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Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students - Ellen G. White

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the right use of their abilities. They may inquire,<br />

Shall we have no amusement or recreation? Shall<br />

we work, work, work, without variation?<br />

Any amusement in which you can engage<br />

asking the blessing of God upon it in faith will not<br />

be dangerous. But any amusement which<br />

disqualifies you for secret prayer, for devotion at<br />

the altar of prayer, or for taking part in the prayer<br />

meeting, is not safe, but dangerous.<br />

Worldly Amusements<br />

If there is anything in our world that should<br />

inspire enthusiasm, it is the cross of Calvary.<br />

“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath<br />

bes<strong>to</strong>wed upon us, that we should be called the<br />

sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not,<br />

because it knew Him not.” 1 John 3:1. “For God so<br />

loved the world, that He gave His only-begotten<br />

Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not<br />

perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16. Christ<br />

is <strong>to</strong> be accepted, believed on, <strong>and</strong> exalted. This is<br />

<strong>to</strong> be the theme of conversation--the preciousness<br />

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