-mindedness? 212 L.J.

The rejection of Jesus by the Jews? 238 L.J.

The use of advantages? 244 L.J.

That love is the test of life? 246 L.J.

When Jesus told the parable of the Sower, he first told the story and
then because some of the people did not understand, he went back
over it, giving full explanation. Read the story of the Sower (133
L.J.), noting Jesus' method of explanation, and then read the parables
suggested below and follow the reading with your own explanation of
them.

The Story of the Faithful Servant. 244 L.J.

The Story of the Foolish Rich Man. 212 L.J.

The Story of the Lost Money. 202 L.J.

The House Built on the Rock. 117 L.J.

The House Built on the Sand. 118 L.J.

The Story of the Mustard Seed. 134 L.J.

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FOUNDATION STONES

To what chapter would you turn in your Bible to find how you can best
serve other people? Can you turn instantly to the Bible's finest
teachings of charity, of purity, or of faith?

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

L.J., 88, The Good Samaritan.
L.J., 110, It is a Sin to Think Evil of Others.
L.J., 169, Conflict about the Treatment of Sinful People.
L.J., 207, The Story of the Men Who Made Excuses.
L.J., 243, The Poor Widow.
L.J., 246, The Judgment of the King.