Guard Well the Avenues of the Soul
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The Chaff and the Wheat
Dear youth, cease to read the magazines containing stories. Put
away every novel.... We would do well to clear our houses of all the
story magazines and the publications containing ridiculous pictures—
representations originated by satanic agencies. The youth cannot
afford to poison their minds with such things. “What is the chaff to
the wheat?” Let every one who claims to be a follower of Christ read
only that which is true and of eternal value.
We must prepare ourselves for most solemn duties. A world is to
be saved.... In view of the great work to be done, how can any one
afford to waste precious time and God-given means in doing those
things that are not for his best good or for the glory of God?—
The
Youth’s Instructor, August 14, 1906
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