 S.A.], | The Lord is Our Refuge. |
| [179 S.A.], | Job. |
Faithfulness | |
| [69 H.T.], | Jacob and Rachael. |
| [35 T.J.], | Ruth. |
| [133 L.J.], | The Story of the Sower. |
| [270 L.J.], | How Peter Denied His Lord. |
| [179 S.A.], | Job. |
Forgiveness | |
| [76 H.T.], | Jacob Fears the Wrath of Esau. |
| [91 H.T.], | Joseph. |
| [406 H.T.], | David an Outlaw. |
| [411 H.T.], | Saul's Pursuit of David. |
| [185 L.J.], | Teaching the Disciples. |
| [202 L.J.], | Stories of the Divine Forgiveness. |
Honesty and Truthfulness | |
| [201 H.T.], | The Giving of the Commandments. |
| [106 L.J.], | The New Way of Right Living. |
| [110 L.J.], | It is a Sin to Think Evil of Others. |
| [116 L.J.], | God Wants Deeds, not Words. |
| [335 L.J.], | Ananias and Sapphira. |
| [39 S.A.], | I have Walked in Thy Truth. |
Hope | |
| [79 L.J.], | At the Passover. |
| [61 S.A.], | A Song in Time of Trouble. |
| [63 S.A.], | In the Day of Adversity. |
| [79 S.A.], | The Rock that is Higher than I. |
| [91 S.A.], | Give Ear, O Shepherd of Israel. |
| [158 S.A.], | De Profundis. |
| [278 S.A.], | The Coming Messiah. |
| [284 S.A.], | Comfort Ye My People. |
| [288 S.A.], | The Triumph of the Man of Sorrows. |
| [293 S.A.], | Arise, Shine. |
| [449 S.A.], | The Hope of Immortality. |
[{35}] | |
Humility | |
| [143 T.J.], | How a Great Soldier was Healed of Leprosy. |
| [105 L.J.], | The Beatitudes. |
| [110 L.J.], | It is a Sin to Think Evil of Others. |
| [111 L.J.], | The Right Way to Do Good Deeds and the Right Way to Pray. |
| [185 L.J.], | Teaching the Disciples. |
| [188 L.J.], | Jesus and Little Children. |
| [207 L.J.], | The Story of the Men Who Made Excuses. |
Love | |
| [396 H.T.], | The Jealousy of Saul. |
| [35 T.J.], | Ruth. |
| [74 L.J.], | The First Disciples. |
| [110 L.J.], | The Right Way to Love Your Enemies. |
| [149 L.J.], | Jesus and John the Baptist. |
| [200 L.J.], | The Good Shepherd and the Sheep. |
| [215 L.J.], | The Raising of Lazarus from the Dead. |
| [240 L.J.], | The Greatest of All Commandments. |
| [248 L.J.], | The Last Supper. |
| [159 S.A.], | Brotherhood. |
| [425 S.A.], | The Greatest Thing in the World. |
| [435 S.A.], | The Gospel of Love and Sonship. |
Obedience | |
| [338 H.T.], | Samuel. |
| [370 H.T.], | Saul. |
| [19 T.J.], | A Story of Disobedience. |
Patience | |
| [109 L.J.], | It is a Sin to Get Angry. |
| [55 S.A.], | Wait Patiently. |
| [179 S.A.], | Job. |
Patriotism | |
| [137 H.T.], | Moses. |
| [319 H.T.], | Gideon. |
| [60 T.J.], | Esther. |
| [212 T.J.], | Nehemiah. |
Purity | |
| [202 H.T.], | The Commandments. |
| [105 L.J.], | The Beatitudes. |
| [143 S.A.], | The Songs of the Pure in Heart. |
| [256 S.A.], | Praise of the Wise and Virtuous Woman. |
| [426 S.A.], | Temptation. |
Reverence | |
| [470 H.T.], | The Dedication of the Temple. |
| [15 T.J.], | The Story of Creation. |
| [41 L.J.], | The Wise Men. |
| [111 L.J.], | The Right Way to Pray. |
| [237 L.J.], | In the Temple. |
| [30 S.A.], | Song of the Earth and Sky. |
| [42 S.A.], | The Glory of the Lord. |
| [113 S.A.], | The Lord Reigneth. |
| [120 S.A.], | God the Creator. |
| [245 S.A.], | Remember also Thy Creator. |
| [{36}] | |
Service | |
| [91 H.T.], | Joseph. |
| [113 T.J.], | Elijah and Elisha. |
| [78 L.J.], | The First Miracle. |
| [92 L.J.], | Jesus and the King's Officer. |
| [121 L.J.], | The Roman Soldier's Faith. |
| [125 L.J.], | Days of Service. |
| [130 L.J.], | The Miracle at Nain. |
| [136 L.J.], | The Tempest. |
| [141 L.J.], | The Little Girl Who Died. |
| [143 L.J.], | Learning to Serve. |
| [144 L.J.], | The Feeding of the Multitude. |
| [167 L.J.], | The Enemies of Jesus. |
| [197 L.J.], | At the Feast of the Dedication. |
| [229 L.J.], | The Supper at Bethany. |
| [244 L.J.], | The Story of the Faithful Servant. |
| [376 L.J.], | The First Missionary Journeys. |
| [396 L.J.], | The Macedonian Cry. |
Sympathy | |
| [141 L.J.], | The Little Girl Who Died. |
| [144 L.J.], | The Feeding of the Multitude. |
| [215 L.J.], | The Raising of Lazarus from the Dead. |
Thankfulness and Cheerfulness | |
| [22 S.A.], | A Little Lower than God. |
| [26 S.A.], | A Song of Deliverance. |
| [35 S.A.], | The Good Shepherd. |
| [40 S.A.], | The Lord is My Salvation. |
| [45 S.A.], | Weeping may Endure for a Night, but Joy Cometh in the Morning. |
| [85 S.A.], | Let the Peoples Praise Thee. |
| [116 S.A.], | Thanksgiving and Praise. |
| [118 S.A.], | Our Father. |
| [170 S.A.], | Songs of Praise. |
| [277 S.A.], | God is My Salvation. |
| [286 S.A.], | Awake, O Zion. |
| [290 S.A.], | Beautiful Zion. |
| [291 S.A.], | Ho, Every One that Thirsteth. |
Unselfishness | |
| [91 H.T.], | Joseph. |
| [143 T.J.], | How a Great Soldier was Healed of Leprosy. |
| [70 L.J.], | The Temptation in the Wilderness. |
| [115 L.J.], | The Golden Rule and the Right Way to be Rich. |
| [211 L.J.], | The Rich Young Man; |
| [258 L.J.], | Jesus is the True Vine. |
| [261 L.J.], | Jesus Prays for His Disciples. |
| [346 L.J.], | Simon the Sorcerer. |
TRY LINCOLN'S WAY
Do you know Abraham Lincoln's plan of learning English? It was a very simple and direct way of making the Bible English his own. The Bible, we are told, was one of the four or five books which Lincoln read and loved as a boy. He knew it well and to his study of it he owed the simple, strong, and beautiful English which gave his speeches--his address at Gettysburg, the Second Inaugural address, and many others--their high place among the most perfect and enduring of all writings.