Testimonies for the Church, Volume 2 - Ellen G. White

uprightness in every act of life. Without the
principles of religion, this boy will be cunning,
artful, sly, in an evil course, and will poison all
with whom he associates. I warn all the youth to
beware of this young man if he continues to slight
religion and the Bible. You cannot be too guarded
in his society.
By associating with those boys who do not
exert a right influence, L is also being corrupted. J
and K are not profitable associates for him, for he
is easily influenced in the wrong direction. ——- is
not the best place for him. His habits are not pure;
self-abuse is practiced by him. Because of this and
his love for the company of evil associates, those
desires which help to form a virtuous character and
to secure heaven at last will be weakened. The
young who desire immortality must stop where
they are and not allow an impure thought or act.
Impure thoughts lead to impure actions. If Christ
be the theme of contemplation, the thoughts will be
widely separated from every subject which will
lead to impure acts. The mind will strengthen by
dwelling upon elevating subjects. If trained to run
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