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Ten Steps In The Narrow Way; Or, The Commandments Illustrated By M.E. Beck - Softcover

Mary Elizabeth Beck

 
9780371481912: Ten Steps In The Narrow Way; Or, The Commandments Illustrated By M.E. Beck

Synopsis

Ten Steps In The Narrow Way; Or, The Commandments Illustrated By M.E. Beck by Mary Elizabeth Beck is a devotional guide for girls that explains the Ten Commandments and their application to daily life. The book presents the commandments as living ideals to be kept in the spirit, not merely the letter. Using introductory narrative and short moral chapters, it explores temptations such as vanity, pride, and covetousness, and shows how worship of God should shape everyday conduct, family duties, work, and social relationships. Through vivid vignette and discussions—including Mary Dee, Clara, and Mary White—the author teaches that true religion rests on personal repentance, faith in Jesus, and a daily discipline of prayer, service, and godly living. It emphasizes Sabbath observance, respect for parents, honesty in service, and careful speech, inviting young readers to cultivate virtue in humble, practical ways. The work is an early Christian instructional text aimed at shaping character and faith in young women.

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