Caution to a Youthful Student.--You are now in your student's life; let
your
mind dwell upon spiritual subjects. Keep all sentimentalism apart from
your
life. Give to yourself vigilant self-instruction, and bring yourself under
self-control. You are now in the formative period of character; nothing
with
you is to be considered trivial or unim****tant which will detract from
your
highest, holiest interest, your efficiency in the preparation to do the
work
God has assigned you. {AH 53.2}
Results of Unwise Court****p and Marriage.--We can see that
innumerable
difficulties meet us at every step. The iniquity that is cherished by
young
as well as old; the unwise, unsanctified court****p and marriages cannot
fail
to result in bickerings, in strife, in alienations, in indulgence of
unbridled passions, in unfaithfulness of husbands and wives, unwillingness
to restrain the self-willed, inordinate desires, and in indifference to
the
things of eternal interest. . . .
54
{AH 53.3}
The holiness of the oracles of God is not loved by very many who
claim
to be Bible Christians. They show by their free, loose conduct that they
prefer a wider scope. They do not want their selfish indulgences limited.
{AH 54.1}
Guard the Affections.--Gird up the loins of your mind, says the
apostle; then control your thoughts, not allowing them to have full scope.
The thoughts may be guarded and controlled by your own determined efforts.
Think right thoughts, and you will perform right actions. You have, then,
to
guard the affections, not letting them go out and fasten upon improper
objects. Jesus has purchased you with His own life; you belong to Him;
therefore He is to be consulted in all things, as to how the powers of
your
mind and the affections of your heart shall be employed. {AH 54.2}
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