The Only Safe Amusements {a devotional}
They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. Psalm 36:8.
The
enemy seeks in many ways to draw our minds from the study of the Word.
Many he leads to seek for satisfaction in amusements and pleasures that
seem desirable to the carnal heart. But the true children of God are not
seeking their happiness in this world; they seek for the lasting joys
of a home in the eternal city, where Christ dwells, and where the
redeemed shall receive the rewards of obedience to the requirements of
God. These do not desire the transitory, cheap amusements of this life,
but the enduring bliss of heaven.
God
has entrusted men and women with great powers—powers that He would have
to be devoted to His service; and precious is the light that comes to
every one who faithfully uses his talents for the glory of God. We
should endeavor to have our minds in that condition where we can receive
the impressions of the Holy Spirit. But they cannot receive increased
light who allow their thoughts to run constantly upon frivolous things.
The mind should be stored with heavenly treasure, with food that will
enable us to grow spiritually, and thus prepare us for a holy heaven....
There
are many ways in which we may help our associates, if we will give our
minds to it. But it fills me with sorrow when I see plans laid for
amusement and self-gratification. As these occupy the mind, there is no
opportunity for the precious truth of God to take possession of the
soul. When I see those whose interests are given to the amusements of
the world, how I wish that they might be converted. Then they would see
where they could help others, instead of devoting their time and energy
to self-gratification. They would find opportunity for speaking words
that would encourage, and would bring light and joy to souls in need of
such help.
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