Being and Doing – 30 August – Teaching

THAT aptitude for teaching which God has bestowed upon a woman may perish through want of exercise; it may be called forth by exercise;  It may be turned into vanity and display;  it may be redeemed to the highest and yet the lowliest uses.   It may be overlaid with mere formal instruction;  it may be quickened and directed by honest, practical education.  It may be regarded as a special gift which exalts individuals of the sex;  it may be cultivated as a common gift, of which all have some measure, and of which no one is to boast.   It may be left to the accidents. And impulses of the world;  it may be carefully watched over and cherished as something exceedingly precious, which neither its possessors nor society can afford to waste.

F. D. MAURICE

HE IS the best teacher of others who is best taught himself:  that which we know and love we cannot but communicate.

Dr ARNOLD

IN LIFE, as in art, and as in mechanics, the only profitable teaching is the teaching by example.

FROUDE

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These quotes are from ‘Being and Doing’ A selection of helpful thoughts from various authors arranged for daily reading.

Collected by Constance M Whishaw and first published in 1908 for members of the Being and Doing Guild whose object is to do all they can for the relief of suffering and misery.

Most of the writers are 19th Century Christians from Britain and Europe who were committed to living their faith through deeds as well as words – Being AND Doing.

For many years these words have kept me company and encouraged me on the journey of faith.  I hope they will encourage others also.