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shouldest take them out of the world, but that Thou shouldest keep
them from the evil.”—
The Review and Herald, April 14, 1904
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Duty Above Inclination
When the youth attempt to break away from Satan’s control, he
will redouble his temptations. Taking advantage of their ignorance and
inexperience, he attempts to obscure the distinction between right and
wrong. He transforms himself into an angel of light, and beguiles by
promises of pleasure in a forbidden path. If the youth have formed the
habit of following inclination rather than duty, they will find it hard to
resist temptation. They do not see the danger in indulging even once in
forbidden pleasures. The suggestions of Satan will stir every lingering
element of depravity in the heart.—
The Signs of the Times, January
19, 1882
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