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Jay T
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The basic principles of Christianity is putting others, before ones self.
Sports, is the object of putting oneself, before others.
Every talent of influence is to be sacredly cherished and used for the purpose of gathering souls to Christ. Young men and young women should not think that their sports, their evening parties and musical entertainments, as usually conducted, are acceptable to Christ.
I could refer to chapter after chapter of the Old Testament Scriptures that contain great encouragement.
These Scriptures are a treasure house of precious pearls, and all need them.
How much time is spent by intelligent human beings in horse racing, Video games, and ball playing!
But will indulgence in these sports give men a desire to know truth and righteousness?
Will it keep God in their thoughts?
Will it lead them to inquire, How is it with my soul?
All the powers of Satan are set in operation to hold the attention to frivolous amusements, and he is gaining his object.
He is interposing his devisings between God and the soul.
He will manufacture diversions to keep men from thinking about God.
The world, filled with sport and pleasure loving, is always thirsting for some new interest; but how little time and thought are given to the Creator of the heavens and the earth!
The once earnest Christian who enters into these sports is on the downgrade.
He has left the region pervaded by the vital atmosphere of heaven, and has plunged into an atmosphere of mist and fog of earthly desires..
It may be some humble believer is induced to join in these sports.
But if he maintains his connection with Christ, he cannot in heart participate in the exciting scene.
The speakers of others persons sports abilities do not give evidence that they are making melody in their hearts to God.....when they lift up a persons greatness.
But there is unmistakable evidence that God is forgotten.
He is not in all their thoughts.
These parties of pleasure and gatherings for exciting sports, made up of those who profess to be Christians, are a profanation of religion and the name of God.
Deceptive Working of Satan
The topic of the conversation reveals the treasure of the heart. The cheap, common talk, the words of flattery, the foolish witticism, spoken to create a laugh, are the merchandise of Satan, and all who indulge in this talk are trading in his goods.
Impressions are made upon those who hear these things similar to that made upon Herod when the daughter of Herodias danced before him.
All these transactions are recorded in the books of heaven; and at the last great day they will appear in their true light before the guilty ones.
Then all will discern in them the alluring, deceptive workings of the devil, to lead them into the broad road and the wide gate that opens to their ruin.
Professed Christians as Decoys of Satan
Satan has been multiplying his snares in Battle Creek; and professed Christians who are superficial in character and religious experience are used by the tempter as his decoys.
This class are always ready for the gatherings for pleasure or sport, and their influence attracts others.
Young men and young women who have tried to be Bible Christians are persuaded to join the party, and they are drawn into the ring.
They did not prayerfully consult the divine standard, to learn what Christ had said in regard to the fruit to be borne on the Christian tree.
You have no time to lose.
Make mighty efforts to rescue yourself from Satan's snare.
You need to learn of Jesus, who is meek and lowly of heart, and then you will obtain rest.
Oh, what a work you have to do to perfect holiness in the fear of God, and be prepared for the society of the pure and holy angels.
You need to humble your heart before God, and seek meekness and righteousness, that you may be hid in the day of the Lord's fierce anger.
Whatever way is chosen, the path of life is beset with perils.
If the workers in any branch of the cause become careless and inattentive to their eternal interests, they are meeting with great loss.
The tempter will find access to them. He will spread nets for their feet, and will lead them in uncertain paths.
Those only are safe whose hearts are garrisoned with pure principles.
Like David they will pray: "Hold up my goings in Thy paths, that my footsteps slip not."
A constant battle must be kept up with the selfishness and corruption of the human heart.
Often the wicked seem to be prospered in their way; but those who forget God, even for an hour or a moment, are in a dangerous path.
They may not realize its perils; but ere they are aware, habit, like an iron band, holds them in subjection to the evil with which they have tampered.
God despises their course, and His blessing will not attend them.
Sports, is the object of putting oneself, before others.
Every talent of influence is to be sacredly cherished and used for the purpose of gathering souls to Christ. Young men and young women should not think that their sports, their evening parties and musical entertainments, as usually conducted, are acceptable to Christ.
I could refer to chapter after chapter of the Old Testament Scriptures that contain great encouragement.
These Scriptures are a treasure house of precious pearls, and all need them.
How much time is spent by intelligent human beings in horse racing, Video games, and ball playing!
But will indulgence in these sports give men a desire to know truth and righteousness?
Will it keep God in their thoughts?
Will it lead them to inquire, How is it with my soul?
All the powers of Satan are set in operation to hold the attention to frivolous amusements, and he is gaining his object.
He is interposing his devisings between God and the soul.
He will manufacture diversions to keep men from thinking about God.
The world, filled with sport and pleasure loving, is always thirsting for some new interest; but how little time and thought are given to the Creator of the heavens and the earth!
The once earnest Christian who enters into these sports is on the downgrade.
He has left the region pervaded by the vital atmosphere of heaven, and has plunged into an atmosphere of mist and fog of earthly desires..
It may be some humble believer is induced to join in these sports.
But if he maintains his connection with Christ, he cannot in heart participate in the exciting scene.
The speakers of others persons sports abilities do not give evidence that they are making melody in their hearts to God.....when they lift up a persons greatness.
But there is unmistakable evidence that God is forgotten.
He is not in all their thoughts.
These parties of pleasure and gatherings for exciting sports, made up of those who profess to be Christians, are a profanation of religion and the name of God.
Deceptive Working of Satan
The topic of the conversation reveals the treasure of the heart. The cheap, common talk, the words of flattery, the foolish witticism, spoken to create a laugh, are the merchandise of Satan, and all who indulge in this talk are trading in his goods.
Impressions are made upon those who hear these things similar to that made upon Herod when the daughter of Herodias danced before him.
All these transactions are recorded in the books of heaven; and at the last great day they will appear in their true light before the guilty ones.
Then all will discern in them the alluring, deceptive workings of the devil, to lead them into the broad road and the wide gate that opens to their ruin.
Professed Christians as Decoys of Satan
Satan has been multiplying his snares in Battle Creek; and professed Christians who are superficial in character and religious experience are used by the tempter as his decoys.
This class are always ready for the gatherings for pleasure or sport, and their influence attracts others.
Young men and young women who have tried to be Bible Christians are persuaded to join the party, and they are drawn into the ring.
They did not prayerfully consult the divine standard, to learn what Christ had said in regard to the fruit to be borne on the Christian tree.
You have no time to lose.
Make mighty efforts to rescue yourself from Satan's snare.
You need to learn of Jesus, who is meek and lowly of heart, and then you will obtain rest.
Oh, what a work you have to do to perfect holiness in the fear of God, and be prepared for the society of the pure and holy angels.
You need to humble your heart before God, and seek meekness and righteousness, that you may be hid in the day of the Lord's fierce anger.
Whatever way is chosen, the path of life is beset with perils.
If the workers in any branch of the cause become careless and inattentive to their eternal interests, they are meeting with great loss.
The tempter will find access to them. He will spread nets for their feet, and will lead them in uncertain paths.
Those only are safe whose hearts are garrisoned with pure principles.
Like David they will pray: "Hold up my goings in Thy paths, that my footsteps slip not."
A constant battle must be kept up with the selfishness and corruption of the human heart.
Often the wicked seem to be prospered in their way; but those who forget God, even for an hour or a moment, are in a dangerous path.
They may not realize its perils; but ere they are aware, habit, like an iron band, holds them in subjection to the evil with which they have tampered.
God despises their course, and His blessing will not attend them.
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