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Messages to Young People
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.—
Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 336-337
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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.—
Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 337
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