Messages to Young People audio book

Messages to Young People. Several generations of youth have been nourished by this uncompromising call to duty, purity, and service. The author, who began her ministry when only 17 years of age, invites youth to examine their reading, dress, music, and social life, and discard cheap amusements that retard spiritual progress. She examines those fundamental traits of character that make for success or failure in the spiritual life, and discusses practical subjects such as home and parents, health, courtship and marriage, and how to recognize true love.
This bracing challenge to honor God with a self-controlled life will inspire many to join the army of dedicated youth who "climb the shining way," who aim to "stand upon the summit of intellectual greatness" and serve their God.

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Messages to Young People
Introduction
A Faithful Friend
Section 1—God's Purpose for the Youth
Chapter 2—A Call to the Youth
Called to a High Destiny
Be Light Bearers
Cherish Broad Ideas
The Call to Enlist
Essential Elements of Character
Chapter 3—Seeking to Please Him
Chapter 4—Standards of Success
Faithful Integrity
Complete Consecration
Assert Your Liberty
Complete Surrender
Choosing Your Destiny
Heart-Searching Questions
Chapter 5—Our Day of Opportunity
The Kind of Workers Needed
Our Source of Efficiency
Righteousness Within
Chapter 6—Heights That May be Attained
Religion the Basis of Life
High Responsibilities
Influence of Religion
Our Stewardship of Talents
A High Ideal to Reach
Channels of God's Grace
Chapter 7—Standards of Efficiency
Qualifying for Service
Cleverness not Piety
The Chosen Agency
Chapter 8—Climbing the Heights
Daily Advancement
Meeting Obstacles
Chapter 9—Partnership With God
Reaching Higher and Higher
Section 2—The Conflict with Sin
Chapter 10—Satan, a Mighty Foe
Satan in Disguise
The Battle for Each Soul
Chapter 11—The Character of the Conflict
Call to Oppose Powers of Evil
Aid of the Holy Spirit
The Price of Victory
Chapter 12—Satan's Special Effort
Confidence in Self Fatal
Destroying Confidence
Control of the Mind
The Curtain Lifted
Chapter 13—Temptation No Excuse for Sin
Chapter 14—Fortitude
In the Strength of the Lord
Chapter 15—The Soul Temple
God's Ideal
Desecrated Shrines
Degradation Through Sensual Indulgence
Help in Temptation
Chapter 16—Ye Are Not Your Own
Results of Complete Consecration
All Our Powers Belong to Him
The Price of a Soul
Decision Called For
Chapter 17—True Conversion
Not Feeling but a Changed Life
Practicality of Genuine Religion
The Sanctified Life
The Cords of Satan
Chapter 18—Counsel to an Indulged Daughter
Controlling the Imagination
Subduing Passions and Affections
Chapter 19—Strength of Character Through Conflict
Purity Not Dependent on Circumstances
Death Before Dishonor
Chapter 20—Resisting Temptation
Needless Temptations to Be Shunned
Duty Above Inclination
Chapter 21—The Deceitfulness of Sin
Self-examination
Chapter 22—A Warning Against Skepticism
Danger of Association With Skeptics
Self-confidence and Blindness
Moral Courage Needed
The Tempest Is Coming
Daily Dependence on God
Chapter 23—One Weak Point
Thought Control
Section 3—Gaining Victories
Chapter 24—Onward and Upward
God Not Unreasonable
Develop Confidence
Cost of Victory
Chapter 25—Perfecting Character
Set Your Mark High
Cultivate Every Grace of Character
His Biddings Are Enablings
Our Constant Dependence
Chapter 26—The Fight of Faith
Living Faith
A Lifelong Conflict
Chapter 27—Victory Appropriated
Faith and Duty
Chapter 28—How to Be Strong
Behold His Glory
Joy Through Repentance
Chapter 29—The Victorious Life
The Dominating Influence
Chapter 30—Living Faith
Do Not Depend on Feeling
Be Not Discouraged
Contemplation of Christ
Changing the Habits of Thought
Sanctification a Daily Work
Make Religion a Business
Sanctification, a Progressive Experience
Value of Trials
Secret Place of Power
Chapter 31—Union With Christ
Section 4—Walking in the Light
Chapter 32—Growing in Grace
Growth Necessary to Steadfastness
Heart Examination
Watch and Pray
Limitless Possibilities for Good
Self-surrender
Chapter 33—Conformity to the World
The Broad Way
Preparation for Jesus’ Coming
What Shall It Profit?
Chapter 34—Genuine Christian Experience
Saving Grace
The First Steps
Opening the Way for God's Blessing
Chapter 35—Self-discipline
Power of Self-control
Ruling the Spirit
No Excuse for Sinning
Chapter 36—A Living Experience
Power of the Cross
Loyalty to Christ
Experimental Knowledge Needed
Christian Fellowship
Religion Not a Sentiment
Chapter 37—Faithful in That Which Is Least
A Well-balanced Character
Faithfulness in Everyday Life
Chapter 38—Accountability for Light
Chapter 39—Earnestness of Purpose
Cooperation with God
Whole-hearted Service
The Value of Concentration
The Highest Motive
Abiding Joy
Chapter 40—Exercise of the Will
Instability and Doubt
Strength Through Yielding the Will
God's Will and Man's Will United
Special Effort Essential
Chapter 41—Divine Guidance
Chapter 42—Silent Working of the Holy Spirit
Evidence of Divine Aid
Chapter 43—The Indwelling Christ
His Response to Our Faith
Molded by His Love
The Pearl of Great Price
Chapter 44—Self-denial
Chapter 45—The Character That God Approves
Persevering Effort Required
Influence of Associates
Christ Our Only Hope
Chapter 46—Abiding Presence of Christ
Section 5—Preparation for the Life Work
Chapter 47—Christian Education
Christ the Great Educator
Chapter 48—True Education
The Essential in Education
The Highest Education
Chapter 49—The Need of Christian Education
Training for Higher Service
An All-Round Education
Knowledge and Self-discipline
Meeting Expectations of Parents
Chapter 50—Education for Eternity
Chapter 51—A Practical Training
Symmetrical Education
Benefit of Useful Work
Learn How to Cook
In the Mission Field
Chapter 52—Student Loyalty
Character and Deportment
Value of School Discipline
Chapter 53—Student Opportunities
Helping Others
Thorough Mastery of Fundamentals
Chapter 54—Training for Service
Consecrate Ability to God
Preparation for Future Contingencies
Balanced by Right Principles
Chapter 55—Aspiration for Improvement
Chapter 56—True Wisdom
The Bible and Science
Taught of God
Chapter 57—Set a High Standard
Maintain Personality
Wholehearted Service
Making the Most of Life
Section 6—Service
Chapter 58—The Youth Called to Be Laborers
Work in Faith
Call for Volunteers
Chapter 59—Responsibility for Soul Winning
Chapter 60—Witnessing for Christ
Our Conversation
Winning Loved Ones
Earnestness
Chapter 61—Personal Work
Chapter 62—Young People as Soul Winners
Solicitude for Others
A Work to Do
Where to Begin
The Most Successful Way
Chapter 63—Service in Different Lines
Gaining Efficiency
Chapter 64—Unselfish Service
Chapter 65—The Reward of Diligence
The Blessing of Labor
Helping in the Home
The Web of Destiny
Chapter 66—The Dignity of Labor
Manual Labor Versus Games
Christ's Example
The Lesson of Contented Industry
Chapter 67—Sowing Beside All Waters
The Gift of Song
Medical Missionary Work
Chapter 68—Many Lines of Work
Each Has His Place
The Sabbath School Work
Bible Work
Canvassing
Teaching
Business
Medical Work
The Ministry
Foreign Mission Work
Youthful Service
Chapter 69—Acceptable Service
Our Relation to Mistakes
The Highest Work
Chapter 70—Faithfulness in Service
Unfaithfulness Recorded
True Motives in Service
Section 7—Health and Efficiency
Chapter 71—The Science of Living
Health and Self-control
Life a Trust
Chapter 72—Safeguarding the Health
Chapter 73—Sacredness of Health
Relation of Health to Character Building
Intemperance Degrading
Self-Mastery a Duty
Chapter 74—A Balanced Education
Chapter 75—Education Obtained at Expense of Health
Chapter 76—The Insignia of Nobility
Effect of Physical Habits on the Mind
Shaping Our Own Destiny
Temperance Richly Rewarded
Religion and Health
Section 8—The Devotional Life
Chapter 77—Prayer Our Stronghold
How to Pray
Prayer Brings Power
Chapter 78—The Power of Prayer
In Touch With the Infinite
Every Sincere Prayer Answered
Chapter 79—Our Attitude in Prayer
Chapter 80—Faith and Prayer
Chapter 81—The Value of Bible Study
The Mediatorial Work of Christ
Intellectual Development
The Highest Culture
The Bible the Greatest Teacher
Chapter 82—Search the Scriptures for Yourself
Chapter 83—Persevering Effort in Bible Study
Open-mindedness
The Knowledge of God's Will
Reverence in Bible Study
Chapter 84—The Reward of Diligent Bible Study
The Bible a Guide
Chapter 85—The Bible as an Educator
The Voice of the Eternal
True Philosophy of Life
Chapter 86—Reverence
Conduct in the House of God
Trifling Regarding Religious Things
Chapter 87—A Well-grounded Hope
Section 9—Reading and Music
Chapter 88—Choice of Reading
Influence of Unwholesome Reading
Enemies to Spirituality
The Book of Books
Chapter 89—Example of the Ephesians
The Magic Books of Today
Mind Unfitted for Solemn Thought
Misleading Books
Breaking the Spell of Satan's Sorcery
Chapter 90—Proper Mental Food
Results of Reading Fiction
Mental Inebriates
The Remedy
First Steps in Sin
Chapter 91—The Bible the Most Interesting Book
The Portrayal of Sin
Chapter 92—Guard Well the Avenues of the Soul
The Chaff and the Wheat
Chapter 93—Building Christian Character
Selected Course of Reading Recommended
Chapter 94—The Effect of Fiction
Chapter 95—The Benefits of Music
Music a Precious Gift
Chapter 96—Uses of Music
A Talent of Influence
In Tune With Heavenly Musicians
God Glorified by Songs
Chapter 97—A Wrong Use of Music
Music a Power for Good
Section 10—Stewardship
Chapter 98—Lessons in Economy
Saving for Missions
Self-denial
Proper Use of Talents
No Time to Lose
The Reward of Sacrifice
Chapter 99—Spirit of Sacrifice
Signs of Grace in the Heart
Chapter 100—The Tithe
Recognition of God's Ownership
Belongs to God
Chapter 101—“Honor the Lord With Thy Substance”
Treasures in Heaven
Without Excuse
The Tithe
Chapter 102—Individual Responsibility
Value of Money
Chapter 103—Holiday Presents
Evils of Self-indulgence
Gifts to God
Chapter 104—Economy in Dress
Self-denial Pleasing to God
The Love of Display
Puritan Plainness
Chapter 105—Self-gratification
A Species of Idolatry
First Things First
Duty of Self-denial
Repeated Taking of Pictures
Chapter 106—Economy and Benevolence
Open Doors of Usefulness
Saving the Fragments
Guide to Economy
Section 11—The Home Life
Chapter 107—A Christian Household
Chapter 108—Faithfulness in Home Duties
Chapter 109—Home Religion
Unkind Speech in the Home
The Home an Object Lesson
Chapter 110—The Home a Training School
Everyday Duties
The Mother's Reward
Possibilities of Home Training
Chapter 111—Respect and Love for Parents
A Destiny in Obedience
Chapter 112—A Blessing in the Home
Obedience to Parents
Chapter 113—Building Character at Home
Making Parents Happy
Strength for the Conflict
Impatience at Restraint
Individual Responsibility
Clothed With Christ's Righteousness
Chapter 114—Youth to Bear Responsibilities
Making Home Happy
Chapter 115—The Hour of Worship
Chapter 116—Religious Hospitality
Section 12—Dress and Adornment
Chapter 117—Elements in Character Building
True Adornment
Outward Appearance
Witnessing
Religion Judged by Dress
Chapter 118—Dress and Character
Relation to Fashions
Chapter 119—Proper Dress
Economy in Dress
Quality and Taste
Health and Cleanliness
Grace and Natural Beauty
Chapter 120—Influence of Dress
Chapter 121—Simplicity in Dress
A Snare to God's People
Reformation Needed
The Inward Adorning
Chapter 122—Idolatry of Dress
Chapter 123—True Adornment
Following the World
Section 13—Recreation and Amusement
Chapter 124—The Value of Recreation
Christian Recreation
Love of the Beautiful
The Master Artist
Unfitted to Resist Temptation
Chapter 125—The Love of Worldly Pleasure
The Way of Wisdom
Faithfulness in Little Things
Unsatisfied Longings
Opportunities for Witnessing
Chapter 126—Words of Counsel
Chapter 127—Dangerous Amusements for the Young
An Unfortunate Age
A Time of Trial Before the Young
Separation From the World
Promises to the Young
Chapter 128—Establishing Right Principles in the Youth
Relaxation and Amusement
Provide Innocent Pleasures
Recreation in Missionary Work
Chapter 129—Unholy Influences at Work
Chapter 130—Joy in Religion
The Example of Jesus
Chapter 131—Christian Recreation
Principles Contrasted
Chapter 132—Social Gatherings
Lack of Spirituality Revealed
Subtle Influences
The Antidote for Frivolity
Acceptable Social Gatherings
Chapter 133—How to Spend Holidays
Christian Sources of Pleasure
Chapter 134—Literary Societies
Chapter 135—Dancing
In the Path of Dissipation
The Danger of Amusements
Guided by Principle
Section 14—Social Relations
Chapter 136—Social to Save
Association Influences Destiny
Chapter 137—Christian Sociability and Courtesy
Chapter 138—Guiding Principles
The Prodigal
God's Gracious Invitation
Surrounded by God's Mercies
Chapter 139—The Influence of Association
The Measure of Strength
Trustworthy and Faithful
Chapter 140—Influence
Our Responsibility
Chapter 141—The Choice of Companions
Chapter 142—The Golden Rule
Chapter 143—True Refinement
True Courtesy Needed
Choice of Companions
Chapter 144—Rejecting Worldly Associations
Our Words a Source of Help
Our Influence
Chapter 145—Exalted Conversation
The Reason for Low Standards
Need of Heavenly-Mindedness
A Vigorous Process of Sanctification
Chapter 146—Sowing Wild Oats
Temptation
Vain Amusement Not True Happiness
Chapter 147—Irreligious Visitors
Section 15—Courtship and Marriage
Chapter 148—True Love
Seeking Counsel
Choice of Companions
Chapter 149—Wrong Forms of Courtship
Influence on Religious Experience
Early Marriages
Chapter 150—Engagement With Unbelievers
Tests of Love
Results of Disobedience
A Broken Engagement
Mature Judgment Essential
Chapter 151—Need of Counsel and Guidance
A Perfect Guide
Honorable Conduct
Need of Sound Judgment
Parents to Be Consulted
Treatment of Mother an Index
Impulse Not Reliable
Divine Love
Chapter 152—Premature Marriage
The Danger of Early Attachments
Chapter 153—Marriages, Wise and Unwise
Unequally Yoked
Proper Association
Hasty Marriages
Influenced to Marriage by Satan
Chapter 154—Marrying and Giving in Marriage
Unholy Infatuation
Violating the Laws of Health and Modesty
Disregard for Counsel
Characteristics of True Love
Seeking Divine Guidance
Chapter 155—Responsibilities of Marriage
Chapter 156—Good Judgment and Self-control in Marriage
Looking Ahead
The Domination of Passion
Necessity of Self-control
Chapter 157—The Example of Isaac