In order to form correct habits,
we should seek the company of persons of
sound moral and religious influence.
We should constantly bear in mind that
we may be fitting to inhabit the heavenly courts.
The precious hours of probation are granted
that we may remove every defect from the character;
and we should seek to do this,
not only that we may obtain the future life,
but that we may be useful here.
Young men and women should regard
a good character as a capital of more value
than gold or silver or stocks. It will be unaffected by panics and failures,
and will bring rich returns when earthly
possessions shall be swept away.
- - Ellen G. White, "Testimonies for the Church Volume Four (1875 - 1881)"
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