Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene - Ellen G. White

field in which the mind can safely range. If Satan
seeks to turn it to low and sensual things, bring it
back. When corrupt imaginings seek to gain
possession of your mind, flee to the throne of
grace, and pray for strength from heaven. By the
grace of Christ it is possible for us to reject impure
thoughts. Jesus will attract the mind, purify the
thoughts, and cleanse the heart from every secret
sin. “The weapons of our warfare are not carnal,
but mighty through God; ... casting down
imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth
itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing
into captivity every thought to the obedience of
Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:4,5)
The youth are seldom taught self-denial and
self-control. They are allowed to have their own
way till they become headstrong and self-willed,
and parents are put to their wit’s end to know what
course to pursue in order to save them from ruin.
The corrupting doctrine that has prevailed, that,
from a health standpoint, the sexes should mingle
together, has done its mischievous work. When
parents and guardians manifest a tithe of the
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