Citing Child Guidance, character is formed mostly in early c

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Again, quoting from Child Guidance, the character is formed to a great extent in early years. The habits then established have more influence than any natural endowment in making men either giants or dwarfs in intellect.

— Ellen G. White

Arnall, Jeremy, “A Sacred Trust: Character” (AudioVerse teaching 30800).

The point

Citing Child Guidance, character is formed mostly in early childhood; habits set then shape a person more than natural ability does.

Scripture

Proverbs 22:6

Audience

AdultsYouth

Tone

Sobering · Inspiring

To tell aloud

under a minute · 36 words

Subjects

Education Character Habits Character Formation Parenting Influence Early Training Early Childhood

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