Preface

All books and booklets should have a preface. The intention of the preface is to inform the reader of the design of the author. Why did he write the book? Back of every design is that which occasions the design. The design or purpose of the author of this writing is expressed in the title. It has been written with intense purpose of heart to instruct young people in the Christian life. The writer has at no time sat down at his desk without first on his knees dedicating the faculties of his heart and mind to God for the instilling of light and understanding from heaven. To be capable to give instruction we must first be instructed. To teach people the way to heaven, we must be instructed from heaven in the way. As you read this book, keep in mind the design of the author. He prays that you might have the intensity of desire to be instructed that he has had to instruct.

Seeing the great need young people have of being instructed in the ways of righteousness, and God, laying the burden upon the author’s heart, occasioned the design or purpose of the author. He beseeches you, by the love Christ has for you, and for your own spiritual good, that you read this little book thoughtfully, carefully, and prayerfully; and, that as far as these instructions are in harmony with the Bible, we trust that you will give them the respect that is their due. Respect them, not as the instructions of a man, but instructions given of God through an unworthy but willing servant of His. God bless you in the reading.