This divine injunction is given us because we have undertaken to teach His Gospel.  We would lead others to Him.  And this is possible only as we lead by the light of His Holy Spirit.  Above our knowledge of facts and our understanding of child nature must be placed our communion with that Spirit which touches the hearts of men.

If a teacher would prepare a young man for a place in a modern business house he must teach him the ways of business,—­buying, selling, collecting, managing, etc.,—­matters of fact, governed by the laws of barter and trade.  If that same teacher would teach the same young man the way of eternal life, he must substitute for the laws of man the word of the Lord, and for the spirit of exchange, the Spirit of Heaven.  A pupil can be prepared for the kingdom of God only as he is led to respond to and appreciate His Spirit, and to do His will.  While it is true that the best way to prepare for heaven is to live the best possible life here on earth, yet we need the Spirit of the Lord to interpret what constitutes that best possible life.

There is power in the intellect of man; there is glory in that power when it is heightened by the Spirit of the Almighty.

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QUESTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS—­CHAPTER V

1.  What is sympathy?

2.  Why is it so essential in teaching?

3.  Why is sincerity a foundation principle in all teaching?

4.  Discuss the obligation on the part of the teacher to leave his troubles outside the classroom.

5.  Discuss the statement—­“Cheerfulness is spiritual sunshine.”

6.  Illustrate the value of cheerfulness.

7.  What is the significance of the term, scholarly attitude?

8.  Just what constitutes vitality?

9.  Show how it is essential to teaching.

10.  Why name spirituality as the crowning characteristic of the good teacher?

HELPFUL REFERENCES

Those listed in Chapter IV.

CHAPTER VI

ATTAINMENT

     OUTLINE—­CHAPTER VI

The possibility of growth in teaching.—­How to develop spirituality:  a.  By cultivating the spirit of prayer; b.  By leading a clean life; c.  By obeying the principles of the Gospel; d.  By performing one’s duty in the Church; e.  By reading and pondering the word of the Lord.—­How to develop other qualities:  a.  By taking a personal inventory; b.  By coming in contact with the best in life through reading and companionship; c.  By forming the habit of systematic study; d.  By assuming responsibility.

While we may agree as to what constitutes the desirable characteristics in teachers it is far easier to name them than to attain them.  We have already pointed