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Seek the Company of the Wise, June 4
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of
fools shall be destroyed.
Proverbs 13:20
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From the earliest years it is necessary to weave into the character
principles of stern integrity, that the youth may reach the highest standard
of manhood and womanhood.... The youth should seriously consider what
shall be their purpose and life work, and lay the foundation in such a
way that their habits shall be free from all taint of corruption. If they
would stand in a position where they shall influence others, they must be
self-reliant....
We may learn a lesson from the lily, and although surrounded with
influences that would tend to corrupt the morals, and bring ruin upon
the soul, we may refuse to be corrupted, and place ourselves where evil
association shall not corrupt our hearts. Individually the youth should seek
for association with those who are toiling upward with unfaltering steps
Examine your own hearts, judge your own course. Consider what
associates you are choosing. Do you seek the company of the wise, or are
you willing to choose worldly associates, companions who fear not God,
and obey not the gospel
The only safe-guard for children and youth, is the love and fear of God.
Let them choose for their companions those who give evidence that they
will encourage good purposes, orderly habits, and uprightness of character.
Let them choose for companions those who practise the Bible truth, and
walk according to the light that shines upon their pathway
If you would have broad views, noble thoughts and aspirations, choose
associations that will strengthen right principles. Let every thought and
the purpose of every action bend to the securing of the future life, with
eternal happiness
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The Youth’s Instructor, January 5, 1893
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8
The Signs of the Times , December 7, 1882
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9
The Youth’s Instructor, January 8, 1894
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10
The Youth’s Instructor, October 8, 1896
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