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Christian Recreation
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fill the minds of men with a desire for worldly amusement, that they
may have no time to ask themselves the question, How is it with my
soul? The love of pleasure is infectious. Given up to this, the mind
hurries from one point to another, ever seeking for some amusement.
Obedience to the law of God counteracts this inclination and builds
barriers against ungodliness.
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Young men should remember that they are accountable for all the
privileges they have enjoyed, for the improvement of their time, and
for the right use of their abilities. They may inquire, Shall we have
no amusement or recreation? Shall we work, work, work, without
variation?
Any amusement in which you can engage asking the blessing
of God upon it in faith will not be dangerous. But any amusement
which disqualifies you for secret prayer, for devotion at the altar
of prayer, or for taking part in the prayer meeting, is not safe, but
dangerous.
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